Greta Garbo
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.
79 acting credits
Acting · 79
Spécial cinéma
1974
MGM Parade
1955
Grand Hotel
1932
Camille
1936
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
Ninotchka
1939
Marlowe
1969
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
2022
Mata Hari
1931
Queen Christina
1934
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
2018
Complicated Women
2003
Conquest
1937
Anna Karenina
1935
Love
1927
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
1940
Romance
1930
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976
Flesh and the Devil
1926
Vito
2011
From the Ends of the Earth
1939
Two-Faced Woman
1941
Torrent
1926
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007
Joyless Street
1925
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
1940
The Kiss
1929
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
1996
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009
Anna Christie
1930
Wild Orchids
1929
Minns ni?
1993
Stjärnbilder
1995
The Saga of Gösta Berling
1924
Inspiration
1931
The Painted Veil
1934
As You Desire Me
1932
A Woman of Affairs
1928
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
2022
The Romance of Celluloid
1937
Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)
1931
Anna Christie
1930
Sigrid Holmquist
2010
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
1969
The Casting Couch
1995
Hollywood sul Tevere
2009
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
2024
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
2023
Garbo
2005
30 Years of Fun
1963
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
2008
The Mysterious Lady
1928
A Scarlet Angel
1922
The Temptress
1926
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
1986
A Fortune Hunter
1921
Do You Remember?
1935
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
1920
Our Daily Bread
1921
A Man's Man
1929
Peter the Tramp
1922
The Single Standard
1929
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
1931
The Divine Woman
1928
Stiller, Garbo & jag
1988
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
2003
Testfilm Greta Garbo
1949
The Divine Garbo
1990
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
2014
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
2015
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
2001
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
1929
Sweden and Swedish Industries
1920
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010
Adam & Yves
1974