Greta Garbo
Acting
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.
Filmography
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
2024 · Movie
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
2023 · Movie
1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year
2023 · Series
Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier français
2022 · Movie
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
2022 · Movie
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
2018 · Movie
My Scientology Movie
2016 · Movie
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
2015 · Movie
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
2014 · Movie
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012 · Movie
Vito
2011 · Movie
Sigrid Holmquist
2010 · Movie
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010 · Movie
Hollywood sul Tevere
2009 · Movie
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009 · Movie
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
2008 · Movie
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007 · Movie
Garbo
2005 · Movie
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004 · Movie
Complicated Women
2003 · Movie
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
2003 · Movie
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
2001 · Movie
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
1996 · Movie
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
1996 · Movie
Stjärnbilder
1995 · Movie
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995 · Movie
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
1995 · Movie
The Casting Couch
1995 · Movie
Minns ni?
1993 · Movie
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991 · Movie
The Divine Garbo
1990 · Movie
Stiller, Garbo & jag
1988 · Movie
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
1986 · Movie
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976 · Movie
Spécial cinéma
1974 · Series
Adam & Yves
1974 · Movie
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972 · Movie
The Happy Ending
1969 · Movie
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
1969 · Movie
Marlowe
1969 · Movie
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964 · Movie
30 Years of Fun
1963 · Movie
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
1961 · Movie
MGM Parade
1955 · Series
Testfilm Greta Garbo
1949 · Movie
Two-Faced Woman
1941 · Movie
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
1940 · Movie
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
1940 · Movie
Ninotchka
1939 · Movie
From the Ends of the Earth
1939 · Movie
Conquest
1937 · Movie
The Romance of Celluloid
1937 · Movie
Camille
1936 · Movie
Anna Karenina
1935 · Movie
Do You Remember?
1935 · Movie
The Painted Veil
1934 · Movie
Queen Christina
1934 · Movie
Grand Hotel
1932 · Movie
As You Desire Me
1932 · Movie
Mata Hari
1931 · Movie
Susan Lenox
1931 · Movie
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
1931 · Movie
Inspiration
1931 · Movie
Anna Christie
1930 · Movie
Romance
1930 · Movie
Anna Christie
1930 · Movie
The Kiss
1929 · Movie
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
1929 · Movie
The Single Standard
1929 · Movie
A Man's Man
1929 · Movie
Wild Orchids
1929 · Movie
A Woman of Affairs
1928 · Movie
The Mysterious Lady
1928 · Movie
The Divine Woman
1928 · Movie
Love
1927 · Movie
Flesh and the Devil
1926 · Movie
The Temptress
1926 · Movie
Vårt kronprinspar i Hollywood
1926 · Movie
Torrent
1926 · Movie
Joyless Street
1925 · Movie
The Saga of Gösta Berling
1924 · Movie
Peter the Tramp
1922 · Movie
A Scarlet Angel
1922 · Movie
Our Daily Bread
1921 · Movie
A Fortune Hunter
1921 · Movie
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
1920 · Movie
Sweden and Swedish Industries
1920 · Movie