Greta Garbo Swedish Actress From Katarina church parish
Greta Garbo · actor and film actor · Swedish
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Biography
Greta Garbo (1905–1990) was a Swedish actress from Katarina church parish. Her death was on 15 April 1990, at the age of 84. Audiences know her from Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) and The Love Goddesses (1965).
She appears in Luffar-Petter (1922), the earliest title among her listed credits. She had 38 films on record from 1922 to 2014. Roles on record include Marie Walewska in Conquest (1937), Marguerite Gautier in Camille (1936) and Anna Karenina in Anna Karenina (1935).
The records list 5 awards won and 3 nominations for her. She won Litteris et Artibus in 1937, the earliest award on record. The most recent win on record is Illis quorum in 1985.
Filmography
38 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | From Caligari to Hitler: German Cinema in the Age of the Masses | Film | |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen | Film | |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Film | |
| 1974 | Adam & Yves | Film | |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | Film | |
| 1964 | MGM's Big Parade of Comedy | Film | |
| 1963 | Hollywood Without Make-Up | Film | |
| 1951 | Strictly Dishonorable | Film | |
| 1941 | Two-Faced Woman | Film | |
| 1939 | Ninotchka | Film | |
| 1937 | Conquest | Marie Walewska | Film |
| 1936 | Camille | Marguerite Gautier | Film |
| 1935 | Anna Karenina | Anna Karenina | Film |
| 1934 | Hollywood Party | Film | |
| 1934 | The Painted Veil | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | Queen Christina | Christina of Sweden | Film |
| 1932 | As You Desire Me | Film | |
| 1932 | Grand Hotel | Grusinskaya | Film |
| 1931 | Inspiration | Film | |
| 1931 | Mata Hari | Mata Hari | Film |
| 1931 | Susan Lenox | Film | |
| 1930 | Anna Christie | Film | |
| 1930 | Anna Christie | Film | |
| 1930 | Romance | Film | |
| 1929 | A Man's Man | Film | |
| 1929 | The Kiss | Film | |
| 1929 | The Single Standard | Film | |
| 1929 | Wild Orchids | Film | |
| 1928 | A Woman of Affairs | Film | |
| 1928 | The Divine Woman | Film | |
| 1928 | The Mysterious Lady | Film | |
| 1927 | Love | Anna Karenina | Film |
| 1926 | Flesh and the Devil | Film | |
| 1926 | The Temptress | Film | |
| 1926 | Torrent | Film | |
| 1925 | Joyless Street | Film | |
| 1924 | The Saga of Gosta Berling | Film | |
| 1922 | Luffar-Petter | Film |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Illis quorum | Won | |
| 1954 | Academy Honorary Award | Won | |
| 1937 | Litteris et Artibus | Won | |
| Commander of the Order of the Polar Star | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 1940 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Ninotchka | Nominated |
| 1938 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Camille | Nominated |
| 1930 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Anna Christie | Nominated |
Personal life
She studied at Dramatens elevskola, finishing in 1924.
Greta Garbo Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Greta Garbo at the time of death?
Greta Garbo died on 15 April 1990 at the age of 84. She was born on 18 September 1905.
What is Greta Garbo known for?
Greta Garbo was known for Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) and The Love Goddesses (1965).
What is Greta Garbo’s nationality?
Greta Garbo was Swedish, born in Katarina church parish.
Has Greta Garbo won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Illis quorum (1985).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q5443), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (work for hire) · Public domain
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