Greta Garbo
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 (82 titles)
6.4MovieGarbo: Where Did You Go?
Self (archive footage) · 2024
1.5MovieThe Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
2023
6.0MoviePrejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
Self (archive footage) · 2022
5.9MovieScotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Self (archive footage) · 2018
8.0MovieDestins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
2015
3.0MovieStars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
Self (archive footage) · 2014
7.6MovieFinal Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
(archive footage) · 2012
6.9MovieVito
Self (archive) · 2011
7.0MovieSigrid Holmquist
Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage) · 2010
MovieRediscovering John Gilbert
Self (archive footage) · 2010
MovieHollywood sul Tevere
2009
7.5Movie1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Self (archive footage) · 2009
6.1MovieThou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Queen Christina (archive footage) · 2008
4.3MovieWhy Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Self (archive footage) · 2007
6.9MovieGarbo
Self (archive footage) · 2005
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Self / Various roles (archive footage) · 2004
6.9MovieComplicated Women
Self (archive footage) · 2003
7.0MovieCole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Self (archive footage) · 2003
7.0MovieGreta Garbo: A Lone Star
Self (archive footage) · 2001
7.5MovieJoan Crawford: Always the Star
Self (archive footage) · 1996
10.0MovieThe Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
Self (archive footage) · 1996
10.0MovieStjärnbilder
(archive footage) · 1995
8.0MovieThe First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self (archive footage) · 1995
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
Self (archive footage) · 1995
8.3MovieThe Casting Couch
1995
MovieMinns ni?
(archive footage) · 1993
MovieThe Meeting of Two Queens
(archive footage) · 1991
MovieThe Divine Garbo
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 1990
3.7MovieStiller, Garbo & jag
(archive footage) · 1988
8.0MovieGreta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
Self (archive footage) · 1986