Viveca Lindfors

Viveca Lindfors

Acting
Born 1920-12-29 - Died 1995-10-25Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden

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.

Movies (98)

Stargate
7.0

Stargate

1994Movie7.0
The Exorcist III
6.3

The Exorcist III

1990Movie6.3
Creepshow
6.9

Creepshow

1982Movie6.9
King of Kings
7.1

King of Kings

1961Movie7.1
Zandalee
4.3

Zandalee

1991Movie4.3
The Way We Were
7.0

The Way We Were

1973Movie7.0
A Question of Guilt
7.0

A Question of Guilt

1978Movie7.0
The Story of Ruth
7.5

The Story of Ruth

1960Movie7.5
Goin' to Chicago
5.0

Goin' to Chicago

1990Movie5.0
The Sure Thing
6.5

The Sure Thing

1985Movie6.5
Going Undercover
2.8

Going Undercover

1988Movie2.8
The Hand
5.8

The Hand

1981Movie5.8
Girlfriends
6.7

Girlfriends

1978Movie6.7
Looking for Richard
6.8

Looking for Richard

1996Movie6.8
Tabu
5.0

Tabu

1977Movie5.0
Backfire
5.9

Backfire

1950Movie5.9
This Side of the Law
4.8

This Side of the Law

1950Movie4.8
Child of Darkness, Child of Light
5.8

Child of Darkness, Child of Light

1991Movie5.8
Dark City
6.5

Dark City

1950Movie6.5
Adventures of Don Juan
6.8

Adventures of Don Juan

1948Movie6.8
Unfinished Business
9.0

Unfinished Business

1987Movie9.0
Run for Cover
6.8

Run for Cover

1955Movie6.8
Night Unto Night
5.4

Night Unto Night

1949Movie5.4
Voices
3.8

Voices

1979Movie3.8
Moonfleet
6.5

Moonfleet

1955Movie6.5
Last Summer in the Hamptons
5.8

Last Summer in the Hamptons

1995Movie5.8
The Damned
6.3

The Damned

1962Movie6.3
Passions
6.8

Passions

1984Movie6.8
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
6.8

Who Is Henry Jaglom?

1997Movie6.8
Sylvia
6.3

Sylvia

1965Movie6.3
Silent Madness
4.9

Silent Madness

1984Movie4.9
Backstreet Justice
3.7

Backstreet Justice

1994Movie3.7
A Wedding
6.3

A Wedding

1978Movie6.3
Appassionata
5.8

Appassionata

1944Movie5.8
Puzzle of a Downfall Child
6.4

Puzzle of a Downfall Child

1970Movie6.4
No Sad Songs for Me
6.3

No Sad Songs for Me

1950Movie6.3
The Linguini Incident
6.6

The Linguini Incident

1991Movie6.6
Snurriga familjen
6.5

Snurriga familjen

1940Movie6.5
Jag är eld och luft
7.0

Jag är eld och luft

1944Movie7.0
Playing for Time
6.9

Playing for Time

1980Movie6.9
Welcome to L.A.
5.0

Welcome to L.A.

1976Movie5.0
Rendezvous in Black

Rendezvous in Black

1956Movie
I Accuse!
6.6

I Accuse!

