Greta Garbo: Age, Height, Net Worth, Biography and More:

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Greta Garbo Biography

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Greta Lovisa Gustafsson
Nickname	Garbo
Date of Birth	September 18, 1905
Date of Death	April 15, 1990
Age	84 Years (At the time of her death)
Birthplace	Stockholm, Sweden
Nationality	Swedish
Hometown	Stockholm, Sweden
Religion	N/A
Caste	N/A
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Food Habit	N/A
Hobbies	Reading, Gardening
Profession	Actress

Greta Garbo Family

Relation	Details
Father	Karl Alfred Gustafsson
Mother	Anna Lovisa (née Söderblom)
Brother	Sven Alfred Gustafsson
Sister	N/A
Relationship	N/A
Spouse	N/A
Children	N/A

Greta Garbo Physical Measurements

Attribute	Details
Height	1.66 meters (166 cm)
Weight	56-60 kg (123-132 lbs)
Eye Colour	Blue
Hair Colour	Blonde

Greta Garbo Education

Attribute	Details
School	N/A
College/University	N/A
Qualification	N/A

Greta Garbo Net Worth

Attribute	Details
Net Worth	Estimated at $30 Million (in her time)
Annual Salary	N/A
Monthly Salary	N/A
Source of Income	Acting

Greta Garbo Car & Bike Collection

Attribute	Details
Car	N/A

Greta Garbo Early Career

Greta Garbo began her acting career in Sweden with roles in silent films. She gained attention for her performances in films such as “The Saga of Gösta Berling” (1924). Her talent was quickly recognized, and she signed with MGM, making her Hollywood debut with “Flesh and the Devil” (1926), where she became an international star.

Garbo's career in Hollywood flourished in the late 1920s and 1930s with notable films such as “Anna Christie” (1930), “Grand Hotel” (1932), and “Camille” (1936). Her enigmatic presence and unique acting style made her one of the most iconic actresses of the silent and early sound film eras.

Known for her reclusive nature, Garbo retired from acting at the age of 36 after making “Two-Faced Woman” (1939). Her decision to withdraw from public life only added to her mystique, and she became a legendary figure in cinema history.

Despite her retirement, Garbo's influence on film and popular culture has remained strong. Her work continues to be celebrated for its impact on the art of acting and film production.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Greta Garbo

Greta Garbo was known for her reclusiveness and avoided public appearances after her retirement from acting.
She had a close friendship with Swedish actress and filmmaker Ingrid Bergman.
Garbo was a private person who rarely gave interviews, which contributed to her mysterious persona.
She was fluent in Swedish, English, and French.
Greta Garbo’s personal life was kept largely private, and she was known for her love of privacy and solitude.