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
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
as Self (archive footage)
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
as Self (archive footage)
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
as Self (archive footage)
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
as Self (archive footage)
Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier français
as Self (archive footage)
Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier français
as Self (archive footage)
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
My Scientology Movie
as Self (archive photo)
My Scientology Movie
as Self (archive photo)
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
as Self (archive footage)
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
as Self (archive footage)
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
as (archive footage)
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
as (archive footage)
Vito
as Self (archive)
Vito
as Self (archive)
Sigrid Holmquist
as Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Sigrid Holmquist
as Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Rediscovering John Gilbert
as Self (archive footage)
Rediscovering John Gilbert
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood sul Tevere
Hollywood sul Tevere
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as Self (archive footage)
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as Self (archive footage)
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
as Queen Christina (archive footage)
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
as Queen Christina (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
as Self (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
as Self (archive footage)
Garbo
as Self (archive footage)
Garbo
as Self (archive footage)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
Complicated Women
as Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women
as Self (archive footage)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
as Self (archive footage)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
as Self (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
as Self (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
as Self (archive footage)
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
as Self (archive footage)
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
as Self (archive footage)
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
as Self (archive footage)
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
as Self (archive footage)
Stjärnbilder
as (archive footage)
Stjärnbilder
as (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
as Self (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
as Self (archive footage)
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
as Self (archive footage)
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
as Self (archive footage)
The Casting Couch
The Casting Couch
Minns ni?
as (archive footage)
Minns ni?
as (archive footage)
The Meeting of Two Queens
as (archive footage)
The Meeting of Two Queens
as (archive footage)
The Divine Garbo
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Divine Garbo
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stiller, Garbo & jag
as (archive footage)
Stiller, Garbo & jag
as (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
as Self (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
as Self (archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II
as (archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II
as (archive footage)
Adam & Yves
as Herself (uncredited)
Adam & Yves
as Herself (uncredited)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
as Self (archive footage)
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
as Self (archive footage)
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
as Self (archive footage)
Marlowe
as Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
Marlowe
as Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
The Big Parade of Comedy
as Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
The Big Parade of Comedy
as Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
30 Years of Fun
as (archive footage)
30 Years of Fun
as (archive footage)
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
as Self - Anna Karenina (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
as Self - Anna Karenina (archive footage) (uncredited)
Testfilm Greta Garbo
as Self
Testfilm Greta Garbo
as Self
Two-Faced Woman
as Karin Borg Blake
Two-Faced Woman
as Karin Borg Blake
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
as Self
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
as Self
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
as Self
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
as Self
Ninotchka
as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
Ninotchka
as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
From the Ends of the Earth
as Self
From the Ends of the Earth
as Self
Conquest
as Countess Marie Walewska
Conquest
as Countess Marie Walewska
The Romance of Celluloid
as Self (archive footage)
The Romance of Celluloid
as Self (archive footage)
Camille
as Marguerite Gautier
Camille
as Marguerite Gautier
Anna Karenina
as Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
as Anna Karenina
Do You Remember?
as (archive footage)
Do You Remember?
as (archive footage)
The Painted Veil
as Katrin Koerber Fane
The Painted Veil
as Katrin Koerber Fane
Queen Christina
as Christina
Queen Christina
as Christina
Grand Hotel
as Grusinskaya
Grand Hotel
as Grusinskaya
As You Desire Me
as Zara, a.k.a. Maria
As You Desire Me
as Zara, a.k.a. Maria
Mata Hari
as Mata Hari
Mata Hari
as Mata Hari
Susan Lenox
as Helga, aka Susan Lenox
Susan Lenox
as Helga, aka Susan Lenox
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
as (archive footage)
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
as (archive footage)
Inspiration
as Yvonne Valbret
Inspiration
as Yvonne Valbret
Anna Christie
as Anna Christie
Anna Christie
as Anna Christie
Romance
as Rita Cavallini
Romance
as Rita Cavallini
Anna Christie
as Anna Christie
Anna Christie
as Anna Christie
The Kiss
as Irene
The Kiss
as Irene
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
The Single Standard
as Arden Stuart
The Single Standard
as Arden Stuart
A Man's Man
as Greta Garbo
A Man's Man
as Greta Garbo
Wild Orchids
as Lillie Sterling
Wild Orchids
as Lillie Sterling
A Woman of Affairs
as Diana Merrick
A Woman of Affairs
as Diana Merrick
The Mysterious Lady
as Tania Fedorova
The Mysterious Lady
as Tania Fedorova
The Divine Woman
as Marianne
The Divine Woman
as Marianne
Love
as Anna Karenina
Love
as Anna Karenina
Flesh and the Devil
as Felicitas
Flesh and the Devil
as Felicitas
The Temptress
as Elena
The Temptress
as Elena
Vårt kronprinspar i Hollywood
Vårt kronprinspar i Hollywood
Torrent
as Leonora Moreno
Torrent
as Leonora Moreno
Joyless Street
as Greta Rumfort
Joyless Street
as Greta Rumfort
The Saga of Gösta Berling
as Elizabeth Dohna
The Saga of Gösta Berling
as Elizabeth Dohna
Peter the Tramp
as Greta
Peter the Tramp
as Greta
A Scarlet Angel
as Extra
A Scarlet Angel
as Extra
Our Daily Bread
as Companion
Our Daily Bread
as Companion
A Fortune Hunter
as Maid
A Fortune Hunter
as Maid
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
as Elder Sister/Mannequin
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
as Elder Sister/Mannequin
Sweden and Swedish Industries
as Self
Sweden and Swedish Industries
as Self