Greta Garbo
Acting
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.
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
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Age 106 (now 84)
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
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Age 119 (now 84)
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
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Age 116 (now 84)
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
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Age 112 (now 84)
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
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Age 108 (now 84) Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
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Age 106 (now 84)
Rediscovering John Gilbert
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Age 104 (now 84)
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
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Age 103 (now 84)
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
as Queen Christina (archive footage)
Age 102 (now 84)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
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Age 101 (now 84)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
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Age 98 (now 84)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
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Age 97 (now 84)
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
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Age 95 (now 84)
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
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Age 91 (now 84)
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
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Age 80 (now 84)
That's Entertainment, Part II
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Age 70 (now 84)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
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Age 66 (now 84)
The Big Parade of Comedy
as Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
Age 58 (now 84)
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
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Age 35 (now 84)
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
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Age 34 (now 84)
The Romance of Celluloid
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Age 31 (now 84)
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
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Age 25 (now 84)
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
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Age 15 (now 84)
Gathering insights...
Also Known As
Greta Gustafsson, Грета Ловиса Густафссон, Грета Густафссон
IMDB
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