Acting
Greta Garbo
1905-09-18 · 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.
Known for
Ninotchka
Grand Hotel
My Scientology Movie
Camille
Queen Christina
Anna Karenina
Marlowe
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Flesh and the Devil
Mata Hari
Anna Christie
Joyless Street
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
That's Entertainment, Part II
The Painted Veil
The Mysterious Lady
Movie credits · 83
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier français
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
My Scientology Movie
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Vito
Sigrid Holmquist
Rediscovering John Gilbert
Hollywood sul Tevere
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Garbo
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Complicated Women
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
Stjärnbilder
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
The Casting Couch
Minns ni?
The Meeting of Two Queens
The Divine Garbo
Stiller, Garbo & jag
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
That's Entertainment, Part II
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
The Happy Ending
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
Marlowe
The Big Parade of Comedy
30 Years of Fun
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
TV credits · 4
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