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