Viveca Lindfors
Acting • Born 1920-12-29 – Died 1995-10-25
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.
Filmography
128 credits
Stargate
Movie • 1994
Catherine
The Way We Were
Movie • 1973
Paula Reisner
Secret Weapons
Movie • 1985
Aunt Rosa Koslov
The Brothers' Woman
Movie • 1943
Emma
The Exorcist III
Movie • 1990
Nurse X
Zelda
Movie • 1993
The Sure Thing
Movie • 1985
Professor Taub
Backfire
Movie • 1950
Lysa Radoff
The Halliday Brand
Movie • 1957
Aleta Burris
Adventures of Don Juan
Movie • 1948
Rainha Margarida
Brainstorm
Movie • 1965
Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt
The Hand
Movie • 1981
Psychologist
Dark City
Movie • 1950
Victoria Winant
King of Kings
Movie • 1961
Claudia
Moonfleet
Movie • 1955
Mrs. Minton
Silent Madness
Movie • 1984
Mrs. Collins
The Story of Ruth
Movie • 1960
Eleilat
Minns ni?
Movie • 1993
(archive footage)
This Side of the Law
Movie • 1950
Evelyn Taylor
A Wedding
Movie • 1978
Ingrid Hellstrom
Nebbie sul mare
Movie • 1944
Maria Rosai
Coming Apart
Movie • 1969
Monica
The Damned
Movie • 1962
Freya Neilson
Bell from Hell
Movie • 1974
Marta
Puzzle of a Downfall Child
Movie • 1970
Paula Galba
Run for Cover
Movie • 1955
Helga Swenson
Welcome to L.A.
Movie • 1976
Susan Moore
Sylvia
Movie • 1965
Irma Olanski
The Wind Is My Lover
Movie • 1949
Singoalla
Fanfare for a Death Scene
Movie • 1964
Ala Sarah
No Exit
Movie • 1962
Inez
Night Unto Night
Movie • 1949
Ann Gracy
A Question of Guilt
Movie • 1978
Dr. Rosen
Tabu
Movie • 1977
Sirkka Lind
Interlude
Movie • 1946
Vellamo Toivonen
Weddings and Babies
Movie • 1960
Bea
Voices
Movie • 1979
Mrs. Lemon
Last Summer in the Hamptons
Movie • 1995
Helena Mora
Marie in the Windmill
Movie • 1945
Maria Holgersson
I Accuse!
Movie • 1958
Lucie Dreyfus
No Sad Songs for Me
Movie • 1950
Chris Radna
Marilyn: The Untold Story
Movie • 1980
Natasha Lytess
Snurriga familjen
Movie • 1940
Cleaning woman
Tempest
Movie • 1958
Catherine II
The Flying Missile
Movie • 1950
Karin Hansen
I paradis ...
Movie • 1941
Angelica Jansson
Zandalee
Movie • 1991
Tatta
Child of Darkness, Child of Light
Movie • 1991
Ida Walsh
The Tenth Level
Movie • 1976
Mrs. Schnagel
Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll
Movie • 1961
Madame Zapote
The Linguini Incident
Movie • 1991
Miracle
The Sin of Anna Lans
Movie • 1943
Anna Lans
Misplaced
Movie • 1989
Zofia
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
Movie • 1982
Barbara Harper
Journey Into Light
Movie • 1951
Christine Thorssen
For Ladies Only
Movie • 1981
Rachel Loring
The Best Little Girl in the World
Movie • 1981
Madame Seurat
The Raiders
Movie • 1952
Elena de Ortega
The Last Tycoon
Movie • 1957
Kathleen Moore
To the Victor
Movie • 1948
Christine Lund Lestrac
The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
Movie • 1984
Dr. Rice
Oscuros sueños de agosto
Movie • 1967
Isabel
Cauldron of Blood
Movie • 1968
Tania Badulescu
Morgondagens melodi
Movie • 1942
Svarta rosor
Movie • 1945
Rachel River
Movie • 1989
Harriet White
If I Could Marry the Minister
Movie • 1941
Eva Örn
Backstreet Justice
Movie • 1994
Mrs. Robovit
Four in a Jeep
Movie • 1951
Franziska Idinger
No Time for Flowers
Movie • 1952
Anna Svoboda
The Serious Game
Movie • 1945
Lydia Stille
Going Undercover
Movie • 1988
Mrs. Bellinger
Freckled Max and the Spooks
Movie • 1987
Baronka
A Doctor's Story
Movie • 1984
Mrs. Kristina Karlberg
Creepshow
Movie • 1982
Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")
Passions
Movie • 1984
Lila
Exiled in America
Movie • 1992
Dr. Helena Lindenhaim
Natural Enemies
Movie • 1979
Psychiatrist
Appassionata
Movie • 1944
Maria
The Diary of Anne Frank
Movie • 1967
Petronella Van Daan
A House Without Boundaries
Movie • 1972
Señorita Elvira
Run For Cover
Movie • 1995
Senator Anderson
Unfinished Business
Movie • 1987
Helena
The Ann Jillian Story
Movie • 1988
Ann's Mother
Geoffrey Beene 30
Movie • 1993
Yellow Ward
Movie • 1942
Nurse Doris
Playing for Time
Movie • 1980
Frau Schmidt
An Affair of the Skin
Movie • 1963
Victoria
Jag är eld och luft
Movie • 1944
Jenny Ahrman
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
Movie • 1980
Grandma Bergman
Girlfriends
Movie • 1978
Beatrice
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Movie • 1997
Self
Natural Enemies
Movie • 1979
Dr. Baker
Goin' to Chicago
Movie • 1990
Looking for Richard
Movie • 1996
Self
Rendezvous in Black
Movie • 1956
Martine
La donna del peccato
Movie • 1942
Law & Order
TV • 1990
Helga Holtz
The F.B.I.
TV • 1965
Eva Bolen
Frankenstein's Aunt
TV • 1987
Teta
China Beach
TV • 1988
Dynasty
TV • 1981
Naked City
TV • 1958
Lulu Kronen
Hotel
TV • 1982
Studio One
TV • 1948
Lisa
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV • 1948
Self
Rawhide
TV • 1959
Lux Video Theatre
TV • 1950
Julie
Climax!
TV • 1954
Soledad Barojo
Adventures in Paradise
TV • 1959
Sister Catherine
The Philco Television Playhouse
TV • 1948
Widow
Ben Casey
TV • 1961
Suspense
TV • 1949
Johnny Midnight
TV • 1960
Simone
Letter to Loretta
TV • 1953
Louise Reynard
Reading Rainbow
TV • 1983
Self - Narrator (voice)
Bonanza
TV • 1959
Angela Bergstrom
Play of the Week
TV • 1959
Belia Odry
Climax!
TV • 1954
Solange Tanbeau
DuPont Show of the Month
TV • 1957
Camilla, la Perichole
Climax!
TV • 1954
Lisa Muller
The Wizard
TV • 1986
The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961
Self
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
TV • 1964
Laura
Pappa Pellerins dotter
TV • 1974
Glitter
TV • 1984
tba
Inside the Third Reich
TV • 1982
Gypsy woman
The World of Hammer
TV • 1994
Self (archive footage)