Greta Garbo
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18. september 1905 — 15. april 1990 (84 år)
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.
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.
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| 2022 | |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen · as (archive Footage) |
| 2011 | Vito · as Christina |
| 2008 | Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood · as Queen Christina (archive Footage) |
| 2005 | Irving Thalberg: Prince of Hollywood · as Cast |
| 2003 | The Dreamers · as Christina |
| 1995 | |
| 1994 | That's Entertainment! III · as Marguerite Gautier |
| 1988 | Stiller, Garbo & Me · as (archive Footage) |
| 1982 | Annie · as Marguerite Gautier |
| 1982 | Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter · as Ninotchka |
| 1981 | Sixty Years of Seduction · as Cast |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II · as (archive Footage) |
| 1969 | Marlowe · as Grusinskaya(archive Footage) (uncredited) |
| 1969 | Hollywood: The Selznick Years · as Anna Karenina |
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy · as Ninotchka In 'ninotchka' (archive Footage) |
| 1963 | 30 Years of Fun · as (archive Footage) |
| 1961 | Hollywood: The Golden Years · as Felicitas |
| 1955 | The 27th Annual Academy Awards · as Marguerite Gautier |
| 1953 | The Ford 50th Anniversary Show · as Cast |
| 1944 | Some of the Best · as Felicitas |
| 1941 | Two-Faced Woman · as Karin Borg Blake |
| 1939 | Ninotchka · as Nina "ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova |
| 1937 | Conquest · as Countess Marie Walewska |
| 1936 | Camille · as Marguerite Gautier |
| 1935 | Anna Karenina · as Anna Karenina |
| 1934 | The Painted Veil · as Katrin Koerber Fane |
| 1934 | Hollywood Party · as Queen ChristinaPå Plex |
| 1933 | Queen Christina · as Christina |
| 1932 | As You Desire Me · as Zara, A.k.a. Maria |
| 1932 | Grand Hotel · as GrusinskayaPå Plex |
| 1931 | Mata Hari · as Mata Hari |
| 1931 | Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) · as Helga, Aka Susan Lenox |
| 1931 | Inspiration · as Yvonne Valbret |
| 1930 | Anna Christie · as Anna Christie |
| 1930 | Romance · as Rita Cavallini |
| 1930 | Anna Christie · as Anna Christie |
| 1929 | The Kiss · as Irene Guarry |
| 1929 | The Single Standard · as Arden Stuart |
| 1929 | Wild Orchids · as Lillie Sterling |
| 1928 | A Woman of Affairs · as Diana Merrick |
| 1928 | The Mysterious Lady · as Tania Fedorova |
| 1928 | The Divine Woman · as Marianne |
| 1927 | Love · as Anna Karenina |
| 1926 | Flesh and the Devil · as FelicitasPå Plex |
| 1926 | The Temptress · as Elena |
| 1926 | Torrent · as Leonora Moreno |
| 1925 | The Joyless Street · as Greta Rumfort |
| 1924 | The Saga of Gösta Berling · as Elizabeth Dohna |
| 1922 | Luffar-Petter · as Greta |
| 1922 | Kärlekens ögon · as Extra |
| 1921 | En lyckoriddare · as Maid |
| 2025 | Semitjov - Drömmen om en bättre värld · as Self |
| 2024 | Garbo: Where Did You Go? · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2024 | Pandora's Legacy · as Self |
| 2023 | The Little Prince: A Star Is Born · as Self |
| 2022 | Prejudice & Pride: Swedish Film Queer · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2019 | Greta · as Self |
| 2017 | Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood · as Self (archive Footage)På Plex |
| 2014 | |
| 2009 | 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2009 | Hollywood on the Tiber · as Self |
| 2007 | |
| 2007 | Why Be Good? Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2006 | Billy Wilder Speaks · as Self |
| 2005 | Garbo · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2003 | Complicated Women · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2001 | Greta Garbo: A Lone Star · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2000 | Gossip · as Self |
| 2000 | 72nd Annual Academy Awards Pre-Show · as Self |
| 1998 | |
| 1996 | Joan Crawford: Always the Star · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 1996 | The Good, the Bad & the Beautiful · as Self |
| 1995 | |
| 1994 | 100 Years at the Movies · as Self |
| 1991 | The 63rd Annual Academy Awards · as Self |
| 1990 | The Divine Garbo · as Self (archive Footage) (uncredited) |
| 1985 | Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 1984 | Garbo Talks · as Self |
| 1984 | Diary for My Children · as Self |
| 1983 | Moviestar Cartoons · as Self |
| 1975 | Brother Can You Spare a Dime · as Self |
| 1972 | Hollywood: The Dream Factory · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 1969 | The Happy Ending · as Self - Actress In 'susan Lennox' |
| 1969 | Garbo · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses · as Self |
| 1963 | Hollywood Without Make-Up · as Self (clip From "the Kiss") |
| 1963 | Hollywood: The Great Stars · as Self |
| 1955 | MGM Parade · as Self |
| 1943 | Vi mötte stormen · as Self |
| 1939 | From the Ends of the Earth · as Self |
| 1939 | |
| 1929 | A Man's Man · as Greta Garbo |