Greta Garbo
Born
September 18, 1905
Died
April 15, 1990 (84 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
Self (archive footage)
2024
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
Self (archive footage)
2022
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
2018
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
(archive footage)
2012
Sigrid Holmquist
Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
2010
Paris Hilton, Inc.
Self (archive footage)
2009
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Self (archive footage)
2009
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Queen Christina (archive footage)
2008
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Self (archive footage)
2007
Garbo
Self (archive footage)
2005
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Self / Various roles (archive footage)
2004
Complicated Women
Self (archive footage)
2003
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Self (archive footage)
2003
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
Self (archive footage)
2001
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
Self (archive footage)
1996
Stjärnbilder
(archive footage)
1995
Minns ni?
(archive footage)
1993
The Meeting of Two Queens
(archive footage)
1991
The Divine Garbo
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1990
Stiller, Garbo & jag
(archive footage)
1988
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
Self (archive footage)
1986
That's Entertainment, Part II
(archive footage)
1976
Spécial cinéma
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
1974
Adam & Yves
Self (uncredited)
1974
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Self (archive footage)
1972
Garbo
Self (archive footage)
1969
The Big Parade of Comedy
Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
1964
30 Years of Fun
(archive footage)
1963
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Anna Karenina (archive footage) (uncredited)
1961
Testfilm Greta Garbo
Self
1949
Two-Faced Woman
Karin Borg Blake
1941
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Self
1940
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Self
1940
Ninotchka
Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
1939
From the Ends of the Earth
Self
1939
Conquest
Countess Marie Walewska
1937
The Romance of Celluloid
Self (archive footage)
1937
Camille
Marguerite Gautier
1936
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
1935
Do You Remember?
(archive footage)
1935
The Painted Veil
Katrin Koerber Fane
1934
Queen Christina
Christina
1933
As You Desire Me
Zara, a.k.a. Maria
1932
Grand Hotel
Grusinskaya
1932
Mata Hari
Mata Hari
1931
Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)
Helga, aka Susan Lenox
1931
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
(archive footage)
1931
Inspiration
Yvonne Valbret
1931
Anna Christie
Anna Christie
1930
Romance
Rita Cavallini
1930
Anna Christie
Anna Christie
1930
The Kiss
Irene Guarry
1929
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
1929
The Single Standard
Arden Stuart
1929
A Man's Man
Greta Garbo
1929
Wild Orchids
Lillie Sterling
1929
A Woman of Affairs
Diana Merrick
1928
The Mysterious Lady
Tania Fedorova
1928
The Divine Woman
Marianne
1928
Love
Anna Karenina
1927
Flesh and the Devil
Felicitas
1926
The Temptress
Elena
1926
Torrent
Leonora Moreno
1926
The Joyless Street
Greta Rumfort
1925
The Saga of Gösta Berling
Elizabeth Dohna
1924
Peter the Tramp
Greta
1922
A Scarlet Angel
Extra
1922
Our Daily Bread
Companion
1921
A Fortune Hunter
Maid
1921
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
Elder Sister/Mannequin
1920
Sweden and Swedish Industries
Self
1920