Greta Garbo
Acting
- Born:
- 1905-09-18
- Died:
- 1990-04-15
- Place of birth:
- Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
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
Filmography
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year
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
The South Bank Show
That's Entertainment, Part II
Spécial cinéma
Adam & Yves
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
MGM Parade
Testfilm Greta Garbo
Two-Faced Woman
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Ninotchka
From the Ends of the Earth
Conquest
The Romance of Celluloid
Camille
Anna Karenina
Do You Remember?
The Painted Veil
Queen Christina
Grand Hotel
As You Desire Me
Mata Hari
Susan Lenox
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
Inspiration
Anna Christie
Romance
Anna Christie
The Kiss
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
The Single Standard
A Man's Man
Wild Orchids
A Woman of Affairs
The Mysterious Lady
The Divine Woman
Love
Flesh and the Devil
The Temptress
Vårt kronprinspar i Hollywood
Torrent
Joyless Street
The Saga of Gösta Berling
Peter the Tramp
A Scarlet Angel
Our Daily Bread
A Fortune Hunter
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
Sweden and Swedish Industries