About

Known credits:
98
Birthday:
1920-12-29
Place of birth:
Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden
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Viveca Lindfors

Overview

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

Acting
1997 Who Is Henry Jaglom? Actor Self 59
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1995 Last Summer in the Hamptons Actor Helena Mora 58
Average
1995 Run For Cover Actor Senator Anderson 58
Average
1994 Stargate Actor Catherine 68
Fair
1994 Backstreet Justice Actor Mrs. Robovit 58
Average
1993 Zelda Actor N/A
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1993 Minns ni? Actor (archive footage) N/A
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1993 Geoffrey Beene 30 Actor N/A
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1992 Exiled in America Actor Dr. Helena Lindenhaim N/A
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1991 Zandalee Actor Tatta 56
Average
1991 The Linguini Incident Actor Miracle 59
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1991 Child of Darkness, Child of Light Actor Ida Walsh 59
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1990 The Exorcist III Actor Nurse X 61
Fair
1990 Goin' to Chicago Actor N/A
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1989 Misplaced Actor Zofia N/A
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1988 Going Undercover Actor Mrs. Bellinger 58
Average
1988 The Ann Jillian Story Actor Ann's Mother 59
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1988 Rachel River Actor Harriet White 59
Average
1987 Freckled Max and the Spooks Actor Baronka 59
Average
1987 Unfinished Business Actor Helena N/A
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1987 Frankenstein's Aunt Actor Teta 70
Good
1985 Secret Weapons Actor Aunt Rosa Koslov 59
Average
1985 The Sure Thing Actor Professor Taub 61
Fair
1984 The Three Wishes of Billy Grier Actor Dr. Rice 58
Average
1984 Silent Madness Actor Mrs. Collins 58
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1984 Passions Actor Lila 59
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1984 A Doctor's Story Actor Mrs. Kristina Karlberg 59
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1982 Creepshow Actor Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day") 65
Fair
1982 Inside the Third Reich Actor Gypsy woman 59
Average
1982 Divorce Wars: A Love Story Actor Barbara Harper 58
Average
1981 For Ladies Only Actor Rachel Loring 59
Average
1981 The Best Little Girl in the World Actor Madame Seurat 58
Average
1981 The Hand Actor Doctress 59
Average
1980 Marilyn: The Untold Story Actor Natasha Lytess 59
Average
1980 Mom, the Wolfman and Me Actor Grandma Bergman N/A
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1980 Playing for Time Actor Frau Schmidt 59
Average
1979 Natural Enemies Actor Dr. Baker 58
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1979 Natural Enemies Actor Psychiatrist 58
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1979 Voices Actor Mrs. Lemon 58
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1978 A Wedding Actor Ingrid Hellstrom 59
Average
1978 Girlfriends Actor Beatrice 59
Average
1978 A Question of Guilt Actor Dr. Rosen 59
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1977 Tabu Actor Sirkka Lind 58
Average
1976 Welcome to L.A. Actor Susan Moore 59
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1976 The Tenth Level Actor Mrs. Schnagel 58
Average
1974 Bell from Hell Actor Marta 59
Average
1973 The Way We Were Actor Paula Reisner 63
Fair
1972 A House Without Boundaries Actor Señorita Elvira 58
Average
1970 Puzzle of a Downfall Child Actor Paula Galba 59
Average
1970 Cauldron of Blood Actor Tania Badulescu 58
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1969 Coming Apart Actor Monica 59
Average
1967 The Diary of Anne Frank Actor Petronella Van Daan 58
Average
1967 Oscuros sueños de agosto Actor Isabel 58
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1965 Brainstorm Actor Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt 59
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1965 Sylvia Actor Irma Olanski 59
Average
1964 Fanfare for a Death Scene Actor Ala Sarah 59
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1963 An Affair of the Skin Actor Victoria N/A
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1962 The Damned Actor Freya Neilson 59
Average
1962 No Exit Actor Inez 58
Average
1961 Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll Actor Madame Zapote N/A
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1961 King of Kings Actor Claudia 62
Fair
1960 Weddings and Babies Actor Bea 59
Average
1960 The Story of Ruth Actor Eleilat 60
Fair
1958 Tempest Actor Catherine II 59
Average
1958 I Accuse! Actor Lucie Dreyfus 59
Average
1957 The Last Tycoon Actor Kathleen Moore N/A
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1957 The Halliday Brand Actor Aleta Burris 59
Average
1955 Moonfleet Actor Mrs. Minton 59
Average
1955 Run for Cover Actor Helga Swenson 59
Average
1952 No Time for Flowers Actor Anna Svoboda N/A
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1952 The Raiders Actor Elena de Ortega 58
Average
1951 Journey Into Light Actor Christine Thorssen 59
Average
1951 Four in a Jeep Actor Franziska Idinger 59
Average
1950 The Flying Missile Actor Karin Hansen 59
Average
1950 Dark City Actor Victoria Winant 59
Average
1950 This Side of the Law Actor Evelyn Taylor 58
Average
1950 No Sad Songs for Me Actor Chris Radna 58
Average
1950 Backfire Actor Lysa Radoff 59
Average
1949 The Wind Is My Lover Actor Singoalla 59
Average
1949 Night Unto Night Actor Ann Gracy 58
Average
1948 Adventures of Don Juan Actor Rainha Margarida 59
Average
1948 To the Victor Actor Christine Lund Lestrac N/A
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1946 Interlude Actor Vellamo Toivonen 58
Average
1945 The Serious Game Actor Lydia Stille 58
Average
1945 Svarta rosor Actor N/A
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1945 Maria på Kvarngården Actor Maria Holgersson 59
Average
1944 Jag är eld och luft Actor Jenny Ahrman N/A
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1944 Nebbie sul mare Actor Maria Rosai N/A
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1944 Appassionata Actor Maria 58
Average
1943 The Brothers' Woman Actor Emma 59
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1943 The Sin of Anna Lans Actor Anna Lans 59
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1942 Morgondagens melodi Actor N/A
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1942 Yellow Ward Actor Nurse Doris 58
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1941 If I Could Marry the Minister Actor Eva Örn 59
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1941 I paradis ... Actor Angelica Jansson N/A
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1940 Snurriga familjen Actor Cleaning woman 59
Average

Directing
1987 Unfinished Business Directing Director N/A
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Writing
1987 Unfinished Business Writing Writer N/A
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