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.
Acting (93 movies)
Stargate
1994
The Way We Were
1973
Secret Weapons
1985
The Brothers' Woman
1943
The Exorcist III
1990
Zelda
1993
The Sure Thing
1985
Backfire
1950
The Halliday Brand
1957
Adventures of Don Juan
1948
Brainstorm
1965
The Hand
1981
Dark City
1950
King of Kings
1961
Moonfleet
1955
Silent Madness
1984
The Story of Ruth
1960
Minns ni?
1993
This Side of the Law
1950
A Wedding
1978
Nebbie sul mare
1944
Coming Apart
1969
The Damned
1962
Bell from Hell
1974
Puzzle of a Downfall Child
1970
Run for Cover
1955
Welcome to L.A.
1976
Sylvia
1965
The Wind Is My Lover
1949
Fanfare for a Death Scene
1964
No Exit
1962
Night Unto Night
1949
A Question of Guilt
1978
Tabu
1977
Interlude
1946
Weddings and Babies
1960
Voices
1979
Last Summer in the Hamptons
1995
Marie in the Windmill
1945
I Accuse!
1958
No Sad Songs for Me
1950
Marilyn: The Untold Story
1980
Snurriga familjen
1940
Tempest
1958
The Flying Missile
1950
I paradis ...
1941
Zandalee
1991
Child of Darkness, Child of Light
1991
The Tenth Level
1976
The Linguini Incident
1991
Inside the Third Reich
1982
The Sin of Anna Lans
1943
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
1982
Journey Into Light
1951
For Ladies Only
1981
The Best Little Girl in the World
1981
The Raiders
1952
The Last Tycoon
1957
To the Victor
1948
The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
1984
Oscuros sueños de agosto
1967
Cauldron of Blood
1970
Morgondagens melodi
1942
Svarta rosor
1945
Rachel River
1989
If I Could Marry the Minister
1941
Backstreet Justice
1994
Four in a Jeep
1951
No Time for Flowers
1952
The Serious Game
1945
Going Undercover
1988
Freckled Max and the Spooks
1987
A Doctor's Story
1984
Creepshow
1982
Passions
1984
Exiled in America
1992
Natural Enemies
1979
Appassionata
1944
The Diary of Anne Frank
1967
A House Without Boundaries
1972
Run For Cover
1995
Unfinished Business
1987
The Ann Jillian Story
1988
Yellow Ward
1942
Playing for Time
1980
An Affair of the Skin
1963
Jag är eld och luft
1944
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
1980
Girlfriends
1978
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
1997
Natural Enemies
1979
Looking for Richard
1996
Rendezvous in Black
1956
Directing (1 movie)
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Unfinished Business | 1987 | Writer |