Viveca Lindfors
Born
December 29, 1920
Died
October 25, 1995 (74 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
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
Law & Order
Helga Holtz · (1 episode)
1990
The Exorcist III
Nurse X
1990
Goin' to Chicago
1990
Misplaced
Zofia
1989
Going Undercover
Mrs. Bellinger
1988
China Beach
(1 episode)
1988
The Ann Jillian Story
Ann's Mother
1988
Rachel River
Harriet White
1988
Freckled Max and the Spooks
Baronka
1987
Unfinished Business
Helena
1987
Frankenstein's Aunt
Teta · (7 episodes)
1987
The Wizard
(1 episode)
1986
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
Reading Rainbow
Herself - Narrator (voice) · (1 episode)
1983
Creepshow
Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")
1982
Hotel
(1 episode)
1982
Inside the Third Reich
Gypsy woman
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
Doctress
1981
Dynasty
(1 episode)
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
Natural Enemies
Dr. Baker
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
Cauldron of Blood
Tania Badulescu
1970
Coming Apart
Monica
1969
The Diary of Anne Frank
Petronella Van Daan
1967
Oscuros sueños de agosto
Isabel
1967
The F.B.I.
Eva Bolen · (1 episode)
1965
Brainstorm
Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt
1965
Sylvia
Irma Olanski
1965
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Laura · (1 episode)
1964
Fanfare for a Death Scene
Ala Sarah
1964
An Affair of the Skin
Victoria
1963
The Damned
Freya Neilson
1962
No Exit
Inez
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (1 episode)
1961
Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll
Madame Zapote
1961
King of Kings
Claudia
1961
Ben Casey
(2 episodes)
1961
Weddings and Babies
Bea
1960
The Story of Ruth
Eleilat
1960
Johnny Midnight
Simone · (1 episode)
1960
Play of the Week
Belia Odry · (1 episode)
1959
Adventures in Paradise
Sister Catherine · (1 episode)
1959
Bonanza
Angela Bergstrom · (1 episode)
1959
Rawhide
(0 episode)
1959
Tempest
Catherine II
1958
Naked City
Lulu Kronen · (1 episode)
1958
I Accuse!
Lucie Dreyfus
1958
DuPont Show of the Month
Camilla, la Perichole · (1 episode)
1957
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
Climax!
Soledad Barojo · (1 episode)
1954
Climax!
Solange Tanbeau · (1 episode)
1954
Climax!
Lisa Muller · (1 episode)
1954
Letter to Loretta
Louise Reynard · (1 episode)
1953
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
Lux Video Theatre
Julie · (1 episode)
1950
This Side of the Law
Evelyn Taylor
1950
No Sad Songs for Me
Chris Radna
1950
Backfire
Lysa Radoff
1950
The Wind Is My Lover
Singoalla
1949
Night Unto Night
Ann Gracy
1949
Suspense
(1 episode)
1949
Adventures of Don Juan
Rainha Margarida
1948
Studio One
Lisa · (1 episode)
1948
To the Victor
Christine Lund Lestrac
1948
The Philco Television Playhouse
Widow · (1 episode)
1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (1 episode)
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
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