
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.
Filmograafia
- 2019Hammer's Women: Viveca Lindfors
- 1997Who Is Henry Jaglom? (Self)
- 1996Looking for Richard (Self)
- 1995Last Summer in the Hamptons (Helena Mora)
- 1995Run For Cover (Senator Anderson)
- 1994Tähevärav (Catherine)
- 1994Backstreet Justice (Mrs. Robovit)
- 1994The World of Hammer (Self (archive footage))
- 1993Zelda
- 1993Minns ni? ((archive footage))
- 1993Geoffrey Beene 30
- 1992Exiled in America (Dr. Helena Lindenhaim)
- 1991Zandalee (Tatta)
- 1991Child of Darkness, Child of Light (Ida Walsh)
- 1991The Linguini Incident (Miracle)
- 1990Law & Order (Helga Holtz)
- 1990The Exorcist III (Nurse X)
- 1990Goin' to Chicago
- 1989Misplaced (Zofia)
- 1989Rachel River (Harriet White)
- 1988Going Undercover (Mrs. Bellinger)
- 1988China Beach
- 1988The Ann Jillian Story (Ann's Mother)
- 1987Pehavý Max a strašidlá (Baronka)
- 1987Unfinished Business (Helena)
- 1987Teta (Teta)
- 1986The Wizard
- 1985Secret Weapons (Aunt Rosa Koslov)
- 1985The Sure Thing (Professor Taub)
- 1984The Three Wishes of Billy Grier (Dr. Rice)
- 1984Silent Madness (Mrs. Collins)
- 1984Passions (Lila)
- 1984Glitter (tba)
- 1984A Doctor's Story (Mrs. Kristina Karlberg)
- 1983Reading Rainbow (Self - Narrator (voice))
- 1982Creepshow (Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day"))
- 1982Hotel
- 1982Inside the Third Reich (Gypsy woman)
- 1982Divorce Wars: A Love Story (Barbara Harper)
- 1982American Playhouse (Harriet White)
- 1982American Playhouse (Zofia)
- 1981For Ladies Only (Rachel Loring)
- 1981The Best Little Girl in the World (Madame Seurat)
- 1981The Hand (Psychologist)
- 1981Dynasty
- 1980Marilyn: The Untold Story (Natasha Lytess)
- 1980Mom, the Wolfman and Me (Grandma Bergman)
- 1980Playing for Time (Frau Schmidt)
- 1979Natural Enemies (Psychiatrist)
- 1979Natural Enemies (Dr. Baker)
- 1979Linus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet (Ambassadress)
- 1979Voices (Mrs. Lemon)
- 1978A Wedding (Ingrid Hellstrom)
- 1978Girlfriends (Beatrice)
- 1978A Question of Guilt (Dr. Rosen)
- 1977Tabu (Sirkka Lind)
- 1976Welcome to L.A. (Susan Moore)
- 1976The Tenth Level (Mrs. Schnagel)
- 1974La campana del infierno (Marta)
- 1974Pappa Pellerins dotter
- 1973The Way We Were (Paula Reisner)
- 1972La casa sin fronteras (Señorita Elvira)
- 1970Puzzle of a Downfall Child (Paula Galba)
- 1969Coming Apart (Monica)
- 1968El coleccionista de cadáveres (Tania Badulescu)
- 1967The Diary of Anne Frank (Petronella Van Daan)
- 1967Oscuros sueños de agosto (Isabel)
- 1965The F.B.I. (Eva Bolen)
- 1965Brainstorm (Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt)
- 1965Sylvia (Irma Olanski)
- 1964Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (Laura)
- 1964Fanfare for a Death Scene (Ala Sarah)
- 1963An Affair of the Skin (Victoria)
- 1962The Damned (Freya Neilson)
- 1962No Exit (Inez)
- 1961The Mike Douglas Show (Self)
- 1961Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll (Madame Zapote)
- 1961King of Kings (Claudia)
- 1961Ben Casey
- 1960Weddings and Babies (Bea)
- 1960The Story of Ruth (Eleilat)
- 1960Johnny Midnight (Simone)
- 1959Play of the Week (Belia Odry)
- 1959Adventures in Paradise (Sister Catherine)
- 1959Bonanza (Angela Bergstrom)
- 1959Rawhide
- 1958La tempesta (Catherine II)
- 1958Naked City (Lulu Kronen)
- 1958I Accuse! (Lucie Dreyfus)
- 1957DuPont Show of the Month (Camilla, la Perichole)
- 1957The Last Tycoon (Kathleen Moore)
- 1957The Halliday Brand (Aleta Burris)
- 1956Rendezvous in Black (Martine)
- 1955Moonfleet (Mrs. Minton)
- 1955Run for Cover (Helga Swenson)
- 1954Climax! (Soledad Barojo)
- 1954Climax! (Solange Tanbeau)
- 1954Climax! (Lisa Muller)
- 1953Letter to Loretta (Louise Reynard)
- 1952No Time for Flowers (Anna Svoboda)
- 1952The Raiders (Elena de Ortega)
- 1951Journey Into Light (Christine Thorssen)
- 1951Die Vier im Jeep (Franziska Idinger)
- 1950The Flying Missile (Karin Hansen)
- 1950Dark City (Victoria Winant)
- 1950Lux Video Theatre (Julie)
- 1950This Side of the Law (Evelyn Taylor)
- 1950No Sad Songs for Me (Chris Radna)
- 1950Backfire (Lysa Radoff)
- 1949Singoalla (Singoalla)
- 1949Night Unto Night (Ann Gracy)
- 1949Suspense
- 1948Adventures of Don Juan (Rainha Margarida)
- 1948Studio One (Lisa)
- 1948To the Victor (Christine Lund Lestrac)
- 1948The Philco Television Playhouse (Widow)
- 1948The Ed Sullivan Show (Self)
- 1946I dödens väntrum (Vellamo Toivonen)
- 1945Den allvarsamma leken (Lydia Stille)
- 1945Svarta rosor
- 1945Maria på Kvarngården (Maria Holgersson)
- 1944Jag är eld och luft (Jenny Ahrman)
- 1944Nebbie sul mare (Maria Rosai)
- 1944Appassionata (Maria)
- 1943Brödernas kvinna (Emma)
- 1943Anna Lans (Anna Lans)
- 1942La donna del peccato
- 1942Morgondagens melodi
- 1942Gula kliniken (Nurse Doris)
- 1941Tänk, om jag gifter mig med prästen (Eva Örn)
- 1941I paradis ... (Angelica Jansson)
- 1940Snurriga familjen (Cleaning woman)