Viveca Lindfors
Acting
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
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movieLast Summer in the Hamptons
1995
Helena Mora
movieRun For Cover
1995
Senator Anderson
movieStargate
1994
Catherine
movieBackstreet Justice
1994
Mrs. Robovit
tvThe World of Hammer
1994
Self (archive footage)
movieMinns ni?
1993
(archive footage)
movieExiled in America
1992
Dr. Helena Lindenhaim
movieZandalee
1991
Tatta
tvLaw & Order
1990
Helga Holtz
movieThe Exorcist III
1990
Nurse X
movieRachel River
1989
Harriet White
movieGoing Undercover
1988
Mrs. Bellinger
movieThe Ann Jillian Story
1988
Ann's Mother
movieSecret Weapons
1985
Aunt Rosa Koslov
movieThe Sure Thing
1985
Professor Taub
movieSilent Madness
1984
Mrs. Collins
movieA Doctor's Story
1984
Mrs. Kristina Karlberg
tvReading Rainbow
1983
Self - Narrator (voice)
movieCreepshow
1982
Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")
tvInside the Third Reich
1982
Gypsy woman
movieDivorce Wars: A Love Story
1982
Barbara Harper
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982
Harriet White / Zofia
movieFor Ladies Only
1981
Rachel Loring
movieThe Best Little Girl in the World
1981
Madame Seurat
movieThe Hand
1981
Psychologist
movieMarilyn: The Untold Story
1980
Natasha Lytess
movieMom, the Wolfman and Me
1980
Grandma Bergman
moviePlaying for Time
1980
Frau Schmidt
movieNatural Enemies
1979
Psychiatrist / Dr. Baker
movieLinus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet
1979
Ambassadress
movieVoices
1979
Mrs. Lemon
movieA Wedding
1978
Ingrid Hellstrom
movieGirlfriends
1978
Beatrice
movieA Question of Guilt
1978
Dr. Rosen
movieTabu
1977
Sirkka Lind
movieWelcome to L.A.
1976
Susan Moore
movieThe Tenth Level
1976
Mrs. Schnagel
movieThe Way We Were
1973
Paula Reisner
movieA House Without Boundaries
1972
Señorita Elvira
moviePuzzle of a Downfall Child
1970
Paula Galba
movieComing Apart
1969
Monica
movieCauldron of Blood
1968
Tania Badulescu
movieThe Diary of Anne Frank
1967
Petronella Van Daan
tvThe F.B.I.
1965
Eva Bolen
movieBrainstorm
1965
Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt
movieSylvia
1965
Irma Olanski
movieFanfare for a Death Scene
1964
Ala Sarah
movieAn Affair of the Skin
1963
Victoria
movieThe Damned
1962
Freya Neilson
movieNo Exit
1962
Inez
Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll
1961
Madame Zapote
movieKing of Kings
1961
Claudia
movieThe Story of Ruth
1960
Eleilat
tvJohnny Midnight
1960
Simone
tvPlay of the Week
1959
Belia Odry
tvAdventures in Paradise
1959
Sister Catherine
tvBonanza
1959
Angela Bergstrom
movieTempest
1958
Catherine II
tvNaked City
1958
Lulu Kronen
movieI Accuse!
1958
Lucie Dreyfus
tvDuPont Show of the Month
1957
Camilla, la Perichole
movieThe Last Tycoon
1957
Kathleen Moore
movieThe Halliday Brand
1957
Aleta Burris
movieRendezvous in Black
1956
Martine
movieMoonfleet
1955
Mrs. Minton
movieRun for Cover
1955
Helga Swenson
tvClimax!
1954
Soledad Barojo / Solange Tanbeau / Lisa Muller
tvLetter to Loretta
1953
Louise Reynard
movieNo Time for Flowers
1952
Anna Svoboda
movieThe Raiders
1952
Elena de Ortega
movieJourney Into Light
1951
Christine Thorssen
movieFour in a Jeep
1951
Franziska Idinger
movieThe Flying Missile
1950
Karin Hansen
movieDark City
1950
Victoria Winant
movieThis Side of the Law
1950
Evelyn Taylor
movieNo Sad Songs for Me
1950
Chris Radna
movieBackfire
1950
Lysa Radoff
movieSingoalla
1949
Singoalla
movieNight Unto Night
1949
Ann Gracy
movieAdventures of Don Juan
1948
Rainha Margarida
tvStudio One
1948
Lisa
movieTo the Victor
1948
Christine Lund Lestrac
movieInterlude
1946
Vellamo Toivonen
movieThe Serious Game
1945
Lydia Stille
movieMarie in the Windmill
1945
Maria Holgersson
movieJag är eld och luft
1944
Jenny Ahrman
movieNebbie sul mare
1944
Maria Rosai
movieThe Sin of Anna Lans
1943
Anna Lans
movieYellow Ward
1942
Nurse Doris
movieI paradis ...
1941
Angelica Jansson
movieSnurriga familjen
1940
Cleaning woman
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movieUnfinished Business
1987
Director