Viveca Lindfors

Viveca Lindfors (74)

1920-12-29 - 1995-10-25 | Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden

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.

On Movies

  • Last Summer in the Hamptons
  • Run For Cover
  • Stargate
  • Backstreet Justice
  • Zelda
  • Exiled in America
  • Zandalee
  • Child of Darkness, Child of Light
  • The Linguini Incident
  • The Exorcist III
  • Goin' to Chicago
  • Misplaced
  • Rachel River
  • Going Undercover
  • The Ann Jillian Story
  • Freckled Max and the Spooks
  • Unfinished Business
  • Secret Weapons
  • The Sure Thing
  • The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
  • Silent Madness
  • Passions
  • A Doctor's Story
  • Creepshow
  • Inside the Third Reich
  • Divorce Wars: A Love Story
  • For Ladies Only
  • The Best Little Girl in the World
  • The Hand
  • Marilyn: The Untold Story
  • Mom, the Wolfman and Me
  • Playing for Time
  • Natural Enemies
  • Natural Enemies
  • Voices
  • A Wedding
  • Girlfriends
  • A Question of Guilt
  • Tabu
  • Welcome to L.A.
  • The Tenth Level
  • Bell from Hell
  • The Way We Were
  • A House Without Boundaries
  • Puzzle of a Downfall Child
  • Cauldron of Blood
  • Coming Apart
  • The Diary of Anne Frank
  • Oscuros sueños de agosto
  • Brainstorm
  • Sylvia
  • Fanfare for a Death Scene
  • An Affair of the Skin
  • The Damned
  • No Exit
  • Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll
  • King of Kings
  • Weddings and Babies
  • The Story of Ruth
  • Tempest
  • I Accuse!
  • The Last Tycoon
  • The Halliday Brand
  • Rendezvous in Black
  • Moonfleet
  • Run for Cover
  • No Time for Flowers
  • The Raiders
  • Journey Into Light
  • Four in a Jeep
  • The Flying Missile
  • Dark City
  • This Side of the Law
  • No Sad Songs for Me
  • Backfire
  • The Wind Is My Lover
  • Night Unto Night
  • Adventures of Don Juan
  • To the Victor
  • Interlude
  • The Serious Game
  • Svarta rosor
  • Marie in the Windmill
  • Jag är eld och luft
  • Nebbie sul mare
  • Appassionata
  • The Brothers' Woman
  • The Sin of Anna Lans
  • Morgondagens melodi
  • Yellow Ward
  • If I Could Marry the Minister
  • I paradis ...
  • Snurriga familjen

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