1958Movie6.6
Secret Weapons
6.4

Secret Weapons

1985Movie6.4
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
7.5

Divorce Wars: A Love Story

1982Movie7.5
Tempest
6.5

Tempest

1958Movie6.5
Svarta rosor
10.0

Svarta rosor

1945Movie10.0
For Ladies Only
4.7

For Ladies Only

1981Movie4.7
Brainstorm
6.1

Brainstorm

1965Movie6.1
Journey Into Light
6.5

Journey Into Light

1951Movie6.5
To the Victor
6.5

To the Victor

1948Movie6.5
The Best Little Girl in the World
5.6

The Best Little Girl in the World

1981Movie5.6
Cauldron of Blood
4.3

Cauldron of Blood

1968Movie4.3
Natural Enemies
6.0

Natural Enemies

1979Movie6.0
Freckled Max and the Spooks
6.0

Freckled Max and the Spooks

1987Movie6.0
No Exit
4.8

No Exit

1962Movie4.8
Marilyn: The Untold Story
6.9

Marilyn: The Untold Story

1980Movie6.9
The Serious Game
3.7

The Serious Game

1945Movie3.7
The Raiders
6.3

The Raiders

1952Movie6.3
The Flying Missile
5.3

The Flying Missile

1950Movie5.3
A Doctor's Story
6.7

A Doctor's Story

1984Movie6.7
Bell from Hell
5.6

Bell from Hell

1974Movie5.6
Geoffrey Beene 30

Geoffrey Beene 30

1993Movie
A House Without Boundaries
5.1

A House Without Boundaries

1972Movie5.1
The Diary of Anne Frank
8.0

The Diary of Anne Frank

1967Movie8.0
Linus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet
7.0

Linus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet

1979Movie7.0
The Halliday Brand
6.2

The Halliday Brand

1957Movie6.2
Exiled in America
5.5

Exiled in America

1992Movie5.5
Interlude
5.3

Interlude

1946Movie5.3
The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
4.8

The Three Wishes of Billy Grier

1984Movie4.8
Nebbie sul mare
9.0

Nebbie sul mare

1944Movie9.0
Zelda
10.0

Zelda

1993Movie10.0
Four in a Jeep
6.2

Four in a Jeep

1951Movie6.2
Coming Apart
6.2

Coming Apart

1969Movie6.2
The Sin of Anna Lans
7.3

The Sin of Anna Lans

1943Movie7.3
The Tenth Level
5.3

The Tenth Level

1976Movie5.3
Singoalla
6.3

Singoalla

1949Movie6.3
Fanfare for a Death Scene
7.0

Fanfare for a Death Scene

1964Movie7.0
Misplaced
8.0

Misplaced

1989Movie8.0
No Time for Flowers
9.0

No Time for Flowers

1952Movie9.0
Run For Cover
4.4

Run For Cover

1995Movie4.4
Minns ni?

Minns ni?

1993Movie
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
7.0

Mom, the Wolfman and Me

1980Movie7.0
The Brothers' Woman
6.3

The Brothers' Woman

1943Movie6.3
Weddings and Babies
5.9

Weddings and Babies

1960Movie5.9
The Last Tycoon

The Last Tycoon

1957Movie
Rachel River
7.3

Rachel River

1989Movie7.3
Oscuros sueños de agosto
5.4

Oscuros sueños de agosto

1967Movie5.4
The Ann Jillian Story
5.7

The Ann Jillian Story

1988Movie5.7
Marie in the Windmill
5.0

Marie in the Windmill

1945Movie5.0
An Affair of the Skin
10.0

An Affair of the Skin

1963Movie10.0
I paradis ...
8.0

I paradis ...

1941Movie8.0
Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll

Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll

1961Movie
If I Could Marry the Minister
7.7

If I Could Marry the Minister

1941Movie7.7
La donna del peccato
10.0

La donna del peccato

1942Movie10.0
Yellow Ward
4.9

Yellow Ward

1942Movie4.9
Morgondagens melodi
10.0

Morgondagens melodi

1942Movie10.0
Hammer's Women: Viveca Lindfors

Hammer's Women: Viveca Lindfors

2019Movie

TV Shows (31)

Law & Order
7.3

Law & Order

1990Series7.3
The Mike Douglas Show
5.8

The Mike Douglas Show

1961Series5.8
Bonanza
7.5

Bonanza

1959Series7.5
American Playhouse
6.6

American Playhouse

1982Series6.6
Dynasty
6.5

Dynasty

1981Series6.5
The Philco Television Playhouse
6.6

The Philco Television Playhouse

1948Series6.6
Hotel
6.8

Hotel

1982Series6.8
Rawhide
7.2

Rawhide

1959Series7.2
Climax!
3.8

Climax!

1954Series3.8
Studio One
5.4

Studio One

1948Series5.4
Naked City
5.7

Naked City

1958Series5.7
The F.B.I.
5.6

The F.B.I.

1965Series5.6
Ben Casey
5.9

Ben Casey

1961Series5.9
Suspense
5.1

Suspense

1949Series5.1
The Ed Sullivan Show
6.8

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948Series6.8
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
7.8

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

1964Series7.8
China Beach
7.4

China Beach

1988Series7.4
Adventures in Paradise
6.1

Adventures in Paradise

1959Series6.1
Reading Rainbow
8.4

Reading Rainbow

1983Series8.4
Play of the Week
8.0

Play of the Week

1959Series8.0
The World of Hammer
6.8

The World of Hammer

1994Series6.8
DuPont Show of the Month
7.4

DuPont Show of the Month

1957Series7.4
Lux Video Theatre
6.7

Lux Video Theatre

1950Series6.7
The Wizard
7.0

The Wizard

1986Series7.0
Inside the Third Reich
8.0

Inside the Third Reich

1982Series8.0
Johnny Midnight
7.0

Johnny Midnight

1960Series7.0
Letter to Loretta
6.6

Letter to Loretta

1953Series6.6
Frankenstein's Aunt
7.4

Frankenstein's Aunt

1987Series7.4
Glitter
5.3

Glitter

1984Series5.3
Pappa Pellerins dotter

Pappa Pellerins dotter

1974Series
Innan vintern kommer

Innan vintern kommer

1980Series