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Viveca Lindfors
Born · December 29, 1920
Died · October 25, 1995 (74 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden
Bio
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.
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6.6
1997
Last Summer in the Hamptons
Helena Mora
5.5
1995
Run For Cover
Senator Anderson
4.3
1995
Stargate
Catherine
7.0
1994
Backstreet Justice
Mrs. Robovit
3.0
1994
Zelda
0.0
1993
Minns ni?
(archive footage)
0.0
1993
Geoffrey Beene 30
0.0
1993
Exiled in America
Dr. Helena Lindenhaim
3.0
1992
Zandalee
Tatta
4.4
1991
Child of Darkness, Child of Light
Ida Walsh
6.2
1991
The Linguini Incident
Miracle
6.7
1991
Law & Order
Helga Holtz · (1 episode)
7.4
1990
The Exorcist III
Nurse X
6.3
1990
Goin' to Chicago
6.0
1990
Misplaced
Zofia
0.0
1989
Going Undercover
Mrs. Bellinger
2.5
1988
China Beach
(1 episode)
7.3
1988
The Ann Jillian Story
Ann's Mother
5.0
1988
Rachel River
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7.0
1988
Freckled Max and the Spooks
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5.0
1987
Unfinished Business
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0.0
1987
Frankenstein's Aunt
Teta · (7 episodes)
7.6
1987
The Wizard
(1 episode)
6.6
1986
Secret Weapons
Aunt Rosa Koslov
6.7
1985
The Sure Thing
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6.5
1985
The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
Dr. Rice
5.0
1984
Silent Madness
Mrs. Collins
5.0
1984
Passions
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5.7
1984
A Doctor's Story
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5.0
1984
Reading Rainbow
Herself - Narrator (voice) · (1 episode)
8.4
1983
Creepshow
Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")
6.9
1982
Hotel
(1 episode)
6.8
1982
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7.3
1982
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
Barbara Harper
7.0
1982
For Ladies Only
Rachel Loring
4.0
1981
The Best Little Girl in the World
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4.2
1981
The Hand
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6.0
1981
Dynasty
(1 episode)
6.5
1981
Marilyn: The Untold Story
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8.2
1980
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
Grandma Bergman
0.0
1980
Playing for Time
Frau Schmidt
6.9
1980
Natural Enemies
Psychiatrist
6.1
1979
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6.1
1979
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Mrs. Lemon
3.0
1979
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6.3
1978
Girlfriends
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6.7
1978
A Question of Guilt
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6.2
1978
Tabu
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5.0
1977
Welcome to L.A.
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5.2
1976
The Tenth Level
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5.1
1976
Bell from Hell
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5.8
1974
The Way We Were
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6.9
1973
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5.3
1972
Puzzle of a Downfall Child
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6.6
1970
Cauldron of Blood
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4.3
1970
Coming Apart
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6.3
1969
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6.0
1967
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4.9
1967
The F.B.I.
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5.5
1965
Brainstorm
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6.2
1965
Sylvia
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6.2
1965
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Laura · (1 episode)
7.7
1964
Fanfare for a Death Scene
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6.0
1964
An Affair of the Skin
Victoria
0.0
1963
The Damned
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6.3
1962
No Exit
Inez
5.0
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (1 episode)
5.1
1961
Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll
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0.0
1961
King of Kings
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7.1
1961
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(2 episodes)
5.6
1961
Weddings and Babies
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5.8
1960
The Story of Ruth
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7.3
1960
Johnny Midnight
Simone · (1 episode)
0.0
1960
Play of the Week
Belia Odry · (1 episode)
0.0
1959
Adventures in Paradise
Sister Catherine · (1 episode)
5.7
1959
Bonanza
Angela Bergstrom · (1 episode)
7.5
1959
Rawhide
(1 episode)
7.2
1959
Tempest
Catherine II
6.0
1958
Naked City
Lulu Kronen · (1 episode)
5.5
1958
I Accuse!
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6.1
1958
DuPont Show of the Month
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6.7
1957
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0.0
1957
The Halliday Brand
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6.1
1957
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6.4
1955
Run for Cover
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6.7
1955
Climax!
Soledad Barojo · (1 episode)
3.0
1954
Climax!
Solange Tanbeau · (1 episode)
3.0
1954
Climax!
Lisa Muller · (1 episode)
3.0
1954
Letter to Loretta
Louise Reynard · (1 episode)
6.2
1953
No Time for Flowers
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0.0
1952
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Elena de Ortega
6.2
1952
Journey Into Light
Christine Thorssen
6.0
1951
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5.4
1951
The Flying Missile
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4.8
1950
Dark City
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6.5
1950
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6.0
1950
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4.8
1950
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6.2
1950
Backfire
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5.8
1950
The Wind Is My Lover
Singoalla
6.0
1949
Night Unto Night
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5.1
1949
Suspense
(1 episode)
4.7
1949
Adventures of Don Juan
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6.4
1948
Studio One
Lisa · (1 episode)
4.7
1948
To the Victor
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0.0
1948
The Philco Television Playhouse
Widow · (1 episode)
6.0
1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (1 episode)
6.6
1948
Interlude
Vellamo Toivonen
4.0
1946
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3.5
1945
Svarta rosor
0.0
1945
Marie in the Windmill
Maria Holgersson
5.0
1945
Jag är eld och luft
Jenny Ahrman
0.0
1944
Nebbie sul mare
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0.0
1944
Appassionata
Maria
5.4
1944
The Brothers' Woman
Emma
5.0
1943
The Sin of Anna Lans
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6.0
1943
Morgondagens melodi
0.0
1942
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Nurse Doris
3.9
1942
If I Could Marry the Minister
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7.0
1941
I paradis ...
Angelica Jansson
0.0
1941
Snurriga familjen
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6.0
1940