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Viveca Lindfors

Viveca Lindfors

Acting

Born: December 29, 1920Uppsala, 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.

Known For
Filmography
Who Is Henry Jaglom?

Who Is Henry Jaglom?

Self

1997
Looking for Richard

Looking for Richard

Self

1996
Last Summer in the Hamptons

Last Summer in the Hamptons

Helena Mora

1995
Run For Cover

Run For Cover

Senator Anderson

1995
Stargate

Stargate

Catherine

1994
Backstreet Justice

Backstreet Justice

Mrs. Robovit

1994
Zelda

Zelda

1993
Minns ni?

Minns ni?

(archive footage)

1993

Geoffrey Beene 30

1993
Exiled in America

Exiled in America

Dr. Helena Lindenhaim

1992
Zandalee

Zandalee

Tatta

1991
The Linguini Incident

The Linguini Incident

Miracle

1991
Child of Darkness, Child of Light

Child of Darkness, Child of Light

Ida Walsh

1991
The Exorcist III

The Exorcist III

Nurse X

1990

Goin' to Chicago

1990

Misplaced

Zofia

1989
Rachel River

Rachel River

Harriet White

1989
Going Undercover

Going Undercover

Mrs. Bellinger

1988
The Ann Jillian Story

The Ann Jillian Story

Ann's Mother

1988
Freckled Max and the Spooks

Freckled Max and the Spooks

Baronka

1987
Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business

Helena

1987
Secret Weapons

Secret Weapons

Aunt Rosa Koslov

1985
The Sure Thing

The Sure Thing

Professor Taub

1985
The Three Wishes of Billy Grier

The Three Wishes of Billy Grier

Dr. Rice

1984
Silent Madness

Silent Madness

Mrs. Collins

1984
Passions

Passions

Lila

1984
A Doctor's Story

A Doctor's Story

Mrs. Kristina Karlberg

1984
Creepshow

Creepshow

Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")

1982
Divorce Wars: A Love Story

Divorce Wars: A Love Story

Barbara Harper

1982
For Ladies Only

For Ladies Only

Rachel Loring

1981
The Best Little Girl in the World

The Best Little Girl in the World

Madame Seurat

1981
The Hand

The Hand

Psychologist

1981
Marilyn: The Untold Story

Marilyn: The Untold Story

Natasha Lytess

1980
Mom, the Wolfman and Me

Mom, the Wolfman and Me

Grandma Bergman

1980
Playing for Time

Playing for Time

Frau Schmidt

1980
Natural Enemies

Natural Enemies

Dr. Baker

1979
Natural Enemies

Natural Enemies

Psychiatrist

1979
Voices

Voices

Mrs. Lemon

1979
A Wedding

A Wedding

Ingrid Hellstrom

1978
Girlfriends

Girlfriends

Beatrice

1978
A Question of Guilt

A Question of Guilt

Dr. Rosen

1978
Tabu

Tabu

Sirkka Lind

1977
Welcome to L.A.

Welcome to L.A.

Susan Moore

1976
The Tenth Level

The Tenth Level

Mrs. Schnagel

1976
Bell from Hell

Bell from Hell

Marta

1974
The Way We Were

The Way We Were

Paula Reisner

1973
A House Without Boundaries

A House Without Boundaries

Señorita Elvira

1972
Puzzle of a Downfall Child

Puzzle of a Downfall Child

Paula Galba

1970
Coming Apart

Coming Apart

Monica

1969
Cauldron of Blood

Cauldron of Blood

Tania Badulescu

1968
The Diary of Anne Frank

The Diary of Anne Frank

Petronella Van Daan

1967
Oscuros sueños de agosto

Oscuros sueños de agosto

Isabel

1967
Brainstorm

Brainstorm

Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt

1965
Sylvia

Sylvia

Irma Olanski

1965
Fanfare for a Death Scene

Fanfare for a Death Scene

Ala Sarah

1964
An Affair of the Skin

An Affair of the Skin

Victoria

1963
The Damned

The Damned

Freya Neilson

1962
No Exit

No Exit

Inez

1962

Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll

Madame Zapote

1961
King of Kings

King of Kings

Claudia

1961
Weddings and Babies

Weddings and Babies

Bea

1960
The Story of Ruth

The Story of Ruth

Eleilat

1960
Tempest

Tempest

Catherine II

1958
I Accuse!

I Accuse!

Lucie Dreyfus

1958
The Last Tycoon

The Last Tycoon

Kathleen Moore

1957
The Halliday Brand

The Halliday Brand

Aleta Burris

1957
Rendezvous in Black

Rendezvous in Black

Martine

1956
Moonfleet

Moonfleet

Mrs. Minton

1955
Run for Cover

Run for Cover

Helga Swenson

1955
No Time for Flowers

No Time for Flowers

Anna Svoboda

1952
The Raiders

The Raiders

Elena de Ortega

1952
Journey Into Light

Journey Into Light

Christine Thorssen

1951
Four in a Jeep

Four in a Jeep

Franziska Idinger

1951
The Flying Missile

The Flying Missile

Karin Hansen

1950
Dark City

Dark City

Victoria Winant

1950
This Side of the Law

This Side of the Law

Evelyn Taylor

1950
No Sad Songs for Me

No Sad Songs for Me

Chris Radna

1950
Backfire

Backfire

Lysa Radoff

1950
Singoalla

Singoalla

Singoalla

1949
Night Unto Night

Night Unto Night

Ann Gracy

1949
Adventures of Don Juan

Adventures of Don Juan

Rainha Margarida

1948
To the Victor

To the Victor

Christine Lund Lestrac

1948
Interlude

Interlude

Vellamo Toivonen

1946
The Serious Game

The Serious Game

Lydia Stille

1945
Svarta rosor

Svarta rosor

1945
Marie in the Windmill

Marie in the Windmill

Maria Holgersson

1945
Jag är eld och luft

Jag är eld och luft

Jenny Ahrman

1944
Nebbie sul mare

Nebbie sul mare

Maria Rosai

1944
Appassionata

Appassionata

Maria

1944
The Brothers' Woman

The Brothers' Woman

Emma

1943
The Sin of Anna Lans

The Sin of Anna Lans

Anna Lans

1943
La donna del peccato

La donna del peccato

1942
Morgondagens melodi

Morgondagens melodi

1942
Yellow Ward

Yellow Ward

Nurse Doris

1942
If I Could Marry the Minister

If I Could Marry the Minister

Eva Örn

1941
I paradis ...

I paradis ...

Angelica Jansson

1941
Snurriga familjen

Snurriga familjen

Cleaning woman

1940