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.
Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes (2022) | - | 6.5 |
| 2 | Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) | Self (archive footage) | - |
| 3 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) | (archive footage) | 8 |
| 4 | Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema (2007) | Self (archive footage) | - |
| 5 | Marlowe (1969) | Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited) | 5 |
| 6 | Two-Faced Woman (1941) | Karin Borg Blake | 5 |
| 7 | Ninotchka (1939) | Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova | 5.7 |
| 8 | Camille (1936) | Marguerite Gautier | 8 |
| 9 | Anna Karenina (1935) | Anna Karenina | 4 |
| 10 | Queen Christina (1934) | Christina | 6 |
| 11 | Grand Hotel (1932) | Grusinskaya | 6.5 |
| 12 | Mata Hari (1931) | Mata Hari | 5 |
| 13 | Anna Christie (1930) | Anna Christie | 5 |
| 14 | Wild Orchids (1929) | Lillie Sterling | 5 |
| 15 | The Kiss (1929) | Irene Guarry | 3 |
| 16 | The Divine Woman (1928) | Marianne | 7 |
| 17 | A Woman of Affairs (1928) | Diana Merrick | 6 |
| 18 | The Mysterious Lady (1928) | Tania Fedorova | 3 |
| 19 | Love (1927) | Anna Karenina | 5 |
| 20 | Flesh and the Devil (1926) | Felicitas | 5 |
| 21 | The Temptress (1926) | Elena | 3 |
| 22 | Joyless Street (1925) | Greta Rumfort | 5 |
| 23 | The Saga of Gösta Berling (1924) | Elizabeth Dohna | 6 |
