Greta Nissen

Born: 1906-01-30

Birthplace: Oslo, Norway

Biography

Greta Nissen, born Grethe Rüzt-Nissen, was a Norwegian born American dancer, stage and screen actress. Greta made her Broadway debut as a ballerina in 1924. She was discovered by film producer Jesse L. Lasky of Paramount Pictures, and would appear in more than twenty feature films.

Known For

Transatlantic
Café Colette
Women of All Nations
The Unwritten Law
The Lady of the Harem
Melody Cruise
The Luck of a Sailor
Red Wagon
The Butter and Egg Man
Good Sport

Top Movie Credits

Transatlantic Sigrid Carline
Café Colette Vanda Muroff
Melody Cruise Elsa Von Rader
Good Sport Peggy Bums