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