Viveca Lindfors

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

128

Gender

Female

Birthday

1920-12-29

Day of death

1995-10-25 (74 years old)

Place of Birth

Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden

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

  • Law & Order

    Law & Order

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • Bonanza

    Bonanza

  • Dynasty

    Dynasty

  • The F.B.I.

    The F.B.I.

  • Rawhide

    Rawhide

  • Climax!

    Climax!

  • Climax!

    Climax!

  • Climax!

    Climax!

  • Studio One

    Studio One

  • Naked City

    Naked City

  • Hotel

    Hotel

  • The Philco Television Playhouse

    The Philco Television Playhouse

  • Ben Casey

    Ben Casey

  • Zandalee

    Zandalee

  • Adventures in Paradise

    Adventures in Paradise

  • Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

    Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

  • Dark City

    Dark City

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

  • Creepshow

    Creepshow

  • Moonfleet

    Moonfleet

  • Reading Rainbow

    Reading Rainbow

  • China Beach

    China Beach

  • The Wind Is My Lover

    The Wind Is My Lover

  • Tabu

    Tabu

  • Minns ni?

    Minns ni?

  • Zelda

    Zelda

  • Girlfriends

    Girlfriends

  • Passions

    Passions

  • Going Undercover

    Going Undercover

  • DuPont Show of the Month

    DuPont Show of the Month

  • Coming Apart

    Coming Apart

  • Stargate

    Stargate

  • Rachel River

    Rachel River

  • Appassionata

    Appassionata

  • The Sure Thing

    The Sure Thing

  • Snurriga familjen

    Snurriga familjen

  • Suspense

    Suspense

  • The Halliday Brand

    The Halliday Brand

  • Play of the Week

    Play of the Week

  • Nebbie sul mare

    Nebbie sul mare

  • Morgondagens melodi

    Morgondagens melodi

  • For Ladies Only

    For Ladies Only

  • Marie in the Windmill

    Marie in the Windmill

  • Adventures of Don Juan

    Adventures of Don Juan

  • The World of Hammer

    The World of Hammer

  • Looking for Richard

    Looking for Richard

  • Night Unto Night

    Night Unto Night

  • Lux Video Theatre

    Lux Video Theatre

  • Natural Enemies

    Natural Enemies

  • Natural Enemies

    Natural Enemies

  • King of Kings

    King of Kings

  • The Wizard

    The Wizard

  • Johnny Midnight

    Johnny Midnight

  • Interlude

    Interlude

  • The Way We Were

    The Way We Were

  • Svarta rosor

    Svarta rosor

  • The Brothers' Woman

    The Brothers' Woman

  • The Exorcist III

    The Exorcist III

  • Playing for Time

    Playing for Time

  • The Tenth Level

    The Tenth Level

  • Letter to Loretta

    Letter to Loretta

  • Unfinished Business

    Unfinished Business

  • Glitter

    Glitter

  • Who Is Henry Jaglom?

    Who Is Henry Jaglom?

  • The Hand

    The Hand

  • The Serious Game

    The Serious Game

  • Inside the Third Reich

    Inside the Third Reich

  • To the Victor

    To the Victor

  • Frankenstein's Aunt

    Frankenstein's Aunt

  • A Wedding

    A Wedding

  • The Story of Ruth

    The Story of Ruth

  • Run for Cover

    Run for Cover

  • Backfire

    Backfire

  • Puzzle of a Downfall Child

    Puzzle of a Downfall Child

  • The Damned

    The Damned

  • Sylvia

    Sylvia

  • The Linguini Incident

    The Linguini Incident

  • The Three Wishes of Billy Grier

    The Three Wishes of Billy Grier

  • Voices

    Voices

  • Marilyn: The Untold Story

    Marilyn: The Untold Story

  • No Sad Songs for Me

    No Sad Songs for Me

  • I Accuse!

    I Accuse!

  • No Exit

    No Exit

  • A Question of Guilt

    A Question of Guilt

  • The Raiders

    The Raiders

  • Brainstorm

    Brainstorm

  • Secret Weapons

    Secret Weapons

  • The Last Tycoon

    The Last Tycoon

  • Geoffrey Beene 30

    Geoffrey Beene 30

  • Welcome to L.A.

    Welcome to L.A.

  • Backstreet Justice

    Backstreet Justice

  • Child of Darkness, Child of Light

    Child of Darkness, Child of Light

  • Mom, the Wolfman and Me

    Mom, the Wolfman and Me

  • Last Summer in the Hamptons

    Last Summer in the Hamptons

  • The Flying Missile

    The Flying Missile

  • Bell from Hell

    Bell from Hell

  • Silent Madness

    Silent Madness

  • The Ann Jillian Story

    The Ann Jillian Story

  • Journey Into Light

    Journey Into Light

  • This Side of the Law

    This Side of the Law

  • Tempest

    Tempest

  • A House Without Boundaries

    A House Without Boundaries

  • Divorce Wars: A Love Story

    Divorce Wars: A Love Story

  • The Best Little Girl in the World

    The Best Little Girl in the World

  • A Doctor's Story

    A Doctor's Story

  • Exiled in America

    Exiled in America

  • The Sin of Anna Lans

    The Sin of Anna Lans

  • The Diary of Anne Frank

    The Diary of Anne Frank

  • Pappa Pellerins dotter

    Pappa Pellerins dotter

  • Misplaced

    Misplaced

  • Cauldron of Blood

    Cauldron of Blood

  • Oscuros sueños de agosto

    Oscuros sueños de agosto

  • Four in a Jeep

    Four in a Jeep

  • If I Could Marry the Minister

    If I Could Marry the Minister

  • An Affair of the Skin

    An Affair of the Skin

  • Goin' to Chicago

    Goin' to Chicago

  • Fanfare for a Death Scene

    Fanfare for a Death Scene

  • Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll

    Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll

  • Yellow Ward

    Yellow Ward

  • La donna del peccato

    La donna del peccato

  • No Time for Flowers

    No Time for Flowers

  • Jag är eld och luft

    Jag är eld och luft

  • Rendezvous in Black

    Rendezvous in Black

  • I paradis ...

    I paradis ...

  • Run For Cover

    Run For Cover

  • Freckled Max and the Spooks

    Freckled Max and the Spooks

  • Weddings and Babies

    Weddings and Babies