Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
December 29, 1920
Place of Birth:
Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden
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Viveca Lindfors
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Who Is Henry Jaglom? | Self |
| 1996 | Looking for Richard | Self |
| 1995 | Last Summer in the Hamptons | Helena Mora |
| 1995 | Run For Cover | Senator Anderson |
| 1994 | Stargate | Catherine |
| 1994 | Backstreet Justice | Mrs. Robovit |
| 1993 | Zelda | |
| 1993 | Minns ni? | (archive footage) |
| 1993 | Geoffrey Beene 30 | |
| 1992 | Exiled in America | Dr. Helena Lindenhaim |
| 1991 | Zandalee | Tatta |
| 1991 | Child of Darkness, Child of Light | Ida Walsh |
| 1991 | The Linguini Incident | Miracle |
| 1990 | The Exorcist III | Nurse X |
| 1990 | Goin' to Chicago | |
| 1989 | Misplaced | Zofia |
| 1988 | Rachel River | Harriet White |
| 1988 | Going Undercover | Mrs. Bellinger |
| 1988 | The Ann Jillian Story | Ann's Mother |
| 1987 | Freckled Max and the Spooks | Baronka |
| 1987 | Unfinished Business | Helena |
| 1985 | Secret Weapons | Aunt Rosa Koslov |
| 1985 | The Sure Thing | Professor Taub |
| 1984 | Silent Madness | Mrs. Collins |
| 1984 | The Three Wishes of Billy Grier | Dr. Rice |
| 1984 | A Doctor's Story | Mrs. Kristina Karlberg |
| 1984 | Passions | Lila |
| 1982 | Inside the Third Reich | Gypsy woman |
| 1982 | Divorce Wars: A Love Story | Barbara Harper |
| 1982 | Creepshow | Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day") |
| 1981 | The Hand | Doctress |
| 1981 | For Ladies Only | Rachel Loring |
| 1981 | The Best Little Girl in the World | Madame Seurat |
| 1980 | Marilyn: The Untold Story | Natasha Lytess |
| 1980 | Playing for Time | Frau Schmidt |
| 1980 | Mom, the Wolfman and Me | Grandma Bergman |
| 1979 | Voices | Mrs. Lemon |
| 1979 | Natural Enemies | Psychiatrist |
| 1979 | Natural Enemies | Dr. Baker |
| 1978 | A Wedding | Ingrid Hellstrom |
| 1978 | A Question of Guilt | Dr. Rosen |
| 1978 | Girlfriends | Beatrice |
| 1977 | Tabu | Sirkka Lind |
| 1976 | Welcome to L.A. | Susan Moore |
| 1976 | The Tenth Level | Mrs. Schnagel |
| 1974 | Bell from Hell | Marta |
| 1973 | The Way We Were | Paula Reisner |
| 1972 | A House Without Boundaries | Señorita Elvira |
| 1970 | Puzzle of a Downfall Child | Paula Galba |
| 1970 | Cauldron of Blood | Tania Badulescu |
| 1969 | Coming Apart | Monica |
| 1967 | Oscuros sueños de agosto | Isabel |
| 1967 | The Diary of Anne Frank | Petronella Van Daan |
| 1965 | Brainstorm | Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt |
| 1965 | Sylvia | Irma Olanski |
| 1964 | Fanfare for a Death Scene | Ala Sarah |
| 1963 | An Affair of the Skin | Victoria |
| 1962 | The Damned | Freya Neilson |
| 1962 | No Exit | Inez |
| 1961 | King of Kings | Claudia |
| 1961 | Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll | Madame Zapote |
| 1960 | The Story of Ruth | Eleilat |
| 1960 | Weddings and Babies | Bea |
| 1958 | I Accuse! | Lucie Dreyfus |
| 1958 | Tempest | Catherine II |
| 1957 | The Halliday Brand | Aleta Burris |
| 1957 | The Last Tycoon | Kathleen Moore |
| 1955 | Moonfleet | Mrs. Minton |
| 1955 | Run for Cover | Helga Swenson |
| 1952 | The Raiders | Elena de Ortega |
| 1952 | No Time for Flowers | Anna Svoboda |
| 1951 | Journey Into Light | Christine Thorssen |
| 1951 | Four in a Jeep | Franziska Idinger |
| 1950 | Backfire | Lysa Radoff |
| 1950 | Dark City | Victoria Winant |
| 1950 | This Side of the Law | Evelyn Taylor |
| 1950 | No Sad Songs for Me | Chris Radna |
| 1950 | The Flying Missile | Karin Hansen |
| 1949 | The Wind Is My Lover | Singoalla |
| 1949 | Night Unto Night | Ann Gracy |
| 1948 | Adventures of Don Juan | Rainha Margarida |
| 1948 | To the Victor | Christine Lund Lestrac |
| 1946 | Interlude | Vellamo Toivonen |
| 1945 | Marie in the Windmill | Maria Holgersson |
| 1945 | Svarta rosor | |
| 1945 | The Serious Game | Lydia Stille |
| 1944 | Nebbie sul mare | Maria Rosai |
| 1944 | Appassionata | Maria |
| 1944 | Jag är eld och luft | Jenny Ahrman |
| 1943 | The Brothers' Woman | Emma |
| 1943 | The Sin of Anna Lans | Anna Lans |
| 1942 | Morgondagens melodi | |
| 1942 | Yellow Ward | Nurse Doris |
| 1941 | I paradis ... | Angelica Jansson |
| 1941 | If I Could Marry the Minister | Eva Örn |
| 1940 | Snurriga familjen | Cleaning woman |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Law & Order | Helga Holtz |
| 1988 | China Beach | |
| 1987 | Frankenstein's Aunt | Teta |
| 1986 | The Wizard | |
| 1983 | Reading Rainbow | Herself - Narrator (voice) |
| 1982 | Hotel | |
| 1981 | Dynasty | |
| 1965 | The F.B.I. | Eva Bolen |
| 1964 | Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea | Laura |
| 1961 | Ben Casey | |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self |
| 1960 | Johnny Midnight | Simone |
| 1959 | Rawhide | |
| 1959 | Adventures in Paradise | Sister Catherine |
| 1959 | Bonanza | Angela Bergstrom |
| 1959 | Play of the Week | Belia Odry |
| 1958 | Naked City | Lulu Kronen |
| 1957 | DuPont Show of the Month | Camilla, la Perichole |
| 1954 | Climax! | Soledad Barojo |
| 1954 | Climax! | Solange Tanbeau |
| 1954 | Climax! | Lisa Muller |
| 1953 | Letter to Loretta | Louise Reynard |
| 1950 | Lux Video Theatre | Julie |
| 1949 | Suspense | |
| 1948 | Studio One | Lisa |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self |
| 1948 | The Philco Television Playhouse | Widow |