Greta Garbo

Known for ActingBorn 1905-09-18Died 1990-04-15Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Stjärnbilder

Spécial cinéma

MGM Parade

The Casting Couch

Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…

Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown

A Scarlet Angel

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

Joan Crawford: Always the Star

A Man's Man

Anna Christie

Sigrid Holmquist

Hollywood: The Dream Factory

Checking Out: Grand Hotel

Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk

Greta Garbo: A Lone Star

Vito

Complicated Women

Garbo

Ninotchka

The Big Parade of Comedy

That's Entertainment, Part II

Garbo: Where Did You Go?

The Mysterious Lady

The Divine Woman

Flesh and the Devil

The Romance of Celluloid

Camille

Grand Hotel

A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound

Queen Christina

Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer

A Fortune Hunter

Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

Joyless Street

Conquest

The Temptress

Torrent

Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping

Anna Karenina

The Saga of Gösta Berling

Two-Faced Woman

Marlowe

A Woman of Affairs

Romance

The Painted Veil