Greta Garbo
Actor
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.
Filmography
Grand Hotel
as Grusinskaya 1932
Camille
as Marguerite Gautier 1936
Queen Christina
as Christina 1934
Anna Karenina
as Anna Karenina 1935
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
as (archive footage) 2012
Flesh and the Devil
as Felicitas 1926
Mata Hari
as Mata Hari 1931
Anna Christie
as Anna Christie 1930
The Joyless Street
as Greta Rumfort 1925
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
as Self (archive footage) 2018
That's Entertainment, Part II
as (archive footage) 1976
The Painted Veil
as Katrin Koerber Fane 1934
Love
as Anna Karenina 1927
The Mysterious Lady
as Tania Fedorova 1928
The Saga of Gösta Berling
as Elizabeth Dohna 1924
Two-Faced Woman
as Karin Borg Blake 1941