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Greta GyntNorwegian singer, dancer and actress
Date of Birth: 15.11.1916
Country:  Norway |
Content:
- Early Life and Dance Career
- Film Career in Britain
- Hollywood and Return to England
- Later Career and Personal Life
- Legacy
Early Life and Dance Career
Greta Gynt, born Margrethe Woxholt on November 15, 1916, in Oslo, Norway, began her journey in the performing arts at an early age. Her family relocated to England, where she embarked on dance lessons at the tender age of five. Eventually, circumstances led Gynt back to her homeland, where her dancing career commenced at age twelve in Oslo's Chat Noir cabaret.
Film Career in Britain
Margrethe Woxholt, now known as Greta Gynt, landed her first film role in the Swedish comedy "Sången till henne" (1934). Inspired by her mother, she set her sights on a career in England, armed with a letter of introduction from Fox Film. However, despite her fiery personality, Gynt faced challenges in navigating the entertainment industry. Her stage name, meant to evoke the iconic Greta Garbo and Henrik Ibsen's "Peer Gynt," may have hindered her rise to prominence.
Hollywood and Return to England
Gynt's most notable performance came in Walter Summers' horror "The Dark Eyes of London" (1939), which earned her recognition as a horror film icon. After success in Hollywood with "Dear Murderer" and "Take My Life" (both 1944), she returned to England in the late 1940s. Despite a brief return to the US in 1951, she resumed her career in Britain.
Later Career and Personal Life
In 1957, Gynt appeared in "Fortune Is a Woman" and received a notable role in W. Lee Wilder's "Bluebeard's Ten Honeymoons" (1958). Anthony Young's "The Runaway" (1963) marked her final film role. Greta Gynt remained married to Frederick Moore until his passing in 1983. She passed away in London on April 2, 2000, at the age of 83.
Legacy
Greta Gynt's acting prowess was undeniable, as evidenced by her exceptional performances in films such as "Mr Emmanuel," "Take My Life," and "Dear Murderer." Despite the challenges she faced, her talent left an enduring mark on the entertainment industry.
