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Viveca Lindfors

Viveca Lindfors

Known for: Acting

Born 29/12/1920
Died 1995-10-25
Place of birth Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden

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.

Filmography

Law & Order Series ★ 7,3

Law & Order

Helga Holtz

1990

The Mike Douglas Show Series ★ 5,8

The Mike Douglas Show

Self

1961

Bonanza Series ★ 7,5

Bonanza

Angela Bergstrom

1959

Dynasty Series ★ 6,5

Dynasty

1981

Climax! Series ★ 3,8

Climax!

Soledad Barojo

1954

Climax! Series ★ 3,8

Climax!

Solange Tanbeau

1954

Climax! Series ★ 3,8

Climax!

Lisa Muller

1954

The Philco Television Playhouse Series ★ 6,6

The Philco Television Playhouse

Widow

1948

Ben Casey Series ★ 5,9

Ben Casey

1961

Naked City Series ★ 5,7

Naked City

Lulu Kronen

1958

Hotel Series ★ 6,8

Hotel

1982

Studio One Series ★ 5,4

Studio One

Lisa

1948

Rawhide Series ★ 7,2

Rawhide

1959

The F.B.I. Series ★ 5,6

The F.B.I.

Eva Bolen

1965

The Ed Sullivan Show Series ★ 6,8

The Ed Sullivan Show

Self

1948

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Series ★ 7,7

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Laura

1964

Adventures in Paradise Series ★ 6,1

Adventures in Paradise

Sister Catherine

1959

Reading Rainbow Series ★ 8,3

Reading Rainbow

Self - Narrator (voice)

1983

China Beach Series ★ 7,5

China Beach

1988

Suspense Series ★ 5,1

Suspense

1949

Series ★ 6,7

Lux Video Theatre

Julie

1950

Stargate Film ★ 7,0

Stargate

Catherine

1994

DuPont Show of the Month Series ★ 7,4

DuPont Show of the Month

Camilla, la Perichole

1957

The World of Hammer Series ★ 6,7

The World of Hammer

Self (archive footage)

1994

Letter to Loretta Series ★ 6,6

Letter to Loretta

Louise Reynard

1953

The Wizard Series ★ 7,0

The Wizard

1986

Johnny Midnight Series ★ 7,0

Johnny Midnight

Simone

1960

The Exorcist III Film ★ 6,3

The Exorcist III

Nurse X

1990

Play of the Week Series ★ 8,0

Play of the Week

Belia Odry

1959

Creepshow Film ★ 6,9

Creepshow

Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")

1982

Zandalee Film ★ 4,4

Zandalee

Tatta

1991

The Way We Were Film ★ 7,0

The Way We Were

Paula Reisner

1973

King of Kings Film ★ 7,1

King of Kings

Claudia

1961

Glitter Series ★ 5,3

Glitter

tba

1984

The Sure Thing Film ★ 6,5

The Sure Thing

Professor Taub

1985

Inside the Third Reich Series ★ 8,0

Inside the Third Reich

Gypsy woman

1982

A Wedding Film ★ 6,3

A Wedding

Ingrid Hellstrom

1978

Who Is Henry Jaglom? Film ★ 6,8

Who Is Henry Jaglom?

Self

1997

Tabu Film ★ 5,0

Tabu

Sirkka Lind

1977

Passions Film ★ 6,8

Passions

Lila

1984

Adventures of Don Juan Film ★ 6,8

Adventures of Don Juan

Rainha Margarida

1948

Sylvia Film ★ 6,3

Sylvia

Irma Olanski

1965

Moonfleet Film ★ 6,5

Moonfleet

Mrs. Minton

1955

Frankenstein's Aunt Series ★ 7,4

Frankenstein's Aunt

Teta

1987

Looking for Richard Film ★ 6,8

Looking for Richard

Self

1996

The Hand Film ★ 5,9

The Hand

Psychologist

1981

The Story of Ruth Film ★ 7,4

The Story of Ruth

Eleilat

1960

Silent Madness Film ★ 4,9

Silent Madness

Mrs. Collins

1984

Secret Weapons Film ★ 6,4

Secret Weapons

Aunt Rosa Koslov

1985

The Raiders Film ★ 6,3

The Raiders

Elena de Ortega

1952

Dark City Film ★ 6,5

Dark City

Victoria Winant

1950

The Linguini Incident Film ★ 6,6

The Linguini Incident

Miracle

1991

I Accuse! Film ★ 6,6

I Accuse!

Lucie Dreyfus

1958

Backfire Film ★ 5,9

Backfire

Lysa Radoff

1950

Film ★ 8,0

Misplaced

Zofia

1989

Run for Cover Film ★ 6,8

Run for Cover

Helga Swenson

1955

Welcome to L.A. Film ★ 5,0

Welcome to L.A.

