Greta Garbo
Greta Garbo was a Swedish and American actress. She was a premier 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.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Katarina church parish
- Educated at
- Dramatens elevskola
- Awards
- 🏆 Academy Honorary Award🏆 Litteris et Artibus🏆 Illis quorum🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame🏆 Commander of the Order of the Polar Star
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Trending topics shown first"I am bewildered by the thousands of strange people who write me letters. They do not know me. Why do they do that?"
"Saga of Greta Lovisa Gustafsson – Saga of Greta Garbo" by Hollis Alpert, The New York Times"
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1905
Born
Birth1990
Died
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