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 Way We Were

19737.0

The Exorcist III

19906.3

The Sure Thing

19856.5

King of Kings

19617.2

Zandalee

19914.4

Looking for Richard

19966.8

The Hand

19815.9

Tabu

19775.0

Adventures of Don Juan

19486.8

Passions

19846.8

Girlfriends

19786.7

The Story of Ruth

19607.4

The Best Little Girl in the World

19815.6

Brainstorm

19656.1

Moonfleet

19556.5

Dark City

19506.5

Run for Cover

19556.8

Snurriga familjen

19406.5

A Wedding

19786.3

Appassionata

19445.8

Backfire

19505.9

Unfinished Business

19879.0

Night Unto Night

19495.4

The Three Wishes of Billy Grier

19845.0

Playing for Time

19806.9

Going Undercover

19882.8

Who Is Henry Jaglom?

19976.8

Puzzle of a Downfall Child

19706.4

The Damned

19626.3

The Linguini Incident

19916.6

I Accuse!

19586.6

Child of Darkness, Child of Light

19916.0

Marilyn: The Untold Story

19806.9

Secret Weapons

19856.4

Last Summer in the Hamptons

19955.8

Welcome to L.A.

19765.0

The Diary of Anne Frank

19678.0

Svarta rosor

194510.0

No Exit

19624.8

The Tenth Level

19765.3

For Ladies Only

19814.7

Journey Into Light

19516.5

Bell from Hell

19745.6

Four in a Jeep

19516.2

Tempest

19586.5

Zelda

199310.0

The Raiders

19526.3

Interlude

19465.3

Singoalla

19496.3

Backstreet Justice

19943.7

Sylvia

19656.3

Cauldron of Blood

19684.3

The Flying Missile

19505.3

Divorce Wars: A Love Story

19827.5

No Sad Songs for Me

19506.3

A Question of Guilt

19787.0

Natural Enemies

19796.0

A House Without Boundaries

19725.1

An Affair of the Skin

196310.0

Rachel River

19897.3

Fanfare for a Death Scene

19647.0

Silent Madness

19844.9

Coming Apart

19696.2

To the Victor

19486.5

Freckled Max and the Spooks

19876.0

Mom, the Wolfman and Me

19807.0

The Halliday Brand

19576.2

Exiled in America

19925.5

Voices

19793.8

Misplaced

19898.0

Run For Cover

19954.4

The Sin of Anna Lans

19437.3

A Doctor's Story

19846.7

This Side of the Law

19504.8

Geoffrey Beene 30

1993

If I Could Marry the Minister

19417.7

The Ann Jillian Story

19885.7

Oscuros sueños de agosto

19675.4

Minns ni?

1993

Linus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet

19797.0

The Brothers' Woman

19436.3

Weddings and Babies

19605.9

Yellow Ward

19424.9

Rendezvous in Black

1956

Jag är eld och luft

19447.0

I paradis ...

19418.0

Goin' to Chicago

19905.0

The Last Tycoon

1957

No Time for Flowers

19529.0

Morgondagens melodi

194210.0

Marie in the Windmill

19455.0

The Serious Game

19453.7

La donna del peccato

194210.0

Nebbie sul mare

19449.0

Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll

1961

Hammer's Women: Viveca Lindfors

2019