Actor
Greta Garbo
1905 – 1990
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 18 September 1905, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
- Died
- 15 April 1990
- Known for
- Anna Christie, Grand Hotel
, Queen Christina
Greta Garbo (1905–1990) was a Swedish-born actress who became one of the biggest stars of Hollywood's silent and early sound eras. She was known for her enigmatic, understated screen presence. She retired from films in her mid-30s and lived privately, which added to her legend.
Where to start
Anna Christie (1930)Log in to add it to the library
Her first sound film, promoted with the line "Garbo talks!", and it earned her an Oscar nomination.
Grand Hotel (1932)Full guide
Ensemble MGM classic in which she played a weary ballerina, and it contains her famous "I want to be alone" line.
Queen Christina (1934)Log in to add it to the library
Historical drama in which she played the 17th-century Swedish queen; often cited as one of her finest performances.
Camille (1936)Log in to add it to the library
Acclaimed romantic tragedy that brought her an Oscar nomination and is regarded as a career peak.
Ninotchka (1939)In the library
Ernst Lubitsch comedy marketed with "Garbo laughs!", showing her comic range and earning an Oscar nomination.
Their films in the library
Awards
- 1954: Academy Honorary Award for her screen performances
- Academy Award nominations for Best Actress: Anna Christie and Romance (1930), Camille (1936), Ninotchka (1939)
The full list · 84
- 1920Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out ShoppingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elder Sister/Mannequin
- 1920Sweden and Swedish IndustriesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1921Our Daily BreadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Companion
- 1921A Fortune HunterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Maid
- 1922Peter the TrampLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Greta
- 1922A Scarlet AngelLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Extra
- 1924The Saga of Gösta BerlingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elizabeth Dohna
- 1925Joyless StreetLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Greta Rumfort
- 1926Flesh and the DevilLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Felicitas
- 1926The TemptressLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elena
- 1926TorrentLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Leonora Moreno
- 1926Vårt kronprinspar i HollywoodLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1927LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Anna Karenina
- 1928The Mysterious LadyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tania Fedorova
- 1928A Woman of AffairsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Diana Merrick
- 1928The Divine WomanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marianne
- 1929The KissLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Irene
- 1929Wild OrchidsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lillie Sterling
- 1929The Single StandardLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Arden Stuart
- 1929A Man's ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Greta Garbo
- 1929With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's ShipLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1930Anna ChristieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Anna Christie
- 1930RomanceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rita Cavallini
- 1930Anna ChristieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Anna Christie
- 1931Mata HariLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mata Hari
- 1931Susan LenoxLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Helga, aka Susan Lenox
- 1931InspirationLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Yvonne Valbret
- 1931Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
- 1932Grand HotelLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Grusinskaya
- 1932As You Desire MeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Zara, a.k.a. Maria
- 1934Queen ChristinaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Christina
- 1934The Painted VeilLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Katrin Koerber Fane
- 1935Anna KareninaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Anna Karenina
- 1935Do You Remember?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
- 1936CamilleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marguerite Gautier
- 1937ConquestLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Countess Marie Walewska
- 1937The Romance of CelluloidLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 1939NinotchkaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
- 1939From the Ends of the EarthLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1940A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of SoundLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1940Hollywood: Style Center of the WorldLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1941Two-Faced WomanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Karin Borg Blake
- 1949Testfilm Greta GarboLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1961Hollywood: The Selznick YearsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Anna Karenina (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 196330 Years of FunLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
- 1964The Big Parade of ComedyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
- 1969MarloweLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1969The Happy EndingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Actress in 'Susan Lennox' (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1969Garbo, by Joan CrawfordLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 1972Hollywood: The Dream FactoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 1974Adam & YvesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Herself (uncredited)
- 1976That's Entertainment, Part IILog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
- 1986Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the ClownLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 1988Stiller, Garbo & jagLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
- 1990The Divine GarboLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1991The Meeting of Two QueensLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
- 1993Minns ni?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
- 1995The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American MoviesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 1995The Casting CouchLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1995StjärnbilderLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
- 1995Legends in Light: The Photography of George HurrellLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 1996The Good, The Bad, and the BeautifulLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 1996Joan Crawford: Always the StarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2001Greta Garbo: A Lone StarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2003Complicated WomenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2003Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and SilkLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2004Checking Out: Grand HotelLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
- 2005GarboLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2007Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early CinemaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2008Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code HollywoodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Queen Christina (archive footage)
- 20091939: Hollywood's Greatest YearLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2009Hollywood sul TevereLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 2010Sigrid HolmquistLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
- 2010Rediscovering John GilbertLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2011VitoLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2012Final Cut: Ladies and GentlemenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
- 2014Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta GarboLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2015Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…Log in to add it to the libraryActor
- 2016My Scientology MovieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive photo)
- 2018Scotty and the Secret History of HollywoodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2022Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film QueerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2022Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier françaisLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2023The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei EiseinsteinLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 2024Garbo: Where Did You Go?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
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