Greta Garbo
Acting
Born 1905-09-18
Died 1990-04-15
Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
85 credits
Commander of the Order of the Polar Star 1
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame 1
Illis quorum 1
Academy Honorary Award 1
Awards
Nominated for 3 Academy Awards
Academy Awards 3 nominated
Commander of the Order of the Polar Star 1 won
- — Commander of the Order of the Polar Star Won
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame 1 won
- — star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Won
Illis quorum 1 won
- 1985 Illis quorum Won
Academy Honorary Award 1 won
- 1954 Academy Honorary Award Won
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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.
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Filmography
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Acting
58 credits
Spécial cinéma
MGM Parade
Grand Hotel
Ninotchka
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Queen Christina
Mata Hari
Susan Lenox
Marlowe
That's Entertainment, Part II
Anna Karenina
Camille
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Two-Faced Woman
Our Daily Bread
Peter the Tramp
My Scientology Movie
Complicated Women
The Saga of Gösta Berling
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Torrent
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
The Big Parade of Comedy
Flesh and the Devil
The Mysterious Lady
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
The Kiss
The Painted Veil
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Anna Christie
Vito
Anna Christie
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Romance
Conquest
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
The Romance of Celluloid
Joyless Street
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
The Temptress
A Woman of Affairs
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
From the Ends of the Earth
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
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The Single Standard
As You Desire Me
Love
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
Inspiration
Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier français
Rediscovering John Gilbert
Garbo
30 Years of Fun
Other credits
2 credits
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