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