Greta Garbo profile
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Greta Garbo

18th September 1905 Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden Acting

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.

76 Movies 4 TV Shows 87 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

Vito poster
Vito 14th October 2011 as Self (archive)
Garbo poster
Garbo 17th July 2005 as Self (archive footage)
Minns ni? poster
Minns ni? 24th October 1993 as (archive footage)
Marlowe poster
Marlowe 19th September 1969 as Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
Ninotchka poster
Ninotchka 16th November 1939 as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
Conquest poster
Conquest 22nd October 1937 as Countess Marie Walewska
Camille poster
Camille 26th December 1936 as Marguerite Gautier
Romance poster
Romance 20th August 1930 as Rita Cavallini
Love poster
Love 29th November 1927 as Anna Karenina
Torrent poster
Torrent 21st February 1926 as Leonora Moreno