Viveca Lindfors

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Female

Birthday 1920-12-29

Deathday 1995-10-25 (74 years old)

Place of Birth Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden

Also Known As Elsa Viveca Torstensdotter Lindfors

Viveca Lindfors

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.

Known For

Actor

1995
1995
Run For Cover

as Senator Anderson

1994
Stargate

as Catherine

1994
Backstreet Justice

as Mrs. Robovit

1993
1993
Minns ni?

as (archive footage)

1992
Exiled in America

as Dr. Helena Lindenhaim

1991
Zandalee

as Tatta

1991
1990
The Exorcist III

as Nurse X

1990
Law & Order

as Helga Holtz

1989
Misplaced

as Zofia

1988
Going Undercover

as Mrs. Bellinger

1988
The Ann Jillian Story

as Ann's Mother

1988
Rachel River

as Harriet White

1987
1985
Secret Weapons

as Aunt Rosa Koslov

1985
The Sure Thing

as Professor Taub

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
Inside the Third Reich

as Gypsy woman

1982
Divorce Wars: A Love Story

as Barbara Harper

1982
1981
For Ladies Only

as Rachel Loring

1981
The Hand

as Doctress

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
1973
The Way We Were

as Paula Reisner

1972
A House Without Boundaries

as Señorita Elvira

1970
1970
Cauldron of Blood

as Tania Badulescu

1969
Coming Apart

as Monica

1967
The Diary of Anne Frank

as Petronella Van Daan

1965
Brainstorm

as Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt

1965
Sylvia

as Irma Olanski

1965
The F.B.I.

as Eva Bolen

1964
1963
1962
The Damned

as Freya Neilson

1962
No Exit

as Inez

1961
King of Kings

as Claudia

1960
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

1958
Tempest

as Catherine II

1958
I Accuse!

as Lucie Dreyfus

1958
Naked City

as Lulu Kronen

1957
The Last Tycoon

as Kathleen Moore

1957
The Halliday Brand

as Aleta Burris

1957
DuPont Show of the Month

as Camilla, la Perichole

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
This Side of the Law

as Evelyn Taylor

1950
No Sad Songs for Me

as Chris Radna

1950
Backfire

as Lysa Radoff

1950
1949
1949
Night Unto Night

as Ann Gracy

1948
Adventures of Don Juan

as Rainha Margarida

1948
To the Victor

as Christine Lund Lestrac

1948
Studio One

as Lisa

1946
Interlude

as Vellamo Toivonen

1945
The Serious Game

as Lydia Stille

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
1942
Yellow Ward

as Nurse Doris

1941
I paradis ...

as Angelica Jansson

1940
Snurriga familjen

as Cleaning woman

Director

1987

Writer

1987