Acting · Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden · Born September 18, 1905
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.
MovieGarbo: Where Did You Go?
2024
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
2023
MoviePrejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
2022
as Self (archive footage)
MovieAzzedine Alaïa, un couturier français
2022
as Self (archive footage)
MovieScotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
2018
as Self (archive footage)
MovieDestins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
2015
MovieStars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
2014
as Self (archive footage)
MovieFinal Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
as (archive footage)
MovieVito
2011
as Self (archive)
MovieSigrid Holmquist
2010
as Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
MovieRediscovering John Gilbert
2010
as Self (archive footage)
MovieHollywood sul Tevere
2009
Movie1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
2008
as Queen Christina (archive footage)
MovieWhy Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007
as Self (archive footage)
MovieGarbo
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
MovieComplicated Women
2003
as Self (archive footage)
MovieCole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
2003
as Self (archive footage)
MovieGreta Garbo: A Lone Star
2001
as Self (archive footage)
MovieJoan Crawford: Always the Star
1996
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
1996
as Self (archive footage)
MovieStjärnbilder
1995
as (archive footage)
MovieThe First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
as Self (archive footage)
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
1995
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Casting Couch
1995
MovieMinns ni?
1993
as (archive footage)
MovieThe Meeting of Two Queens
1991
as (archive footage)
MovieThe Divine Garbo
1990
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
MovieStiller, Garbo & jag
1988
as (archive footage)
MovieGreta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
1986
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThat's Entertainment, Part II
1976
as (archive footage)
TVSpécial cinéma
1974
as Self (archive footage)
MovieAdam & Yves
1974
as Herself (uncredited)
MovieHollywood: The Dream Factory
1972
as Self (archive footage)
MovieGarbo, by Joan Crawford
1969
as Self (archive footage)
MovieMarlowe
1969
as Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
MovieThe Big Parade of Comedy
1964
as Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
Movie30 Years of Fun
1963
as (archive footage)
MovieHollywood: The Selznick Years
1961
as Self - Anna Karenina (archive footage) (uncredited)
TVMGM Parade
1955
Testfilm Greta Garbo
1949
as Self
MovieTwo-Faced Woman
1941
as Karin Borg Blake
MovieA New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
1940
as Self
MovieHollywood: Style Center of the World
1940
as Self
MovieNinotchka
1939
as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
MovieFrom the Ends of the Earth
1939
as Self
MovieConquest
1937
as Countess Marie Walewska
MovieThe Romance of Celluloid
1937
as Self (archive footage)
MovieCamille
1936
as Marguerite Gautier
MovieAnna Karenina
1935
as Anna Karenina
Do You Remember?
1935
as (archive footage)
MovieThe Painted Veil
1934
as Katrin Koerber Fane
MovieQueen Christina
1934
as Christina
MovieGrand Hotel
1932
as Grusinskaya
MovieAs You Desire Me
1932
as Zara, a.k.a. Maria
MovieMata Hari
1931
as Mata Hari
MovieSusan Lenox
1931
as Helga, aka Susan Lenox
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
1931
as (archive footage)
MovieInspiration
1931
as Yvonne Valbret
MovieAnna Christie
1930
as Anna Christie
MovieRomance
1930
as Rita Cavallini
MovieAnna Christie
1930
as Anna Christie
MovieThe Kiss
1929
as Irene
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
1929
MovieThe Single Standard
1929
as Arden Stuart
MovieA Man's Man
1929
as Greta Garbo
MovieWild Orchids
1929
as Lillie Sterling
MovieA Woman of Affairs
1928
as Diana Merrick
MovieThe Mysterious Lady
1928
as Tania Fedorova
MovieThe Divine Woman
1928
as Marianne
MovieLove
1927
as Anna Karenina
MovieFlesh and the Devil
1926
as Felicitas
MovieThe Temptress
1926
as Elena
MovieTorrent
1926
as Leonora Moreno
MovieJoyless Street
1925
as Greta Rumfort
MovieThe Saga of Gösta Berling
1924
as Elizabeth Dohna
MoviePeter the Tramp
1922
as Greta
MovieA Scarlet Angel
1922
as Extra
MovieOur Daily Bread
1921
as Companion
MovieA Fortune Hunter
1921
as Maid
MovieMr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
1920
as Elder Sister/Mannequin
MovieSweden and Swedish Industries
1920
as Self
