Greta Nissen

Known for Acting

Greta Nissen's portrait

Details

Birthday: January 30, 1906

Deathday: May 15, 1988

Place of birth: 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.