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Greta Garbo
Also known as Greta Lovisa Gustafsson
- Born
- Sep 18, 1905
- height
- 5'7" (or 170 cm)
- nationality
- Swedish
Career
Active 1920 – 1941
Biography
About Greta Garbo
A blonde, blue-eyed presence with a porcelain complexion and a measured, gamine grace, she was one of the most captivating figures in early Hollywood. Greta Garbo, a Swedish actress born in Stockholm, began her career as a teenager and became an icon of the silent and early sound eras. Her face, framed by soft waves, and her expressive, distant gaze made her a natural for the camera.
Garbo was active from 1920 to 1941, a 21-year career that she ended abruptly, at the height of her fame, when she was only 36. She was known for her reclusive nature and her refusal to conform to studio expectations. Her legacy endures as a symbol of cinematic artistry and mystery. She stands 5'7" and had a notable 36C bra size.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Sunday 15th of April 1990 (age 84)
- Years Active
- 1920-1941 (started around 14 years old; 21 years active)
- Birthplace
- Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Lesbian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 125 lbs (or 57 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–28–38 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.74
- Bra/Cup Size
- 36C show conversions - UK: 36C, EU: 80C, AU: 14C, JP: 80C
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 7k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
Why did she stop acting in 1941?
Garbo retired from acting at the age of 36, after a 21-year career, and never made another film.
How old was she when she started acting?
She began her career around 14 years old and was active for 21 years, from 1920 to 1941.
What did she leave behind?
She died in 1990 at the age of 84, leaving a body of work from the 1920s and 1930s.
Did you know
- Garbo's career spanned the transition from silent films to talkies, yet she retired at the age of 36, after just 21 years.
- She was born in Södermalm, Stockholm, and became a Swedish-born star in Hollywood.
- At 5'7" and 125 lbs, she had a 36-28-38 figure with a 36C bra size.
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