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