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

  • Hotel

    Hotel

  • Naked City

    Naked City

  • The Philco Television Playhouse

    The Philco Television Playhouse

  • Rawhide

    Rawhide

  • Studio One

    Studio One

  • Climax!

    Climax!

  • Climax!

    Climax!

  • Climax!

    Climax!

  • Ben Casey

    Ben Casey

  • The F.B.I.

    The F.B.I.

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

  • Adventures in Paradise

    Adventures in Paradise

  • Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

    Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

  • King of Kings

    King of Kings

  • Stargate

    Stargate

  • A Question of Guilt

    A Question of Guilt

  • China Beach

    China Beach

  • Reading Rainbow

    Reading Rainbow

  • Creepshow

    Creepshow

  • Suspense

    Suspense

  • Lux Video Theatre

    Lux Video Theatre

  • I paradis ...

    I paradis ...

  • Backstreet Justice

    Backstreet Justice

  • The Hand

    The Hand

  • Secret Weapons

    Secret Weapons

  • No Exit

    No Exit

  • Zandalee

    Zandalee

  • Dark City

    Dark City

  • The Way We Were

    The Way We Were

  • Natural Enemies

    Natural Enemies

  • Natural Enemies

    Natural Enemies

  • Rachel River

    Rachel River

  • The Wind Is My Lover

    The Wind Is My Lover

  • Going Undercover

    Going Undercover

  • A Wedding

    A Wedding

  • Girlfriends

    Girlfriends

  • Appassionata

    Appassionata

  • Voices

    Voices

  • The Brothers' Woman

    The Brothers' Woman

  • Yellow Ward

    Yellow Ward

  • Morgondagens melodi

    Morgondagens melodi

  • Tabu

    Tabu

  • The Damned

    The Damned

  • The Exorcist III

    The Exorcist III

  • Coming Apart

    Coming Apart

  • Moonfleet

    Moonfleet

  • Minns ni?

    Minns ni?

  • Backfire

    Backfire

  • Silent Madness

    Silent Madness

  • Johnny Midnight

    Johnny Midnight

  • The Story of Ruth

    The Story of Ruth

  • Zelda

    Zelda

  • DuPont Show of the Month

    DuPont Show of the Month

  • The Wizard

    The Wizard

  • Passions

    Passions

  • Letter to Loretta

    Letter to Loretta

  • La donna del peccato

    La donna del peccato

  • Cauldron of Blood

    Cauldron of Blood

  • The Sure Thing

    The Sure Thing

  • Nebbie sul mare

    Nebbie sul mare

  • The Linguini Incident

    The Linguini Incident

  • If I Could Marry the Minister

    If I Could Marry the Minister

  • Playing for Time

    Playing for Time

  • Play of the Week

    Play of the Week

  • Puzzle of a Downfall Child

    Puzzle of a Downfall Child

  • The Three Wishes of Billy Grier

    The Three Wishes of Billy Grier

  • Divorce Wars: A Love Story

    Divorce Wars: A Love Story

  • Frankenstein's Aunt

    Frankenstein's Aunt

  • The Raiders

    The Raiders

  • The World of Hammer

    The World of Hammer

  • Run for Cover

    Run for Cover

  • Glitter

    Glitter

  • The Tenth Level

    The Tenth Level

  • A House Without Boundaries

    A House Without Boundaries

  • Four in a Jeep

    Four in a Jeep

  • Snurriga familjen

    Snurriga familjen

  • Marie in the Windmill

    Marie in the Windmill

  • Inside the Third Reich

    Inside the Third Reich

  • Adventures of Don Juan

    Adventures of Don Juan

  • Goin' to Chicago

    Goin' to Chicago

  • No Time for Flowers

    No Time for Flowers

  • The Serious Game

    The Serious Game

  • Looking for Richard

    Looking for Richard

  • This Side of the Law

    This Side of the Law

  • Geoffrey Beene 30

    Geoffrey Beene 30

  • Run For Cover

    Run For Cover

  • The Flying Missile

    The Flying Missile

  • Freckled Max and the Spooks

    Freckled Max and the Spooks

  • Night Unto Night

    Night Unto Night

  • Interlude

    Interlude

  • Bell from Hell

    Bell from Hell

  • No Sad Songs for Me

    No Sad Songs for Me

  • Oscuros sueños de agosto

    Oscuros sueños de agosto

  • Mom, the Wolfman and Me

    Mom, the Wolfman and Me

  • Who Is Henry Jaglom?

    Who Is Henry Jaglom?

  • Exiled in America

    Exiled in America

  • An Affair of the Skin

    An Affair of the Skin

  • The Best Little Girl in the World

    The Best Little Girl in the World

  • To the Victor

    To the Victor

  • Weddings and Babies

    Weddings and Babies

  • Last Summer in the Hamptons

    Last Summer in the Hamptons

  • Tempest

    Tempest

  • Svarta rosor

    Svarta rosor

  • Child of Darkness, Child of Light

    Child of Darkness, Child of Light

  • The Halliday Brand

    The Halliday Brand

  • Welcome to L.A.

    Welcome to L.A.

  • Jag är eld och luft

    Jag är eld och luft

  • The Last Tycoon

    The Last Tycoon

  • Rendezvous in Black

    Rendezvous in Black

  • Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll

    Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll

  • Brainstorm

    Brainstorm

  • Fanfare for a Death Scene

    Fanfare for a Death Scene

  • For Ladies Only

    For Ladies Only

  • The Diary of Anne Frank

    The Diary of Anne Frank

  • Sylvia

    Sylvia

  • The Sin of Anna Lans

    The Sin of Anna Lans

  • I Accuse!

    I Accuse!

  • Misplaced

    Misplaced

  • Marilyn: The Untold Story

    Marilyn: The Untold Story

  • Unfinished Business

    Unfinished Business

  • The Ann Jillian Story

    The Ann Jillian Story

  • Journey Into Light

    Journey Into Light

  • A Doctor's Story

    A Doctor's Story

  • Pappa Pellerins dotter

    Pappa Pellerins dotter