Greta Garbo
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 18, 1905
- Died
- April 15, 1990
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Garbo: Where Did You Go? 2024
as Self (archive footage)
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein 2023
Actor
Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier français 2022
as Self (archive footage)
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer 2022
as Self (archive footage)
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood 2018
as Self (archive footage)
My Scientology Movie 2016
as Self (archive photo)
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn… 2015
Actor
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo 2014
as Self (archive footage)
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen 2012
as (archive footage)
Vito 2011
as Self (archive footage)
Sigrid Holmquist 2010
as Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Rediscovering John Gilbert 2010
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood sul Tevere 2009
Actor
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year 2009
as Self (archive footage)
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood 2008
as Queen Christina (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema 2007
as Self (archive footage)
Garbo 2005
as Self (archive footage)
- Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Checking Out: Grand Hotel 2004
as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
Complicated Women 2003
as Self (archive footage)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk 2003
as Self (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star 2001
as Self (archive footage)
Joan Crawford: Always the Star 1996
as Self (archive footage)
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful 1996
as Self (archive footage)
Stjärnbilder 1995
as (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies 1995
as Self (archive footage)
- Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell 1995
as Self (archive footage)
The Casting Couch 1995
Actor
Minns ni? 1993
as (archive footage)
The Meeting of Two Queens 1991
as (archive footage)
The Divine Garbo 1990
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stiller, Garbo & jag 1988
as (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown 1986
as Self (archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II 1976
as (archive footage)
Adam & Yves 1974
as Herself (uncredited)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory 1972
as Self (archive footage)
The Happy Ending 1969
as Self - Actress in 'Susan Lennox' (archive footage) (uncredited)
Garbo, by Joan Crawford 1969
as Self (archive footage)
Marlowe 1969
as Grusinskaya (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Big Parade of Comedy 1964
as Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
30 Years of Fun 1963
as (archive footage)
Hollywood: The Selznick Years 1961
as Self - Anna Karenina (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Testfilm Greta Garbo
Testfilm Greta Garbo 1949
as Self
Two-Faced Woman 1941
as Karin Borg Blake
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound 1940
as Self
Hollywood: Style Center of the World 1940
as Self
Ninotchka 1939
as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
From the Ends of the Earth 1939
as Self
Conquest 1937
as Countess Marie Walewska
The Romance of Celluloid 1937
as Self (archive footage)
Camille 1936
as Marguerite Gautier
Anna Karenina 1935
as Anna Karenina
- Do You Remember?
Do You Remember? 1935
as (archive footage)
The Painted Veil 1934
as Katrin Koerber Fane
Queen Christina 1934
as Christina
Grand Hotel 1932
as Grusinskaya
As You Desire Me 1932
as Zara, a.k.a. Maria
Mata Hari 1931
as Mata Hari
Susan Lenox 1931
as Helga, aka Susan Lenox
- Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo! 1931
as (archive footage)
Inspiration 1931
as Yvonne Valbret
Anna Christie 1930
as Anna Christie
Romance 1930
as Rita Cavallini
Anna Christie 1930
as Anna Christie
The Kiss 1929
as Irene
- With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship 1929
Actor
The Single Standard 1929
as Arden Stuart
A Man's Man 1929
as Greta Garbo
Wild Orchids 1929
as Lillie Sterling
A Woman of Affairs 1928
as Diana Merrick
The Mysterious Lady 1928
as Tania Fedorova
The Divine Woman 1928
as Marianne
Love 1927
as Anna Karenina
Flesh and the Devil 1926
as Felicitas
The Temptress 1926
as Elena
- Vårt kronprinspar i Hollywood
Vårt kronprinspar i Hollywood 1926
Actor
Torrent 1926
as Leonora Moreno
Joyless Street 1925
as Greta Rumfort
The Saga of Gösta Berling 1924
as Elizabeth Dohna
Peter the Tramp 1922
as Greta
A Scarlet Angel 1922
as Extra
Our Daily Bread 1921
as Companion
A Fortune Hunter 1921
as Maid
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping 1920
as Elder Sister/Mannequin
Sweden and Swedish Industries 1920
as Self
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