Susan Moore

1976

Appassionata Film ★ 5,8

Appassionata

Maria

1944

Playing for Time Film ★ 6,9

Playing for Time

Frau Schmidt

1980

Girlfriends Film ★ 6,7

Girlfriends

Beatrice

1978

The Damned Film ★ 6,3

The Damned

Freya Neilson

1962

Film ★ 10,0

Morgondagens melodi

1942

Marilyn: The Untold Story Film ★ 6,9

Marilyn: The Untold Story

Natasha Lytess

1980

Voices Film ★ 3,8

Voices

Mrs. Lemon

1979

Brainstorm Film ★ 6,1

Brainstorm

Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt

1965

Backstreet Justice Film ★ 3,7

Backstreet Justice

Mrs. Robovit

1994

Tempest Film ★ 6,5

Tempest

Catherine II

1958

Puzzle of a Downfall Child Film ★ 6,4

Puzzle of a Downfall Child

Paula Galba

1970

The Tenth Level Film ★ 5,8

The Tenth Level

Mrs. Schnagel

1976

Last Summer in the Hamptons Film ★ 5,8

Last Summer in the Hamptons

Helena Mora

1995

Going Undercover Film ★ 2,8

Going Undercover

Mrs. Bellinger

1988

Child of Darkness, Child of Light Film ★ 6,0

Child of Darkness, Child of Light

Ida Walsh

1991

Coming Apart Film ★ 6,2

Coming Apart

Monica

1969

Divorce Wars: A Love Story Film ★ 7,5

Divorce Wars: A Love Story

Barbara Harper

1982

A Question of Guilt Film ★ 6,8

A Question of Guilt

Dr. Rosen

1978

The Flying Missile Film ★ 5,3

The Flying Missile

Karin Hansen

1950

Marie in the Windmill Film ★ 5,0

Marie in the Windmill

Maria Holgersson

1945

This Side of the Law Film ★ 4,8

This Side of the Law

Evelyn Taylor

1950

Fanfare for a Death Scene Film ★ 7,0

Fanfare for a Death Scene

Ala Sarah

1964

Exiled in America Film ★ 5,5

Exiled in America

Dr. Helena Lindenhaim

1992

For Ladies Only Film ★ 4,7

For Ladies Only

Rachel Loring

1981

Rachel River Film ★ 7,3

Rachel River

Harriet White

1989

Cauldron of Blood Film ★ 4,3

Cauldron of Blood

Tania Badulescu

1968

The Best Little Girl in the World Film ★ 5,6

The Best Little Girl in the World

Madame Seurat

1981

No Sad Songs for Me Film ★ 6,3

No Sad Songs for Me

Chris Radna

1950

A Doctor's Story Film ★ 6,7

A Doctor's Story

Mrs. Kristina Karlberg

1984

The Halliday Brand Film ★ 6,2

The Halliday Brand

Aleta Burris

1957

The Diary of Anne Frank Film ★ 8,0

The Diary of Anne Frank

Petronella Van Daan

1967

To the Victor Film ★ 8,0

To the Victor

Christine Lund Lestrac

1948

Night Unto Night Film ★ 5,4

Night Unto Night

Ann Gracy

1949

Oscuros sueños de agosto Film ★ 5,4

Oscuros sueños de agosto

Isabel

1967

Zelda Film ★ 10,0

Zelda

1993

Bell from Hell Film ★ 5,6

Bell from Hell

Marta

1974

Unfinished Business Film ★ 9,0

Unfinished Business

Helena

1987

Film

Geoffrey Beene 30

1993

Singoalla Film ★ 6,3

Singoalla

Singoalla

1949

No Exit Film ★ 4,8

No Exit

Inez

1962

Natural Enemies Film ★ 6,0

Natural Enemies

Psychiatrist

1979

Natural Enemies Film ★ 6,0

Natural Enemies

Dr. Baker

1979

Minns ni? Film

Minns ni?

(archive footage)

1993

Journey Into Light Film ★ 6,5

Journey Into Light

Christine Thorssen

1951

Mom, the Wolfman and Me Film ★ 7,0

Mom, the Wolfman and Me

Grandma Bergman

1980

Yellow Ward Film ★ 4,9

Yellow Ward

Nurse Doris

1942

Interlude Film ★ 5,3

Interlude

Vellamo Toivonen

1946

The Brothers' Woman Film ★ 6,3

The Brothers' Woman

Emma

1943

The Sin of Anna Lans Film ★ 7,3

The Sin of Anna Lans

Anna Lans

1943

A House Without Boundaries Film ★ 5,1

A House Without Boundaries

Señorita Elvira

1972

The Three Wishes of Billy Grier Film ★ 5,0

The Three Wishes of Billy Grier

Dr. Rice

1984

Four in a Jeep Film ★ 6,2

Four in a Jeep

Franziska Idinger

1951

The Last Tycoon Film

The Last Tycoon

Kathleen Moore

1957

If I Could Marry the Minister Film ★ 7,7

If I Could Marry the Minister

Eva Örn

1941

Jag är eld och luft Film ★ 7,0

Jag är eld och luft

Jenny Ahrman

1944

Snurriga familjen Film ★ 6,5

Snurriga familjen

Cleaning woman

1940

Freckled Max and the Spooks Film ★ 6,0

Freckled Max and the Spooks

Baronka

1987

Run For Cover Film ★ 4,4

Run For Cover

Senator Anderson

1995

An Affair of the Skin Film ★ 10,0

An Affair of the Skin

Victoria

1963

Film

Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll

Madame Zapote

1961

The Serious Game Film ★ 3,7

The Serious Game

Lydia Stille

1945

Pappa Pellerins dotter Series

Pappa Pellerins dotter

1974

I paradis ... Film ★ 8,0

I paradis ...

Angelica Jansson

1941

Film ★ 10,0

Svarta rosor

1945

The Ann Jillian Story Film ★ 5,7

The Ann Jillian Story

Ann's Mother

1988

Nebbie sul mare Film ★ 9,0

Nebbie sul mare

Maria Rosai

1944

La donna del peccato Film ★ 10,0

La donna del peccato

1942

No Time for Flowers Film ★ 9,0

No Time for Flowers

Anna Svoboda

1952

Film ★ 5,0

Goin' to Chicago

1990

Rendezvous in Black Film

Rendezvous in Black

Martine

1956

Weddings and Babies Film ★ 5,9

Weddings and Babies

Bea

1960

Linus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet Film ★ 7,0

Linus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet

Ambassadress

1979

Film

Hammer's Women: Viveca Lindfors

2019