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My Take
Greer Garson embodies a kind of dignity that modern stardom has largely lost. A Londoner who became a defining face of Hollywood's Golden Age, she specialized in graceful, noble women, and her 1943 Best Actress Oscar confirms how completely she owned that register. What I admire is that she commanded the screen through poise rather than spectacle; she could change the temperature of a room simply by standing still. The CBE honor underscores a presence that bridged stage and screen with equal authority. To me, that quiet, unshowy gravity is the truest form of star power, and she had it in abundance.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Greer Garson
- Name (Japanese)
- グリア・ガースン
- Reading
- ぐりあ・がーすん
- Born
- September 29, 1904 – April 6, 1996
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- King's College London
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 1943 Academy Award for Best Actress
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Greer Garson born?
September 29, 1904 – April 6, 1996.
Where is Greer Garson from?
Greer Garson is from London, Roman Empire.
What does Greer Garson do?
Greer Garson works as actor, film actor, stage actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.