Viveca Lindfors
Known for: 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.
Filmography
Series
Law & Order
Helga Holtz
1990
Series
The World of Hammer
Self (archive footage)
1994
Series
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
Series
Bonanza
Angela Bergstrom
1959
Series
Dynasty
1981
Series
Rawhide
1959
Series
Naked City
Lulu Kronen
1958
Series
The F.B.I.
Eva Bolen
1965
Series
Studio One
Lisa
1948
Series
Hotel
1982
Series
The Philco Television Playhouse
Widow
1948
Series
Climax!
Soledad Barojo
1954
Series
Climax!
Solange Tanbeau
1954
Series
Climax!
Lisa Muller
1954
Series
Ben Casey
1961
Series
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Laura
1964
Series
American Playhouse
Harriet White
1982
Series
American Playhouse
Zofia
1982
Series
Suspense
1949
Series
China Beach
1988
Series
Reading Rainbow
Self - Narrator (voice)
1983
Series
Adventures in Paradise
Sister Catherine
1959
Film
Stargate
Catherine
1994
Series
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948
Lux Video Theatre
Julie
1950
Series
DuPont Show of the Month
Camilla, la Perichole
1957
Film
Creepshow
Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")
1982
Series
Play of the Week
Belia Odry
1959
Film
The Exorcist III
Nurse X
1990
Film
The Way We Were
Paula Reisner
1973
Series
The Wizard
1986
Film
The Sure Thing
Professor Taub
1985
Film
King of Kings
Claudia
1961
Film
Zandalee
Tatta
1991
Series
Glitter
tba
1984
Series
Inside the Third Reich
Gypsy woman
1982
Film
The Hand
Psychologist
1981
Series
Johnny Midnight
Simone
1960
Film
Looking for Richard
Self
1996
Series
Letter to Loretta
Louise Reynard
1953
Film
Adventures of Don Juan
Rainha Margarida
1948
Film
Tabu
Sirkka Lind
1977
Film
Passions
Lila
1984
Film
Girlfriends
Beatrice
1978
Film
A Wedding
Ingrid Hellstrom
1978
Series
Frankenstein's Aunt
Teta
1987
Film
The Story of Ruth
Eleilat
1960
Film
Appassionata
Maria
1944
Film
Moonfleet
Mrs. Minton
1955
Film
The Best Little Girl in the World
Madame Seurat
1981
Film
Run for Cover
Helga Swenson
1955
Film
Dark City
Victoria Winant
1950
Film
Night Unto Night
Ann Gracy
1949
Film
Brainstorm
Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt
1965
Film
Snurriga familjen
Cleaning woman
1940
Film
The Damned
Freya Neilson
1962
Film
Unfinished Business
Helena
1987
Film
Last Summer in the Hamptons
Helena Mora
1995
Film
Playing for Time
Frau Schmidt
1980
Film
Marilyn: The Untold Story
Natasha Lytess
1980
Film
Backfire
Lysa Radoff
1950
Film
Tempest
Catherine II
1958
Film
Puzzle of a Downfall Child
Paula Galba
1970
Film
The Linguini Incident
Miracle
1991
Film
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Self
1997
Film
Welcome to L.A.
Susan Moore
1976
Film
Going Undercover
Mrs. Bellinger
1988
Film
For Ladies Only
Rachel Loring
1981
Film
The Raiders
Elena de Ortega
1952
Film
The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
Dr. Rice
1984
Series
Pappa Pellerins dotter
1974
Film
I Accuse!
Lucie Dreyfus
1958
Film
No Sad Songs for Me
Chris Radna
1950
Film
Rachel River
Harriet White
1989
Film
Backstreet Justice
Mrs. Robovit
1994
Svarta rosor
1945
Film
Secret Weapons
Aunt Rosa Koslov
1985
Film
Child of Darkness, Child of Light
Ida Walsh
1991
Film
Sylvia
Irma Olanski
1965
Film
Cauldron of Blood
Tania Badulescu
1968
Film
Fanfare for a Death Scene
Ala Sarah
1964
Film
The Diary of Anne Frank
Petronella Van Daan
1967
Film
No Exit
Inez
1962
Film
Bell from Hell
Marta
1974
Film
Silent Madness
Mrs. Collins
1984
Film
The Halliday Brand
Aleta Burris
1957
Film
Zelda
1993
Film
The Tenth Level
Mrs. Schnagel
1976
Film
Four in a Jeep
Franziska Idinger
1951
Film
A House Without Boundaries
Señorita Elvira
1972
Film
The Flying Missile
Karin Hansen
1950
Film
This Side of the Law
Evelyn Taylor
1950
Film
Journey Into Light
Christine Thorssen
1951
Film
To the Victor
Christine Lund Lestrac
1948
Film
Minns ni?
(archive footage)
1993
Film
A Doctor's Story
Mrs. Kristina Karlberg
1984
Film
Interlude
Vellamo Toivonen
1946
Film
Natural Enemies
Psychiatrist
1979
Film
Natural Enemies
Dr. Baker
1979
Film
A Question of Guilt
Dr. Rosen
1978
Film
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
Barbara Harper
1982
Film
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
Grandma Bergman
1980
Film
Singoalla
Singoalla
1949
Film
Voices
Mrs. Lemon
1979
Film
Freckled Max and the Spooks
Baronka
1987
Film
An Affair of the Skin
Victoria
1963
Film
Oscuros sueños de agosto
Isabel
1967
Film
Coming Apart
Monica
1969
Misplaced
Zofia
1989
Film
The Serious Game
Lydia Stille
1945
Film
Exiled in America
Dr. Helena Lindenhaim
1992
Film
The Ann Jillian Story
Ann's Mother
1988
Film
Linus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet
Ambassadress
1979
Film
I paradis ...
Angelica Jansson
1941
Film
The Brothers' Woman
Emma
1943
Film
Yellow Ward
Nurse Doris
1942
Geoffrey Beene 30
1993
Film
Rendezvous in Black
Martine
1956
Film
The Sin of Anna Lans
Anna Lans
1943
Film
If I Could Marry the Minister
Eva Örn
1941
Morgondagens melodi
1942
Film
The Last Tycoon
Kathleen Moore
1957
Film
Weddings and Babies
Bea
1960
Film
Run For Cover
Senator Anderson
1995
Film
No Time for Flowers
Anna Svoboda
1952
Goin' to Chicago
1990
Film
Jag är eld och luft
Jenny Ahrman
1944
Film
Marie in the Windmill
Maria Holgersson
1945
Film
La donna del peccato
1942
Film
Nebbie sul mare
Maria Rosai
1944
Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll
Madame Zapote
1961
Hammer's Women: Viveca Lindfors
2019