Greta Garbo
Born September 18, 1905 (Age: 120)
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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.
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
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
2018
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 112
Sigrid Holmquist
2010
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as Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
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Age: 105
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 104
Hollywood sul Tevere
2009
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as
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Age: 103
Garbo
2005
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 99
No Image
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
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as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
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Age: 98
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
1996
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 91
Minns ni?
1993
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as (archive footage)
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Age: 88
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991
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as (archive footage)
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Age: 85
The Divine Garbo
1990
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as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Age: 85
Stiller, Garbo & jag
1988
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as (archive footage)
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Age: 82
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976
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as (archive footage)
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Age: 70
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 66
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
1969
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 64
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964
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as Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
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Age: 58
Two-Faced Woman
1941
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as Karin Borg Blake
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Age: 36
As You Desire Me
1932
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as Zara, a.k.a. Maria
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Age: 26
Grand Hotel
1932
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as Grusinskaya
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Age: 26
Mata Hari
1931
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as Mata Hari
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Age: 26
Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)
1931
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as Helga, aka Susan Lenox
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Age: 26
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
1931
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as (archive footage)
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Age: 26
Inspiration
1931
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as Yvonne Valbret
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Age: 25
Anna Christie
1930
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as Anna Christie
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Age: 25
Romance
1930
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as Rita Cavallini
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Age: 24
Anna Christie
1930
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as Anna Christie
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Age: 24