Greta Nissen

Personal information

Known for: Acting
Known credits: 30
Gender: Female
Born: January 30, 1906
Died: May 15, 1988
Place of birth: Oslo, Norway
Also known as: Grethe Rüzt-Nissen

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.