Viveca Lindfors

Acting

Born December 29, 1920 — Died October 25, 1995 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.

Movies(98)

Hammer's Women: Viveca Lindfors

2019

Who Is Henry Jaglom?

Self

1997

Looking for Richard

Self

1996

Last Summer in the Hamptons

Helena Mora

1995

Run For Cover

Senator Anderson

1995

Stargate

Catherine

1994

Backstreet Justice

Mrs. Robovit

1994

Zelda

1993

Minns ni?

(archive footage)

1993

Geoffrey Beene 30

1993

Exiled in America

Dr. Helena Lindenhaim

1992

Zandalee

Tatta

1991

Child of Darkness, Child of Light

Ida Walsh

1991

The Linguini Incident

Miracle

1991

The Exorcist III

Nurse X

1990

Goin' to Chicago

1990

Misplaced

Zofia

1989

Rachel River

Harriet White

1989

Going Undercover

Mrs. Bellinger

1988

The Ann Jillian Story

Ann's Mother

1988

Freckled Max and the Spooks

Baronka

1987

Unfinished Business

Helena

1987

Secret Weapons

Aunt Rosa Koslov

1985

The Sure Thing

Professor Taub

1985

The Three Wishes of Billy Grier

Dr. Rice

1984

Silent Madness

Mrs. Collins

1984

Passions

Lila

1984

A Doctor's Story

Mrs. Kristina Karlberg

1984

Creepshow

Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")

1982

Divorce Wars: A Love Story

Barbara Harper

1982

For Ladies Only

Rachel Loring

1981

The Best Little Girl in the World

Madame Seurat

1981

The Hand

Psychologist

1981

Marilyn: The Untold Story

Natasha Lytess

1980

Mom, the Wolfman and Me

Grandma Bergman

1980

Playing for Time

Frau Schmidt

1980

Natural Enemies

Psychiatrist

1979

Linus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet

Ambassadress

1979

Voices

Mrs. Lemon

1979

A Wedding

Ingrid Hellstrom

1978

Girlfriends

Beatrice

1978

A Question of Guilt

Dr. Rosen

1978

Tabu

Sirkka Lind

1977

Welcome to L.A.

Susan Moore

1976

The Tenth Level

Mrs. Schnagel

1976

Bell from Hell

Marta

1974

The Way We Were

Paula Reisner

1973

A House Without Boundaries

Señorita Elvira

1972

Puzzle of a Downfall Child

Paula Galba

1970

Coming Apart

Monica

1969

Cauldron of Blood

Tania Badulescu

1968

The Diary of Anne Frank

Petronella Van Daan

1967

Oscuros sueños de agosto

Isabel

1967

Brainstorm

Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt

1965

Sylvia

Irma Olanski

1965

Fanfare for a Death Scene

Ala Sarah

1964

An Affair of the Skin

Victoria

1963

The Damned

Freya Neilson

1962

No Exit

Inez

1962

Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll

Madame Zapote

1961

King of Kings

Claudia

1961

Weddings and Babies

Bea

1960

The Story of Ruth

Eleilat

1960

Tempest

Catherine II

1958

I Accuse!

Lucie Dreyfus

1958

The Last Tycoon

Kathleen Moore

1957

The Halliday Brand

Aleta Burris

1957

Rendezvous in Black

Martine

1956

Moonfleet

Mrs. Minton

1955

Run for Cover

Helga Swenson

1955

No Time for Flowers

Anna Svoboda

1952

The Raiders

Elena de Ortega

1952

Journey Into Light

Christine Thorssen

1951

Four in a Jeep

Franziska Idinger

1951

The Flying Missile

Karin Hansen

1950

Dark City

Victoria Winant

1950

This Side of the Law

Evelyn Taylor

1950

No Sad Songs for Me

Chris Radna

1950

Backfire

Lysa Radoff

1950

Singoalla

1949

Night Unto Night

Ann Gracy

1949

Adventures of Don Juan

Rainha Margarida

1948

To the Victor

Christine Lund Lestrac

1948

Interlude

Vellamo Toivonen

1946

The Serious Game

Lydia Stille

1945

Svarta rosor

1945

Marie in the Windmill

Maria Holgersson

1945

Jag är eld och luft

Jenny Ahrman

1944

Nebbie sul mare

Maria Rosai

1944

Appassionata

Maria

1944

The Brothers' Woman

Emma

1943

The Sin of Anna Lans

Anna Lans

1943

La donna del peccato

1942

Morgondagens melodi

1942

Yellow Ward

Nurse Doris

1942

If I Could Marry the Minister

Eva Örn

1941

I paradis ...

Angelica Jansson

1941

Snurriga familjen

Cleaning woman

1940

Viveca Lindfors

TV Shows(29)

Movies(98)