Viveca Lindfors

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

126

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

  • The Philco Television Playhouse

    The Philco Television Playhouse

  • Dynasty

    Dynasty

  • Hotel

    Hotel

  • Climax!

    Climax!

  • Climax!

    Climax!

  • Climax!

    Climax!

  • Rawhide

    Rawhide

  • Studio One

    Studio One

  • Naked City

    Naked City

  • Reading Rainbow

    Reading Rainbow

  • Ben Casey

    Ben Casey

  • The F.B.I.

    The F.B.I.

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

  • Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

    Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

  • Adventures in Paradise

    Adventures in Paradise

  • Suspense

    Suspense

  • China Beach

    China Beach

  • The Wizard

    The Wizard

  • Lux Video Theatre

    Lux Video Theatre

  • Stargate

    Stargate

  • DuPont Show of the Month

    DuPont Show of the Month

  • Creepshow

    Creepshow

  • King of Kings

    King of Kings

  • The Way We Were

    The Way We Were

  • Puzzle of a Downfall Child

    Puzzle of a Downfall Child

  • The Exorcist III

    The Exorcist III

  • Inside the Third Reich

    Inside the Third Reich

  • Zandalee

    Zandalee

  • The Flying Missile

    The Flying Missile

  • A Wedding

    A Wedding

  • The Sin of Anna Lans

    The Sin of Anna Lans

  • A House Without Boundaries

    A House Without Boundaries

  • Letter to Loretta

    Letter to Loretta

  • Johnny Midnight

    Johnny Midnight

  • Sylvia

    Sylvia

  • Natural Enemies

    Natural Enemies

  • Natural Enemies

    Natural Enemies

  • The Hand

    The Hand

  • Playing for Time

    Playing for Time

  • Weddings and Babies

    Weddings and Babies

  • No Time for Flowers

    No Time for Flowers

  • The Tenth Level

    The Tenth Level

  • The Story of Ruth

    The Story of Ruth

  • Secret Weapons

    Secret Weapons

  • Four in a Jeep

    Four in a Jeep

  • Night Unto Night

    Night Unto Night

  • I paradis ...

    I paradis ...

  • Backstreet Justice

    Backstreet Justice

  • The Last Tycoon

    The Last Tycoon

  • Goin' to Chicago

    Goin' to Chicago

  • No Exit

    No Exit

  • I Accuse!

    I Accuse!

  • To the Victor

    To the Victor

  • No Sad Songs for Me

    No Sad Songs for Me

  • The Sure Thing

    The Sure Thing

  • Dark City

    Dark City

  • Exiled in America

    Exiled in America

  • Tempest

    Tempest

  • Cauldron of Blood

    Cauldron of Blood

  • Play of the Week

    Play of the Week

  • The Damned

    The Damned

  • La donna del peccato

    La donna del peccato

  • Backfire

    Backfire

  • Run For Cover

    Run For Cover

  • The Wind Is My Lover

    The Wind Is My Lover

  • Rendezvous in Black

    Rendezvous in Black

  • If I Could Marry the Minister

    If I Could Marry the Minister

  • Going Undercover

    Going Undercover

  • Girlfriends

    Girlfriends

  • The Linguini Incident

    The Linguini Incident

  • Silent Madness

    Silent Madness

  • The Serious Game

    The Serious Game

  • Voices

    Voices

  • An Affair of the Skin

    An Affair of the Skin

  • This Side of the Law

    This Side of the Law

  • Rachel River

    Rachel River

  • Frankenstein's Aunt

    Frankenstein's Aunt

  • The Best Little Girl in the World

    The Best Little Girl in the World

  • Run for Cover

    Run for Cover

  • Who Is Henry Jaglom?

    Who Is Henry Jaglom?

  • Looking for Richard

    Looking for Richard

  • Adventures of Don Juan

    Adventures of Don Juan

  • Divorce Wars: A Love Story

    Divorce Wars: A Love Story

  • Moonfleet

    Moonfleet

  • Yellow Ward

    Yellow Ward

  • Fanfare for a Death Scene

    Fanfare for a Death Scene

  • Welcome to L.A.

    Welcome to L.A.

  • Tabu

    Tabu

  • Passions

    Passions

  • Zelda

    Zelda

  • The Brothers' Woman

    The Brothers' Woman

  • Freckled Max and the Spooks

    Freckled Max and the Spooks

  • Appassionata

    Appassionata

  • The Three Wishes of Billy Grier

    The Three Wishes of Billy Grier

  • Nebbie sul mare

    Nebbie sul mare

  • Morgondagens melodi

    Morgondagens melodi

  • Last Summer in the Hamptons

    Last Summer in the Hamptons

  • The Halliday Brand

    The Halliday Brand

  • The Raiders

    The Raiders

  • Brainstorm

    Brainstorm

  • Snurriga familjen

    Snurriga familjen

  • Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll

    Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll

  • Oscuros sueños de agosto

    Oscuros sueños de agosto

  • Geoffrey Beene 30

    Geoffrey Beene 30

  • Bell from Hell

    Bell from Hell

  • Coming Apart

    Coming Apart

  • Svarta rosor

    Svarta rosor

  • Mom, the Wolfman and Me

    Mom, the Wolfman and Me

  • Marie in the Windmill

    Marie in the Windmill

  • Child of Darkness, Child of Light

    Child of Darkness, Child of Light

  • Interlude

    Interlude

  • Minns ni?

    Minns ni?

  • Jag är eld och luft

    Jag är eld och luft

  • Pappa Pellerins dotter

    Pappa Pellerins dotter

  • Unfinished Business

    Unfinished Business

  • The Diary of Anne Frank

    The Diary of Anne Frank

  • For Ladies Only

    For Ladies Only

  • Marilyn: The Untold Story

    Marilyn: The Untold Story

  • A Question of Guilt

    A Question of Guilt

  • Misplaced

    Misplaced

  • Journey Into Light

    Journey Into Light

  • The Ann Jillian Story

    The Ann Jillian Story

  • A Doctor's Story

    A Doctor's Story