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
All Movies (99)
- Hammer's Women: Viveca Lindfors2019
- Who Is Henry Jaglom?1997 · as Self
- Looking for Richard1996 · as Self
- Last Summer in the Hamptons1995 · as Helena Mora
- Run For Cover1995 · as Senator Anderson
- Stargate1994 · as Catherine
- Backstreet Justice1994 · as Mrs. Robovit
- Zelda1993
- Minns ni?1993 · as (archive footage)
- Geoffrey Beene 301993
- Exiled in America1992 · as Dr. Helena Lindenhaim
- Zandalee1991 · as Tatta
- Child of Darkness, Child of Light1991 · as Ida Walsh
- The Linguini Incident1991 · as Miracle
- The Exorcist III1990 · as Nurse X
- Goin' to Chicago1990
- Misplaced1989 · as Zofia
- Rachel River1989 · as Harriet White
- Going Undercover1988 · as Mrs. Bellinger
- The Ann Jillian Story1988 · as Ann's Mother
- Freckled Max and the Spooks1987 · as Baronka
- Unfinished Business1987 · as Helena
- Secret Weapons1985 · as Aunt Rosa Koslov
- The Sure Thing1985 · as Professor Taub
- The Three Wishes of Billy Grier1984 · as Dr. Rice
- Silent Madness1984 · as Mrs. Collins
- Passions1984 · as Lila
- A Doctor's Story1984 · as Mrs. Kristina Karlberg
- Creepshow1982 · as Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")
- Divorce Wars: A Love Story1982 · as Barbara Harper
- For Ladies Only1981 · as Rachel Loring
- The Best Little Girl in the World1981 · as Madame Seurat
- The Hand1981 · as Psychologist
- Marilyn: The Untold Story1980 · as Natasha Lytess
- Mom, the Wolfman and Me1980 · as Grandma Bergman
- Playing for Time1980 · as Frau Schmidt
- Natural Enemies1979 · as Psychiatrist
- Natural Enemies1979 · as Dr. Baker
- Linus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet1979 · as Ambassadress
- Voices1979 · as Mrs. Lemon
- A Wedding1978 · as Ingrid Hellstrom
- Girlfriends1978 · as Beatrice
- A Question of Guilt1978 · as Dr. Rosen
- Tabu1977 · as Sirkka Lind
- Welcome to L.A.1976 · as Susan Moore
- The Tenth Level1976 · as Mrs. Schnagel
- Bell from Hell1974 · as Marta
- The Way We Were1973 · as Paula Reisner
- A House Without Boundaries1972 · as Señorita Elvira
- Puzzle of a Downfall Child1970 · as Paula Galba
- Coming Apart1969 · as Monica
- Cauldron of Blood1968 · as Tania Badulescu
- The Diary of Anne Frank1967 · as Petronella Van Daan
- Oscuros sueños de agosto1967 · as Isabel
- Brainstorm1965 · as Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt
- Sylvia1965 · as Irma Olanski
- Fanfare for a Death Scene1964 · as Ala Sarah
- An Affair of the Skin1963 · as Victoria
- The Damned1962 · as Freya Neilson
- No Exit1962 · as Inez
- Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll1961 · as Madame Zapote
- King of Kings1961 · as Claudia
- Weddings and Babies1960 · as Bea
- The Story of Ruth1960 · as Eleilat
- Tempest1958 · as Catherine II
- I Accuse!1958 · as Lucie Dreyfus
- The Last Tycoon1957 · as Kathleen Moore
- The Halliday Brand1957 · as Aleta Burris
- Rendezvous in Black1956 · as Martine
- Moonfleet1955 · as Mrs. Minton
- Run for Cover1955 · as Helga Swenson
- No Time for Flowers1952 · as Anna Svoboda
- The Raiders1952 · as Elena de Ortega
- Journey Into Light1951 · as Christine Thorssen
- Four in a Jeep1951 · as Franziska Idinger
- The Flying Missile1950 · as Karin Hansen
- Dark City1950 · as Victoria Winant
- This Side of the Law1950 · as Evelyn Taylor
- No Sad Songs for Me1950 · as Chris Radna
- Backfire1950 · as Lysa Radoff
- Singoalla1949 · as Singoalla
- Night Unto Night1949 · as Ann Gracy
- Adventures of Don Juan1948 · as Rainha Margarida
- To the Victor1948 · as Christine Lund Lestrac
- Interlude1946 · as Vellamo Toivonen
- The Serious Game1945 · as Lydia Stille
- Svarta rosor1945
- Marie in the Windmill1945 · as Maria Holgersson
- Jag är eld och luft1944 · as Jenny Ahrman
- Nebbie sul mare1944 · as Maria Rosai
- Appassionata1944 · as Maria
- The Brothers' Woman1943 · as Emma
- The Sin of Anna Lans1943 · as Anna Lans
- La donna del peccato1942
- Morgondagens melodi1942
- Yellow Ward1942 · as Nurse Doris
- If I Could Marry the Minister1941 · as Eva Örn
- I paradis ...1941 · as Angelica Jansson
- Snurriga familjen1940 · as Cleaning woman
All TV Shows (31)
- The World of Hammer1994 · as Self (archive footage)
- Law & Order1990 · as Helga Holtz
- China Beach1988
- Frankenstein's Aunt1987 · as Teta
- The Wizard1986
- Glitter1984 · as tba
- Reading Rainbow1983 · as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Hotel1982
- Inside the Third Reich1982 · as Gypsy woman
- Dynasty1981
- Pappa Pellerins dotter1974
- The F.B.I.1965 · as Eva Bolen
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea1964 · as Laura
- The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self
- Ben Casey1961
- Johnny Midnight1960 · as Simone
- Play of the Week1959 · as Belia Odry
- Adventures in Paradise1959 · as Sister Catherine
- Bonanza1959 · as Angela Bergstrom
- Rawhide1959
- Naked City1958 · as Lulu Kronen
- DuPont Show of the Month1957 · as Camilla, la Perichole
- Climax!1954 · as Soledad Barojo
- Climax!1954 · as Solange Tanbeau
- Climax!1954 · as Lisa Muller
- Letter to Loretta1953 · as Louise Reynard
- Lux Video Theatre1950 · as Julie
- Suspense1949
- Studio One1948 · as Lisa
- The Philco Television Playhouse1948 · as Widow
- The Ed Sullivan Show1948 · as Self