Greta Garbo
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 18 September 1905 · Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
- Died
- 15 April 1990
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.
Known for
Acting 85
- 2024Garbo: Where Did You Go? as Self (archive footage)
- 2023The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
- 2022The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
- 2022Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer as Self (archive footage)
- 2022Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier français as Self (archive footage)
- 2018Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood as Self (archive footage)
- 2016My Scientology Movie as Self (archive photo)
- 2015Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
- 2014Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo as Self (archive footage)
- 2012Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen as (archive footage)
- 2011Vito as Self (archive footage)
- 2010Sigrid Holmquist as Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
- 2010Rediscovering John Gilbert as Self (archive footage)
- 2009Paris Hilton, Inc. as Self (archive footage)
- 2009Hollywood sul Tevere
- 20091939: Hollywood's Greatest Year as Self (archive footage)
- 2008Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood as Queen Christina (archive footage)
- 2007Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema as Self (archive footage)
- 2005Garbo as Self (archive footage)
- 2004Checking Out: Grand Hotel as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
- 2003Complicated Women as Self (archive footage)
- 2003Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk as Self (archive footage)
- 2001Greta Garbo: A Lone Star as Self (archive footage)
- 1996Joan Crawford: Always the Star as Self (archive footage)
- 1996The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful as Self (archive footage)
- 1995Stjärnbilder as (archive footage)
- 1995The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies as Self (archive footage)
- 1995Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell as Self (archive footage)
- 1995The Casting Couch
- 1993Minns ni? as (archive footage)
- 1991The Meeting of Two Queens as (archive footage)
- 1990The Divine Garbo as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1988Stiller, Garbo & jag as (archive footage)
- 1986Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown as Self (archive footage)
- 1976That's Entertainment, Part II as (archive footage)
- 1972Hollywood: The Dream Factory as Self (archive footage)
- 1969The Happy Ending as Self - Actress in 'Susan Lennox' (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1969Garbo, by Joan Crawford as Self (archive footage)
- 1969Marlowe as Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1964The Big Parade of Comedy as Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
- 196330 Years of Fun as (archive footage)
- 1961Hollywood: The Selznick Years as Self - Anna Karenina (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1949Testfilm Greta Garbo as Self
- 1941Two-Faced Woman as Karin Borg Blake
- 1940A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound as Self
- 1940Hollywood: Style Center of the World as Self
- 1939Ninotchka as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
- 1939From the Ends of the Earth as Self
- 1937Conquest as Countess Marie Walewska
- 1937The Romance of Celluloid as Self (archive footage)
- 1936Camille as Marguerite Gautier
- 1935Anna Karenina as Anna Karenina
- 1935Do You Remember? as (archive footage)
- 1934The Painted Veil as Katrin Koerber Fane
- 1934Queen Christina as Christina
- 1932Grand Hotel as Grusinskaya
- 1932As You Desire Me as Zara, a.k.a. Maria
- 1931Mata Hari as Mata Hari
- 1931Susan Lenox as Helga, aka Susan Lenox
- 1931Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo! as (archive footage)
- 1931Inspiration as Yvonne Valbret
- 1930Anna Christie as Anna Christie
- 1930Romance as Rita Cavallini
- 1930Anna Christie as Anna Christie
- 1929The Kiss as Irene
- 1929With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
- 1929The Single Standard as Arden Stuart
- 1929A Man's Man as Greta Garbo
- 1929Wild Orchids as Lillie Sterling
- 1928A Woman of Affairs as Diana Merrick
- 1928The Mysterious Lady as Tania Fedorova
- 1928The Divine Woman as Marianne
- 1927Love as Anna Karenina
- 1926Flesh and the Devil as Felicitas
- 1926The Temptress as Elena
- 1926Vårt kronprinspar i Hollywood
- 1926Torrent as Leonora Moreno
- 1925Joyless Street as Greta Rumfort
- 1924The Saga of Gösta Berling as Elizabeth Dohna
- 1922Peter the Tramp as Greta
- 1922A Scarlet Angel as Extra
- 1921Our Daily Bread as Companion
- 1921A Fortune Hunter as Maid
- 1920Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping as Elder Sister/Mannequin
- 1920Sweden and Swedish Industries as Self