Viveca Lindfors

Acting · 1.5 popularity

Age

105

Movies

Born: December 29, 1920 – October 25, 1995
From: Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden

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.

Works

98 films

Stargate

19947.0

Creepshow

19826.9

The Exorcist III

19906.3

The Way We Were

19737.0

King of Kings

19617.2

Zandalee

19914.4

The Sure Thing

19856.5

The Hand

19815.9

Looking for Richard

19966.8

Tabu

19775.0

Adventures of Don Juan

19486.8

The Best Little Girl in the World

19815.6

Moonfleet

19556.5

Girlfriends

19786.7

Appassionata

19445.8

Brainstorm

19656.1

The Story of Ruth

19607.4

A Wedding

19786.3

Snurriga familjen

19406.5

Passions

19846.8

Dark City

19506.5

Run for Cover

19556.8

Night Unto Night

19495.4

Unfinished Business

19879.0

Going Undercover

19882.8

Playing for Time

19806.9

The Damned

19626.3

The Three Wishes of Billy Grier

19845.0

Who Is Henry Jaglom?

19976.8

Backfire

19505.9

The Linguini Incident

19916.6

Child of Darkness, Child of Light

19916.0

Last Summer in the Hamptons

19955.8

Puzzle of a Downfall Child

19706.4

For Ladies Only

19814.7

A Question of Guilt

19787.0

The Diary of Anne Frank

19678.0

Divorce Wars: A Love Story

19827.5

I Accuse!

19586.6

Welcome to L.A.

19765.0

Svarta rosor

194510.0

Bell from Hell

19745.6

Tempest

19586.5

Marilyn: The Untold Story

19806.9

No Sad Songs for Me

19506.3

Fanfare for a Death Scene

19647.0

Backstreet Justice

19943.7

Cauldron of Blood

19684.3

Sylvia

19656.3

The Raiders

19526.3

Secret Weapons

19856.4

Singoalla

19496.3

A House Without Boundaries

19725.1

An Affair of the Skin

196310.0

The Flying Missile

19505.3

The Tenth Level

19765.3

No Exit

19624.8

Journey Into Light

19516.5

Zelda

199310.0

Voices

19793.8

Interlude

19465.3

To the Victor

19486.5

Four in a Jeep

19516.2

Misplaced

19898.0

Rachel River

19897.3

The Ann Jillian Story

19885.7

Mom, the Wolfman and Me

19807.0

Yellow Ward

19424.9

Coming Apart

19696.2

This Side of the Law

19504.8

The Halliday Brand

19576.2

Silent Madness

19844.9

Exiled in America

19925.5

A Doctor's Story

19846.7

Oscuros sueños de agosto

19675.4

Minns ni?

1993

Weddings and Babies

19605.9

Natural Enemies

19796.0

The Last Tycoon

1957

Geoffrey Beene 30

1993

Freckled Max and the Spooks

19876.0

Linus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet

19797.0

The Sin of Anna Lans

19437.3

No Time for Flowers

19529.0

Rendezvous in Black

1956

Run For Cover

19954.4

The Brothers' Woman

19436.3

Goin' to Chicago

19905.0

Jag är eld och luft

19447.0

Marie in the Windmill

19455.0

If I Could Marry the Minister

19417.7

La donna del peccato

194210.0

The Serious Game

19453.7

Nebbie sul mare

19449.0

I paradis ...

19418.0

Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll

1961

Hammer's Women: Viveca Lindfors

2019

Morgondagens melodi

194210.0