Viveca Lindfors
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
Law & Order
Helga Holtz
Bonanza
Angela Bergstrom
Dynasty
Hotel
Rawhide
Climax!
Soledad Barojo
Climax!
Solange Tanbeau
Climax!
Lisa Muller
The F.B.I.
Eva Bolen
Naked City
Lulu Kronen
The Philco Television Playhouse
Widow
Ben Casey
Zandalee
Tatta
Studio One
Lisa
The Hand
Psychologist
Adventures in Paradise
Sister Catherine
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Laura
China Beach
Secret Weapons
Aunt Rosa Koslov
Moonfleet
Mrs. Minton
The Story of Ruth
Eleilat
Yellow Ward
Nurse Doris
Stargate
Catherine
Suspense
The Linguini Incident
Miracle
The Damned
Freya Neilson
Voices
Mrs. Lemon
Reading Rainbow
Self - Narrator (voice)
Looking for Richard
Self
The Raiders
Elena de Ortega
Creepshow
Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")
Girlfriends
Beatrice
Child of Darkness, Child of Light
Ida Walsh
Tabu
Sirkka Lind
The Way We Were
Paula Reisner
To the Victor
Christine Lund Lestrac
The Serious Game
Lydia Stille
Svarta rosor
Run for Cover
Helga Swenson
Appassionata
Maria
King of Kings
Claudia
Snurriga familjen
Cleaning woman
The Brothers' Woman
Emma
The Exorcist III
Nurse X
Tempest
Catherine II
Welcome to L.A.
Susan Moore
The Flying Missile
Karin Hansen
Morgondagens melodi
Lux Video Theatre
Julie
No Sad Songs for Me
Chris Radna
Adventures of Don Juan
Rainha Margarida
Passions
Lila
The Sin of Anna Lans
Anna Lans
Dark City
Victoria Winant
This Side of the Law
Evelyn Taylor
Bell from Hell
Marta
Natural Enemies
Psychiatrist
Natural Enemies
Dr. Baker
Silent Madness
Mrs. Collins
A Wedding
Ingrid Hellstrom
The Sure Thing
Professor Taub
Sylvia
Irma Olanski
The Halliday Brand
Aleta Burris
DuPont Show of the Month
Camilla, la Perichole
Rachel River
Harriet White
I Accuse!
Lucie Dreyfus
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
Barbara Harper
The Best Little Girl in the World
Madame Seurat
Run For Cover
Senator Anderson
Oscuros sueños de agosto
Isabel
Puzzle of a Downfall Child
Paula Galba
The Wind Is My Lover
Singoalla
Rendezvous in Black
Martine
La donna del peccato
The Tenth Level
Mrs. Schnagel
Backfire
Lysa Radoff
For Ladies Only
Rachel Loring
Four in a Jeep
Franziska Idinger
Interlude
Vellamo Toivonen
Inside the Third Reich
Gypsy woman
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Self
No Exit
Inez
I paradis ...
Angelica Jansson
Glitter
tba
Weddings and Babies
Bea
Coming Apart
Monica
Playing for Time
Frau Schmidt
Nebbie sul mare
Maria Rosai
Goin' to Chicago
The Wizard
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
Grandma Bergman
The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
Dr. Rice
Johnny Midnight
Simone
Letter to Loretta
Louise Reynard
Cauldron of Blood
Tania Badulescu
Zelda
Exiled in America
Dr. Helena Lindenhaim
Going Undercover
Mrs. Bellinger
An Affair of the Skin
Victoria
A House Without Boundaries
Señorita Elvira
If I Could Marry the Minister
Eva Örn
Freckled Max and the Spooks
Baronka
Play of the Week
Belia Odry
The World of Hammer
Self (archive footage)
Minns ni?
(archive footage)
Night Unto Night
Ann Gracy
Marie in the Windmill
Maria Holgersson
Last Summer in the Hamptons
Helena Mora
Frankenstein's Aunt
Teta
Fanfare for a Death Scene
Ala Sarah
Backstreet Justice
Mrs. Robovit
No Time for Flowers
Anna Svoboda
The Last Tycoon
Kathleen Moore
Geoffrey Beene 30
The Diary of Anne Frank
Petronella Van Daan
Jag är eld och luft
Jenny Ahrman
Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll
Madame Zapote
Journey Into Light
Christine Thorssen
Unfinished Business
Helena
Inside the Third Reich
Gypsy woman
A Doctor's Story
Mrs. Kristina Karlberg
Brainstorm
Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt
Marilyn: The Untold Story
Natasha Lytess
Misplaced
Zofia
The Ann Jillian Story
Ann's Mother
A Question of Guilt
Dr. Rosen
Pappa Pellerins dotter
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self