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Viveca Lindfors

Viveca Lindfors

Known For Acting
Birthday Dec 29, 1920
Died Oct 25, 1995 (74)
Birthplace Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden
Popularity 0.5 (history)
Updated Dec 19, 2024 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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 D ... ramatic 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.

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Last Summer in the Hamptons

Last Summer in the Hamptons

1995

as Helena Mora

Run For Cover

Run For Cover

1995

as Senator Anderson

Stargate

Stargate

1994

as Catherine

Backstreet Justice

Backstreet Justice

1994

as Mrs. Robovit

Exiled in America

Exiled in America

1992

as Dr. Helena Lindenhaim

Zandalee

Zandalee

1991

as Tatta

The Linguini Incident

The Linguini Incident

1991

as Miracle

The Exorcist III

The Exorcist III

1990

as Nurse X

Misplaced

Misplaced

1989

as Zofia

Rachel River

Rachel River

1988

as Harriet White

Going Undercover

Going Undercover

1988

as Mrs. Bellinger

The Ann Jillian Story

The Ann Jillian Story

1988

as Ann's Mother

Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business

1987

as Helena

Secret Weapons

Secret Weapons

1985

as Aunt Rosa Koslov

The Sure Thing

The Sure Thing

1985

as Professor Taub

Silent Madness

Silent Madness

1984

as Mrs. Collins

Passions

Passions

1984

as Lila

A Doctor's Story

A Doctor's Story

1984

as Mrs. Kristina Karlberg

Divorce Wars: A Love Story

Divorce Wars: A Love Story

1982

as Barbara Harper

Creepshow

Creepshow

1982

as Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")

Inside the Third Reich

Inside the Third Reich

1982

as Gypsy woman

For Ladies Only

For Ladies Only

1981

as Rachel Loring

The Hand

The Hand

1981

as Doctress

The Best Little Girl in the World

The Best Little Girl in the World

1981

as Madame Seurat

Marilyn: The Untold Story

Marilyn: The Untold Story

1980

as Natasha Lytess

Mom, the Wolfman and Me

Mom, the Wolfman and Me

1980

as Grandma Bergman

Playing for Time

Playing for Time

1980

as Frau Schmidt

Natural Enemies

Natural Enemies

1979

as Psychiatrist

Voices

Voices

1979

as Mrs. Lemon

Natural Enemies

Natural Enemies

1979

as Dr. Baker

A Question of Guilt

A Question of Guilt

1978

as Dr. Rosen

A Wedding

A Wedding

1978

as Ingrid Hellstrom

Girlfriends

Girlfriends

1978

as Beatrice

The Tenth Level

The Tenth Level

1976

as Mrs. Schnagel

Welcome to L.A.

Welcome to L.A.

1976

as Susan Moore

The Way We Were

The Way We Were

1973

as Paula Reisner

Puzzle of a Downfall Child

Puzzle of a Downfall Child

1970

as Paula Galba

Cauldron of Blood

Cauldron of Blood

1970

as Tania Badulescu

Coming Apart

Coming Apart

1969

as Monica

The Diary of Anne Frank

The Diary of Anne Frank

1967

as Petronella Van Daan

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

1965

as Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt

Sylvia

Sylvia

1965

as Irma Olanski

Fanfare for a Death Scene

Fanfare for a Death Scene

1964

as Ala Sarah

An Affair of the Skin

An Affair of the Skin

1963

as Victoria

No Exit

No Exit

1962

as Inez

The Damned

The Damned

1962

as Freya Neilson

King of Kings

King of Kings

1961

as Claudia

Weddings and Babies

Weddings and Babies

1960

as Bea

The Story of Ruth

The Story of Ruth

1960

as Eleilat

I Accuse!

I Accuse!

1958

as Lucie Dreyfus

The Halliday Brand

The Halliday Brand

1957

as Aleta Burris

The Last Tycoon

The Last Tycoon

1957

as Kathleen Moore

Run for Cover

Run for Cover

1955

as Helga Swenson

Moonfleet

Moonfleet

1955

as Mrs. Minton

No Time for Flowers

No Time for Flowers

1952

as Anna Svoboda

The Raiders

The Raiders

1952

as Elena de Ortega

Journey Into Light

Journey Into Light

1951

as Christine Thorssen

Backfire

Backfire

1950

as Lysa Radoff

This Side of the Law

This Side of the Law

1950

as Evelyn Taylor

The Flying Missile

The Flying Missile

1950

as Karin Hansen

Dark City

Dark City

1950

as Victoria Winant

No Sad Songs for Me

No Sad Songs for Me

1950

as Chris Radna

Night Unto Night

Night Unto Night

1949

as Ann Gracy

To the Victor

To the Victor

1948

as Christine Lund Lestrac

Adventures of Don Juan

Adventures of Don Juan

1948

as Rainha Margarida

Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business

1987

Writer

Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business

1987

Director

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Organization Category Movie
Golden Globes Best Supporting Actress The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Nominated
Television Credits

Frankenstein's Aunt

as Teta

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Feb 01, 1987

Law & Order

as Helga Holtz

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1990

The F.B.I.

as Eva Bolen

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 19, 1965

Naked City

as Lulu Kronen

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1958

Studio One

as Lisa

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 07, 1948

Lux Video Theatre

as Julie

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1950

Climax!

as Soledad Barojo

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1954

Adventures in Paradise

as Sister Catherine

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 05, 1959

The Philco Television Playhouse

as Widow

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 03, 1948

Johnny Midnight

as Simone

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 03, 1960

Letter to Loretta

as Louise Reynard

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1953

Bonanza

as Angela Bergstrom

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 12, 1959

Play of the Week

as Belia Odry

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 12, 1959

Climax!

as Solange Tanbeau

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1954

DuPont Show of the Month

as Camilla, la Perichole

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 29, 1957

Climax!

as Lisa Muller

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1954

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

as Laura

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 14, 1964

Ben Casey

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 02, 1961

China Beach

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 26, 1988

Dynasty

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 12, 1981

Hotel

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 21, 1982

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 20, 1948

Rawhide

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 09, 1959

Suspense

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 06, 1949

Reading Rainbow

as Herself - Narrator (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 06, 1983

The Wizard

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 09, 1986

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 11, 1961

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