Viveca Lindfors
Biography
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
Catherine
Stargate
Paula Reisner
The Way We Were
Aunt Rosa Koslov
Secret Weapons
Emma
Brödernas kvinna
Nurse X
The Exorcist III
Zelda
Professor Taub
The Sure Thing
Lysa Radoff
Backfire
Aleta Burris
The Halliday Brand
Rainha Margarida
Adventures of Don Juan
Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt
Brainstorm
Doctress
The Hand
Victoria Winant
Dark City
Claudia
King of Kings
Mrs. Minton
Moonfleet
Mrs. Collins
Silent Madness
Eleilat
The Story of Ruth
(archive footage)
Minns ni?
Evelyn Taylor
This Side of the Law
Ingrid Hellstrom
A Wedding
Maria Rosai
Nebbie sul mare
Monica
Coming Apart
Freya Neilson
The Damned
Marta
La campana del infierno
Paula Galba
Puzzle of a Downfall Child
Helga Swenson
Run for Cover
Susan Moore
Welcome to L.A.
Irma Olanski
Sylvia
Singoalla
Singoalla
Ala Sarah
Fanfare for a Death Scene
Inez
No Exit
Ann Gracy
Night Unto Night
Dr. Rosen
A Question of Guilt
Sirkka Lind
Tabu
Vellamo Toivonen
I dödens väntrum
Bea
Weddings and Babies
Mrs. Lemon
Voices
Helena Mora
Last Summer in the Hamptons
Maria Holgersson
Maria på Kvarngården
Lucie Dreyfus
I Accuse!
Chris Radna
No Sad Songs for Me
Natasha Lytess
Marilyn: The Untold Story
Cleaning woman
Snurriga familjen
Catherine II
La tempesta
Karin Hansen
The Flying Missile
Angelica Jansson
I paradis ...
Tatta
Zandalee
Ida Walsh
Child of Darkness, Child of Light
Mrs. Schnagel
The Tenth Level
Madame Zapote
Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll
Miracle
The Linguini Incident
Gypsy woman
Inside the Third Reich
Anna Lans
Anna Lans
Zofia
Misplaced
Barbara Harper
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
Christine Thorssen
Journey Into Light
Rachel Loring
For Ladies Only
Madame Seurat
The Best Little Girl in the World
Elena de Ortega
The Raiders
Kathleen Moore
The Last Tycoon
Christine Lund Lestrac
To the Victor
Dr. Rice
The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
Isabel
Oscuros sueños de agosto
Tania Badulescu
El coleccionista de cadáveres
Morgondagens melodi
Svarta rosor
Harriet White
Rachel River
Eva Örn
Tänk, om jag gifter mig med prästen
Mrs. Robovit
Backstreet Justice
Franziska Idinger
Die Vier im Jeep
Anna Svoboda
No Time for Flowers
Lydia Stille
Den allvarsamma leken
Mrs. Bellinger
Going Undercover
Baronka
Pehavý Max a strašidlá
Mrs. Kristina Karlberg
A Doctor's Story
Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")
Creepshow
Lila
Passions
Dr. Helena Lindenhaim
Exiled in America
Psychiatrist
Natural Enemies
Maria
Appassionata
Petronella Van Daan
The Diary of Anne Frank
Señorita Elvira
La casa sin fronteras
Senator Anderson
Run For Cover
Helena
Unfinished Business
Ann's Mother
The Ann Jillian Story
Geoffrey Beene 30
Nurse Doris
Gula kliniken
Frau Schmidt
Playing for Time
Victoria
An Affair of the Skin
Jenny Ahrman
Jag är eld och luft
Grandma Bergman
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
Beatrice
Girlfriends
Self
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Dr. Baker
Natural Enemies
Goin' to Chicago
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
95
Gender
Female
Birthday
1920-12-29
Place of Birth
Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden
Also Known As
Elsa Viveca Torstensdotter Lindfors