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.
127 acting credits · 1 directing credit
Acting · 127
Law & Order
1990
Bonanza
1959
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Dynasty
1981
Hotel
1982
The Philco Television Playhouse
1948
Naked City
1958
Climax!
1954
Ben Casey
1961
The F.B.I.
1965
Rawhide
1959
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
1964
Studio One
1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
Adventures in Paradise
1959
Reading Rainbow
1983
China Beach
1988
Suspense
1949
Lux Video Theatre
1950
Stargate
1994
The World of Hammer
1994
DuPont Show of the Month
1957
Letter to Loretta
1953
The Wizard
1986
The Exorcist III
1990
Johnny Midnight
1960
Play of the Week
1959
Glitter
1984
King of Kings
1961
The Way We Were
1973
Zandalee
1991
Creepshow
1982
The Sure Thing
1985
Frankenstein's Aunt
1987
Inside the Third Reich
1982
Tabu
1977
The Story of Ruth
1960
The Hand
1981
Looking for Richard
1996
A Wedding
1978
Adventures of Don Juan
1948
Moonfleet
1955
Dark City
1950
Playing for Time
1980
Secret Weapons
1985
Sylvia
1965
Backfire
1950
The Damned
1962
Run for Cover
1955
Welcome to L.A.
1976
Last Summer in the Hamptons
1995
The Linguini Incident
1991
Silent Madness
1984
Passions
1984
Brainstorm
1965
Zelda
1993
The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
1984
I Accuse!
1958
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
1997
Girlfriends
1978
Natural Enemies
1979
An Affair of the Skin
1963
No Exit
1962
A House Without Boundaries
1972
This Side of the Law
1950
Minns ni?
1993
The Diary of Anne Frank
1967
Four in a Jeep
1951
To the Victor
1948
Child of Darkness, Child of Light
1991
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
1982
Night Unto Night
1949
The Tenth Level
1976
The Halliday Brand
1957
Exiled in America
1992
Coming Apart
1969
Backstreet Justice
1994
The Best Little Girl in the World
1981
Tempest
1958
Unfinished Business
1987
Oscuros sueños de agosto
1967
Misplaced
1989
Fanfare for a Death Scene
1964
Marilyn: The Untold Story
1980
Puzzle of a Downfall Child
1970
Morgondagens melodi
1942
Pappa Pellerins dotter
1974
Bell from Hell
1974
A Doctor's Story
1984
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
1980
Voices
1979
Journey Into Light
1951
Snurriga familjen
1940
The Flying Missile
1950
Cauldron of Blood
1968
The Serious Game
1945
The Raiders
1952
Going Undercover
1988
If I Could Marry the Minister
1941
Rachel River
1989
Appassionata
1944
The Ann Jillian Story
1988
Rendezvous in Black
1956
For Ladies Only
1981
Interlude
1946
No Sad Songs for Me
1950
A Question of Guilt
1978
The Last Tycoon
1957
Linus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet
1979
Yellow Ward
1942
No Time for Flowers
1952
Marie in the Windmill
1945
Geoffrey Beene 30
1993
Freckled Max and the Spooks
1987
I paradis ...
1941
Run For Cover
1995
Singoalla
1949
Svarta rosor
1945
The Brothers' Woman
1943
The Sin of Anna Lans
1943
Weddings and Babies
1960
Jag är eld och luft
1944
Goin' to Chicago
1990
Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll
1961
La donna del peccato
1942
Nebbie sul mare
1944
Hammer's Women: Viveca Lindfors
2019