Greta Garbo

Biography

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

Spécial cinéma

MGM Parade

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

Grand Hotel

Ninotchka

Marlowe

All Movies (76)

Garbo: Where Did You Go?2024 · as Self (archive footage)
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein2023
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer2022 · as Self (archive footage)
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood2018 · as Self (archive footage)
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…2015
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo2014 · as Self (archive footage)
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen2012 · as (archive footage)
Vito2011 · as Self (archive)
Sigrid Holmquist2010 · as Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Rediscovering John Gilbert2010 · as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood sul Tevere2009
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year2009 · as Self (archive footage)
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood2008 · as Queen Christina (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema2007 · as Self (archive footage)
Garbo2005 · as Self (archive footage)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel2004 · as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
Complicated Women2003 · as Self (archive footage)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk2003 · as Self (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star2001 · as Self (archive footage)
Joan Crawford: Always the Star1996 · as Self (archive footage)
Stjärnbilder1995 · as (archive footage)
The Casting Couch1995
Minns ni?1993 · as (archive footage)
The Meeting of Two Queens1991 · as (archive footage)
The Divine Garbo1990 · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stiller, Garbo & jag1988 · as (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown1986 · as Self (archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II1976 · as (archive footage)
Adam & Yves1974 · as Herself (uncredited)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory1972 · as Self (archive footage)
Garbo, by Joan Crawford1969 · as Self (archive footage)
Marlowe1969 · as Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
The Big Parade of Comedy1964 · as Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
30 Years of Fun1963 · as (archive footage)
Testfilm Greta Garbo1949 · as Self
Two-Faced Woman1941 · as Karin Borg Blake
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound1940 · as Self
Hollywood: Style Center of the World1940 · as Self
Ninotchka1939 · as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
From the Ends of the Earth1939 · as Self
Conquest1937 · as Countess Marie Walewska
The Romance of Celluloid1937 · as Self (archive footage)
Camille1936 · as Marguerite Gautier
Anna Karenina1935 · as Anna Karenina
Do You Remember?1935 · as (archive footage)
The Painted Veil1934 · as Katrin Koerber Fane
Queen Christina1934 · as Christina
Grand Hotel1932 · as Grusinskaya
As You Desire Me1932 · as Zara, a.k.a. Maria
Mata Hari1931 · as Mata Hari
Susan Lenox1931 · as Helga, aka Susan Lenox
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!1931 · as (archive footage)
Inspiration1931 · as Yvonne Valbret
Anna Christie1930 · as Anna Christie
Romance1930 · as Rita Cavallini
Anna Christie1930 · as Anna Christie
The Kiss1929 · as Irene Guarry
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship1929
The Single Standard1929 · as Arden Stuart
A Man's Man1929 · as Greta Garbo
Wild Orchids1929 · as Lillie Sterling
A Woman of Affairs1928 · as Diana Merrick
The Mysterious Lady1928 · as Tania Fedorova
The Divine Woman1928 · as Marianne
Love1927 · as Anna Karenina
Flesh and the Devil1926 · as Felicitas
The Temptress1926 · as Elena
Torrent1926 · as Leonora Moreno
Joyless Street1925 · as Greta Rumfort
The Saga of Gösta Berling1924 · as Elizabeth Dohna
Peter the Tramp1922 · as Greta
A Scarlet Angel1922 · as Extra
Our Daily Bread1921 · as Companion
A Fortune Hunter1921 · as Maid
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping1920 · as Elder Sister/Mannequin
Sweden and Swedish Industries1920 · as Self

All TV Shows (4)

Spécial cinéma1974 · as Self (archive footage)
MGM Parade1955
MGM Parade1955 · as Self
MGM Parade1955 · as self