Greta
Garbo
1905-1990
Born in Sweden, Greta Garbo rose to international fame in the 1920s and
1930s with roles in classics like Anna
Karenina and Camille. Regarded as one of the greatest
screen actresses of all time, she was known for her melancholic and
somber screen persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and
her subtle and understated performances. Garbo retired abruptly at the
age
of 35, famously valuing her privacy and cultivating the mystique that
surrounded her for the rest of her life.
In 1931 she played Mata Hari.
