Ninotchka1939
As Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Greta Garbo
Born
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 (84)
Susan Lenox1931
As Helga, aka Susan Lenox
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Queen Christina1934
As Christina
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Grand Hotel1932
As Grusinskaya
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Camille1936
As Marguerite Gautier
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen2012
As (archive footage)
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Anna Karenina1935
As Anna Karenina
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Mata Hari1931
As Mata Hari
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Marlowe1969
As Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood2018
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 5.9 / 10
That's Entertainment, Part II1976
As (archive footage)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies1995
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Anna Christie1930
As Anna Christie
TMDb 6.0 / 10
The Painted Veil1934
As Katrin Koerber Fane
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Flesh and the Devil1926
As Felicitas
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Hollywood: The Selznick Years1961
As Self - Anna Karenina (archive footage) (uncredited)
TMDb 4.4 / 10
Hollywood: The Dream Factory1972
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.2 / 10
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year2009
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.5 / 10
The Mysterious Lady1928
As Tania Fedorova
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Two-Faced Woman1941
As Karin Borg Blake
TMDb 6.4 / 10
My Scientology Movie2016
As Self (archive photo)
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Conquest1937
As Countess Marie Walewska
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Hollywood sul Tevere2009
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema2007
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 4.3 / 10
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful1996
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Peter the Tramp1922
As Greta
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Hollywood: Style Center of the World1940
As Self
TMDb 5.8 / 10
The Happy Ending1969
As Self - Actress in 'Susan Lennox' (archive footage) (uncredited)
TMDb 6.1 / 10
The Big Parade of Comedy1964
As Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Anna Christie1930
As Anna Christie
TMDb 7.8 / 10
Romance1930
As Rita Cavallini
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood2008
As Queen Christina (archive footage)
TMDb 6.1 / 10
The Romance of Celluloid1937
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
The Kiss1929
As Irene
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell1995
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Joyless Street1925
As Greta Rumfort
TMDb 6.8 / 10
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound1940
As Self
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo2014
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 3.0 / 10
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer2022
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Garbo2005
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Torrent1926
As Leonora Moreno
TMDb 6.7 / 10
The Casting Couch1995
TMDb 8.3 / 10
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star2001
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Joan Crawford: Always the Star1996
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Checking Out: Grand Hotel2004
As Self / Various roles (archive footage)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Complicated Women2003
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Inspiration1931
As Yvonne Valbret
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Vito2011
As Self (archive)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
A Woman of Affairs1928
As Diana Merrick
TMDb 6.5 / 10
From the Ends of the Earth1939
As Self
TMDb 5.0 / 10
As You Desire Me1932
As Zara, a.k.a. Maria
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Vårt kronprinspar i Hollywood
Vårt kronprinspar i Hollywood1926
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…2015
TMDb 8.0 / 10
A Man's Man1929
As Greta Garbo
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Wild Orchids1929
As Lillie Sterling
TMDb 6.3 / 10
The Single Standard1929
As Arden Stuart
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Love1927
As Anna Karenina
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Our Daily Bread1921
As Companion
TMDb 5.3 / 10
30 Years of Fun1963
As (archive footage)
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier français2022
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.5 / 10
The Temptress1926
As Elena
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Garbo, by Joan Crawford1969
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Garbo: Where Did You Go?2024
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Sigrid Holmquist2010
As Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk2003
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping1920
As Elder Sister/Mannequin
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Minns ni?1993
As (archive footage)
The Saga of Gösta Berling1924
As Elizabeth Dohna
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!1931
As (archive footage)
Sweden and Swedish Industries1920
As Self
Stiller, Garbo & jag1988
As (archive footage)
TMDb 3.7 / 10
Stjärnbilder1995
As (archive footage)
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown1986
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 8.0 / 10
The Divine Garbo1990
As Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
A Scarlet Angel1922
As Extra
TMDb 8.5 / 10
The Divine Woman1928
As Marianne
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Testfilm Greta Garbo
Testfilm Greta Garbo1949
As Self
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein2023
TMDb 1.5 / 10
A Fortune Hunter1921
As Maid
TMDb 7.0 / 10
The Meeting of Two Queens1991
As (archive footage)
Rediscovering John Gilbert2010
As Self (archive footage)
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship1929
Do You Remember?
Do You Remember?1935
As (archive footage)
Adam & Yves1974
As Herself (uncredited)
TMDb 5.7 / 10
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