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.
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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Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5443
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Filmography (Movies)
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:13/11/2024
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
Character:
Release Date:28/05/2023
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:25/02/2022
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:27/07/2018
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:11/06/2014
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:04/02/2012
Sigrid Holmquist
Character:Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Release Date:08/10/2010
Rediscovering John Gilbert
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:10/01/2010
Paris Hilton, Inc.
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:29/11/2009
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:02/07/2009
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Character:Queen Christina (archive footage)
Release Date:03/03/2008
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:23/05/2007
Garbo
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:17/07/2005
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Character:Self / Various roles (archive footage)
Release Date:03/02/2004
Complicated Women
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:06/05/2003
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:22/04/2003
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:04/09/2001
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:30/09/1996
Stjärnbilder
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:10/09/1995
Minns ni?
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:24/10/1993
The Meeting of Two Queens
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:19/03/1991
The Divine Garbo
Character:Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release Date:03/12/1990
Stiller, Garbo & jag
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:08/03/1988
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:01/01/1986
That's Entertainment, Part II
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:16/05/1976
Adam & Yves
Character:Herself (uncredited)
Release Date:01/08/1974
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:10/01/1972
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:06/11/1969
The Love Goddesses
Character:(Archive Footage)
Release Date:03/03/1965
The Big Parade of Comedy
Character:Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
Release Date:02/09/1964
30 Years of Fun
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:10/02/1963
Testfilm Greta Garbo
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1949
Two-Faced Woman
Character:Karin Borg Blake
Release Date:31/12/1941
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Character:Self
Release Date:24/10/1940
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Character:Self
Release Date:29/05/1940
Ninotchka
Character:Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
Release Date:16/11/1939
From the Ends of the Earth
Character:Self
Release Date:28/05/1939
Conquest
Character:Countess Marie Walewska
Release Date:22/10/1937
The Romance of Celluloid
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:27/08/1937
Camille
Character:Marguerite Gautier
Release Date:26/12/1936
Anna Karenina
Character:Anna Karenina
Release Date:30/08/1935
Do You Remember?
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:01/01/1935
The Painted Veil
Character:Katrin Koerber Fane
Release Date:23/11/1934
Queen Christina
Character:Christina
Release Date:09/02/1934
As You Desire Me
Character:Zara, a.k.a. Maria
Release Date:28/05/1932
Grand Hotel
Character:Grusinskaya
Release Date:25/05/1932
Mata Hari
Character:Mata Hari
Release Date:26/12/1931
Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)
Character:Helga, aka Susan Lenox
Release Date:10/10/1931
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:18/09/1931
Inspiration
Character:Yvonne Valbret
Release Date:31/01/1931
Anna Christie
Character:Anna Christie
Release Date:22/12/1930
Romance
Character:Rita Cavallini
Release Date:20/08/1930
Anna Christie
Character:Anna Christie
Release Date:21/02/1930
The Kiss
Character:Irene Guarry
Release Date:15/11/1929
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
Character:
Release Date:31/08/1929
The Single Standard
Character:Arden Stuart
Release Date:27/07/1929
A Man's Man
Character:Greta Garbo
Release Date:25/05/1929
Wild Orchids
Character:Lillie Sterling
Release Date:23/02/1929
A Woman of Affairs
Character:Diana Merrick
Release Date:15/12/1928
The Mysterious Lady
Character:Tania Fedorova
Release Date:04/08/1928
The Divine Woman
Character:Marianne
Release Date:13/01/1928
Love
Character:Anna Karenina
Release Date:29/11/1927
Flesh and the Devil
Character:Felicitas
Release Date:25/12/1926
The Temptress
Character:Elena
Release Date:03/10/1926
Torrent
Character:Leonora Moreno
Release Date:21/02/1926
The Joyless Street
Character:Greta Rumfort
Release Date:01/03/1925
The Saga of Gösta Berling
Character:Elizabeth Dohna
Release Date:09/03/1924
Peter the Tramp
Character:Greta
Release Date:25/12/1922
A Scarlet Angel
Character:Extra
Release Date:02/10/1922
Our Daily Bread
Character:Companion
Release Date:07/10/1921
A Fortune Hunter
Character:Maid
Release Date:14/03/1921
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
Character:Elder Sister/Mannequin
Release Date:12/12/1920
Sweden and Swedish Industries
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1920
Television Appearances
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