Viveca Lindfors
Acting
Born: December 29, 1920 · Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden
Died: October 25, 1995 (aged 74)
Highest Rated
Biography
Viveca Lindfors (1920-1995) was a renowned Swedish-American actress known for her versatility and captivating performances on stage, in film, and on television. Born in Uppsala, Sweden, Lindfors developed a passion for the performing arts from a young age, honing her craft at the prestigious Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. In 1946, Lindfors was brought to Hollywood by Warner Brothers in the hope that she would become a new Greta Garbo or Ingrid Bergman - two of Sweden's most famous cinematic exports. This marked the beginning of a prolific international career that would span several decades. Lindfors went on to appear in a wide range of acclaimed films, including the film noir classic "I'll Cry Tomorrow" and the psychological thriller "The Addams Family." Beyond her on-screen work, Lindfors was also a respected theater actress, garnering critical acclaim for her portrayals of iconic roles such as Hedda Gabler and Medea. Her versatility and emotional depth were widely praised, and she was known for her ability to bring nuance and complexity to even the most challenging characters. In addition to her acting work, Lindfors was also a dedicated educator and mentor, sharing her expertise and passion for the performing arts with aspiring actors and directors. She taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Actors Studio in New York, and was instrumental in nurturing the next generation of theatrical talent. Throughout her career, Lindfors received numerous accolades and honors, including a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in the television film "Testimony of Two Men." She was also recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Swedish Film Institute, cementing her status as one of the most respected and influential Swedish actors of the 20th century.
Known for
Stargate
1994
Creepshow
1982
The Exorcist III
1990
Law & Order
1990
The Way We Were
1973
Bonanza
1959
The Sure Thing
1985
King of Kings
1961
The Hand
1981
Looking for Richard
1996
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
1964
Dynasty
1981
Photos (3)
Movies (90)
Stargate
Catherine
The Exorcist III
Nurse X
Creepshow
Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")
The Way We Were
Paula Reisner
Zandalee
Tatta
King of Kings
Claudia
The Hand
Psychologist
The Sure Thing
Professor Taub
Dark City
Victoria Winant
Adventures of Don Juan
Rainha Margarida
The Story of Ruth
Eleilat
Run for Cover
Helga Swenson
Moonfleet
Mrs. Minton
The Damned
Freya Neilson
Backfire
Lysa Radoff
Girlfriends
Beatrice
Tabu
Sirkka Lind
A Wedding
Ingrid Hellstrom
Night Unto Night
Ann Gracy
Snurriga familjen
Cleaning woman
Appassionata
Maria
Silent Madness
Mrs. Collins
The Linguini Incident
Miracle
Welcome to L.A.
Susan Moore
Unfinished Business
Helena
This Side of the Law
Evelyn Taylor
Secret Weapons
Aunt Rosa Koslov
Passions
Lila
Playing for Time
Frau Schmidt
Tempest
Catherine II
Marilyn: The Untold Story
Natasha Lytess
Going Undercover
Mrs. Bellinger
Brainstorm
Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt
Child of Darkness, Child of Light
Ida Walsh
Linus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet
Ambassadress
For Ladies Only
Rachel Loring
Bell from Hell
Marta
Puzzle of a Downfall Child
Paula Galba
To the Victor
Christine Lund Lestrac
The Raiders
Elena de Ortega
Fanfare for a Death Scene
Ala Sarah
The Flying Missile
Karin Hansen
I Accuse!
Lucie Dreyfus
No Time for Flowers
Anna Svoboda
Cauldron of Blood
Tania Badulescu
Backstreet Justice
Mrs. Robovit
No Exit
Inez
Freckled Max and the Spooks
Baronka
Last Summer in the Hamptons
Helena Mora
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
Barbara Harper
The Diary of Anne Frank
Petronella Van Daan
Sylvia
Irma Olanski
A Question of Guilt
Dr. Rosen
Weddings and Babies
Bea
No Sad Songs for Me
Chris Radna
The Halliday Brand
Aleta Burris
The Brothers' Woman
Emma
The Tenth Level
Mrs. Schnagel
The Best Little Girl in the World
Madame Seurat
A House Without Boundaries
Señorita Elvira
Natural Enemies
Psychiatrist
Natural Enemies
Dr. Baker
Singoalla
Singoalla
Oscuros sueños de agosto
Isabel
A Doctor's Story
Mrs. Kristina Karlberg
Exiled in America
Dr. Helena Lindenhaim
Zelda
1993
Four in a Jeep
Franziska Idinger
Journey Into Light
Christine Thorssen
Run For Cover
Senator Anderson
Minns ni?
(archive footage)
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
Grandma Bergman
Coming Apart
Monica
An Affair of the Skin
Victoria
Rachel River
Harriet White
Voices
Mrs. Lemon
Interlude
Vellamo Toivonen
If I Could Marry the Minister
Eva Örn
Rendezvous in Black
Martine
Marie in the Windmill
Maria Holgersson
The Sin of Anna Lans
Anna Lans
Yellow Ward
Nurse Doris
Nebbie sul mare
Maria Rosai
The Last Tycoon
Kathleen Moore
The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
Dr. Rice
The Serious Game
Lydia Stille
I paradis ...
Angelica Jansson
The Ann Jillian Story
Ann's Mother
La donna del peccato
1942
Jag är eld och luft
Jenny Ahrman
TV Shows (28)
Law & Order
Helga Holtz · 1 eps
Bonanza
Angela Bergstrom · 1 eps
American Playhouse
Harriet White · 1 eps
American Playhouse
Zofia · 1 eps
Dynasty
1 eps
The Philco Television Playhouse
Widow · 1 eps
Hotel
1 eps
Climax!
Soledad Barojo · 1 eps
Climax!
Solange Tanbeau · 1 eps
Climax!
Lisa Muller · 1 eps
Rawhide
1959
Studio One
Lisa · 1 eps
The F.B.I.
Eva Bolen · 1 eps
Naked City
Lulu Kronen · 1 eps
Ben Casey
2 eps
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Laura · 1 eps
Adventures in Paradise
Sister Catherine · 1 eps
Suspense
1 eps
China Beach
1 eps
Play of the Week
Belia Odry · 1 eps
DuPont Show of the Month
Camilla, la Perichole · 1 eps
Inside the Third Reich
Gypsy woman · 2 eps
The Wizard
1 eps
Johnny Midnight
Simone · 1 eps
Letter to Loretta
Louise Reynard · 1 eps
Frankenstein's Aunt
Teta · 7 eps
Glitter
tba · 1 eps
Pappa Pellerins dotter
6 eps
