
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