Greta Garbo
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Greta Garbo is a actress from United States (age 84).
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Greta Garbo
- Born
- September 18, 1905
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- Age
- Died aged 84
- Zodiac Sign
- Virgo
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- Nationality
- 🇺🇸 United States
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- Profession
- Actress
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Biography
Greta Garbo is 121 years old, an actress, from United States.
Greta Garbo (born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson; 18 September 1905 – 15 April 1990) was a Swedish and American 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. Garbo launched her career with a supporting role in the 1924 Swedish film The Saga of Gösta Berling. Her performance caught the attention of Louis B. Mayer, chief executive of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), who brought her to Hollywood in 1925.
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Academy Award | Won |
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