Viveca Lindfors
Age: N/A | From: Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden
Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: Elsa Viveca Torstensdotter Lindfors
Gender: Female
Place of birth: Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden
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Movie Involvements: 79
TV Involvements: 14
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
Law & Order
(1990) Helga Holtz
Lux Video Theatre
(1950) Julie
The Philco Television Playhouse
(1948) Widow
Bonanza
(1959) Angela Bergstrom
Studio One
(1948) Lisa
Climax!
(1954) Lisa Muller
Naked City
(1958) Lulu Kronen
Adventures in Paradise
(1959) Sister CatherineActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Self | |
| 1995 | Helena Mora | |
| Senator Anderson | ||
| 1994 | Catherine | |
| Mrs. Robovit | ||
| 1993 | N/A | |
| N/A | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1992 | Dr. Helena Lindenhaim | |
| 1991 | Tatta | |
| Miracle | ||
| Ida Walsh | ||
| 1990 | Helga Holtz | |
| Nurse X | ||
| 1989 | Zofia | |
| 1988 | Mrs. Bellinger | |
| N/A | ||
| Ann's Mother | ||
| Harriet White | ||
| 1987 | Baronka | |
| Helena | ||
| Teta | ||
| 1986 | N/A | |
| 1985 | Aunt Rosa Koslov | |
| Professor Taub | ||
| 1984 | Dr. Rice | |
| Mrs. Collins | ||
| Lila | ||
| Mrs. Kristina Karlberg | ||
| 1983 | Herself - Narrator (voice) | |
| 1982 | Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day") | |
| N/A | ||
| Gypsy woman | ||
| Barbara Harper | ||
| 1981 | Rachel Loring | |
| Madame Seurat | ||
| Doctress | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1980 | Natasha Lytess | |
| Grandma Bergman | ||
| Frau Schmidt | ||
| 1979 | Psychiatrist | |
| Dr. Baker | ||
| Mrs. Lemon | ||
| 1978 | Ingrid Hellstrom | |
| Beatrice | ||
| Dr. Rosen | ||
| 1977 | Sirkka Lind | |
| 1976 | Susan Moore | |
| Mrs. Schnagel | ||
| 1974 | Marta | |
| 1973 | Paula Reisner | |
| 1972 | Señorita Elvira | |
| 1970 | Paula Galba | |
| Tania Badulescu | ||
| 1969 | Monica | |
| 1967 | Petronella Van Daan | |
| Isabel | ||
| 1965 | Eva Bolen | |
| Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt | ||
| Irma Olanski | ||
| 1964 | Ala Sarah | |
| 1963 | Victoria | |
| 1962 | Freya Neilson | |
| Inez | ||
| 1961 | Madame Zapote | |
| Claudia | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1960 | Bea | |
| Eleilat | ||
| Simone | ||
| 1959 | Belia Odry | |
| Sister Catherine | ||
| Angela Bergstrom | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1958 | Catherine II | |
| Lulu Kronen | ||
| Lucie Dreyfus | ||
| 1957 | Camilla, la Perichole | |
| Kathleen Moore | ||
| Aleta Burris | ||
| 1955 | Mrs. Minton | |
| Helga Swenson | ||
| 1954 | Soledad Barojo | |
| Solange Tanbeau | ||
| Lisa Muller | ||
| 1953 | Louise Reynard | |
| 1952 | Anna Svoboda | |
| Elena de Ortega | ||
| 1951 | Christine Thorssen | |
| Franziska Idinger | ||
| 1950 | Karin Hansen | |
| Victoria Winant | ||
| Julie | ||
| Evelyn Taylor | ||
| Chris Radna | ||
| Lysa Randolph | ||
| 1949 | Singoalla | |
| Ann Gracy | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1948 | Rainha Margarida | |
| Lisa | ||
| Christine Lund Lestrac | ||
| Widow | ||
| Self | ||
| 1946 | Vellamo Toivonen | |
| 1945 | Lydia Stille | |
| Maria Holgersson | ||
| 1944 | Jenny Ahrman | |
| Maria Rosai | ||
| Maria | ||
| 1943 | Emma | |
| Anna Lans | ||
| 1942 | Nurse Doris | |
| 1941 | Eva Örn | |
| Angelica Jansson | ||
| 1940 | Cleaning woman | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Directing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Director | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Writing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Writer | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |