Greta Garbo, who passed away on 15 April 1990, aged
84, was a Swedish-American actress who rose to international stardom in the
1920s and 1930s, becoming synonymous with an aura of mystery and
sophistication. She began her acting career in European films before moving to
the United States in 1925 to work for MGM, quickly becoming one of the leading
actresses of her time.
Garbo was renowned for her cinematic presence and natural performances, setting
her apart from other actresses of the era who were often seen as overly
theatrical. She was nominated four times for the Academy Award for Best Actress
and received an honorary Oscar in 1954 for her "unforgettable screen
performances." Some of her most famous films include Anna Karenina (1935),
Camille (1936), and Ninotchka (1939).
Although primarily known for her dramatic roles, Garbo's performance in
Ninotchka showcased her talent for comedy and revealed a different dimension to
her abilities. It was marketed with the tagline "Garbo Laughs,"
playing on her reputation for gravitas, and the film was a commercial and
critical success.
Despite her incredible fame and success, Garbo was an intensely private
individual. She rarely gave interviews, avoided public appearances, and was
highly secretive about her personal life. She famously never married, had no
children, and lived alone as an adult, leading to endless speculation and rumour
about her personal relationships.
Garbo retired from acting in 1941, at the age of 36, after the commercial
failure of her film Two-Faced Woman. Though she had planned on returning to the
screen, the perfect role never came along. She lived the remainder of her life
in relative seclusion in New York City, avoiding the limelight and declining
all offers to return to film or stage.
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