Historical FigureFemale
Greta Garbo
1905 – 1990
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryGreta Garbo was a Swedish and American film actress. She was a leading star during Hollywood's silent and early golden eras. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, she is known for her melancholic and somber screen persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle and understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
September 18, 1905
Katarina church parish
Date of death
April 15, 1990
New York City
Citizenship
Sweden · United States
Occupations & fields
actorfilm actorstage actordancer
Awards & honours
Academy Honorary AwardCommander of the Order of the Polar Starstar on Hollywood Walk of FameLitteris et ArtibusIllis quorum
- Field and occupation
- švédska herečka
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