Greta Garbo
Known for: Acting
Born: September 18, 1905
Died: April 15, 1990
Place of birth: Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Greta Garbo (born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson; September 18, 1905 – April 15, 1990) was a Swedish-American actress, widely regarded as one of the greatest stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Known for her melancholic and enigmatic screen presence, she starred in iconic films such as Anna Karenina, Queen Christina, Camille, and Ninotchka. Throughout her career, she was celebrated for her subtle and understated performances, earning three Academy Award nominations and an honorary Oscar in 1954. Garbo was famously private, avoiding the Hollywood social scene and retiring from acting at the age of 35. Her personal life has long been the subject of speculation, particularly regarding her sexuality. She was romantically linked to several women, including writer Mercedes de Acosta and actress Marlene Dietrich, fueling rumors that she may have been lesbian or bisexual. However, Garbo never publicly addressed these rumors, maintaining an air of mystery that only added to her legendary status. Her legacy continues to captivate audiences, with her influence extending beyond film into discussions of gender, sexuality, and Hollywood’s golden age.
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Filmography
84 movies · 3 TV shows, newest first
6.6
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
2024
1.5
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
2023
5.7
1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year
2023
6.0
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
2022
7.5
Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier français
2022
5.9
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
2018
6.6
My Scientology Movie
2016
8.0
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
2015
3.0
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
2014
7.5
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
7.0
Vito
2011
7.0
Sigrid Holmquist
2010
NR
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010
NR
Hollywood sul Tevere
2009
7.5
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009
6.1
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
2008
4.3
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007
6.9
Garbo
20057.0
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
6.9
Complicated Women
2003
7.0
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
2003
7.0
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
2001
7.5
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
1996
10.0
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
1996
10.0
Stjärnbilder
1995
8.0
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
19952.0
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
1995
8.3
The Casting Couch
1995
NR
Minns ni?
1993
NR
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991
NR
The Divine Garbo
1990
3.7
Stiller, Garbo & jag
1988
8.0
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
1986
7.0
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976
9.5
Spécial cinéma
1974
5.7
Adam & Yves
1974
7.2
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972
6.1
The Happy Ending
1969
6.0
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
1969
6.1
Marlowe
1969
7.2
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964
5.3
30 Years of Fun
1963
4.4
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
1961
7.5
MGM Parade
1955NR
Testfilm Greta Garbo
1949
6.4
Two-Faced Woman
1941
6.8
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
1940
5.8
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
1940
7.5
Ninotchka
1939
5.0
From the Ends of the Earth
1939
6.6
Conquest
1937
7.0
The Romance of Celluloid
1937
7.0
Camille
1936
6.6
Anna Karenina
1935NR
Do You Remember?
1935
6.4
The Painted Veil
1934
6.9
Queen Christina
1934
7.0
Grand Hotel
1932
6.4
As You Desire Me
1932
6.2
Mata Hari
1931
6.1
Susan Lenox
1931NR
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
1931
5.9
Inspiration
1931
7.8
Anna Christie
1930
6.5
Romance
1930
6.0
Anna Christie
1930
6.4
The Kiss
1929NR
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
1929
5.8
The Single Standard
1929
8.0
A Man's Man
1929
6.3
Wild Orchids
1929
6.5
A Woman of Affairs
1928
7.3
The Mysterious Lady
1928
7.2
The Divine Woman
1928
5.7
Love
1927
7.2
Flesh and the Devil
1926
6.7
The Temptress
1926NR
Vårt kronprinspar i Hollywood
1926
6.7
Torrent
1926
6.8
Joyless Street
1925
6.6
The Saga of Gösta Berling
1924
6.0
Peter the Tramp
1922
8.5
A Scarlet Angel
1922
5.3
Our Daily Bread
1921
7.0
A Fortune Hunter
1921
6.7
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
1920
NR
Sweden and Swedish Industries
1920