1920-12-29 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.
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Who Is Henry Jaglom? | Self | 1997-07-08 |
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Looking for Richard | Self | 1996-10-11 |
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Run For Cover | Senator Anderson | 1995-05-12 |
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Last Summer in the Hamptons | Helena Mora | 1995-11-22 |
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Backstreet Justice | Mrs. Robovit | 1994-09-21 |
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Stargate | Catherine | 1994-10-28 |
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Geoffrey Beene 30 | 1993-04-05 | |
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Minns ni? | (archive footage) | 1993-10-24 |
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Zelda | 1993-11-06 | |
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Exiled in America | Dr. Helena Lindenhaim | 1992-11-04 |
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Zandalee | Tatta | 1991-05-09 |
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Child of Darkness, Child of Light | Ida Walsh | 1991-05-01 |
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The Linguini Incident | Miracle | 1991-05-01 |
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The Exorcist III | Nurse X | 1990-08-17 |
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Goin' to Chicago | 1990-03-10 | |
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Rachel River | Harriet White | 1989-02-20 |
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Misplaced | Zofia | 1989-09-14 |
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The Ann Jillian Story | Ann's Mother | 1988-01-04 |
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Going Undercover | Mrs. Bellinger | 1988-06-17 |
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Unfinished Business | Helena | 1987-09-18 |
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Pehavý Max a strašidlá | Baronka | 1987-10-17 |
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Secret Weapons | Aunt Rosa Koslov | 1985-03-03 |
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The Sure Thing | Professor Taub | 1985-03-01 |
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The Three Wishes of Billy Grier | Dr. Rice | 1984-10-31 |
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Passions | Lila | 1984-10-01 |
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A Doctor's Story | Mrs. Kristina Karlberg | 1984-04-23 |
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Silent Madness | Mrs. Collins | 1984-10-26 |
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Divorce Wars: A Love Story | Barbara Harper | 1982-03-01 |
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Creepshow | Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day") | 1982-11-10 |
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The Hand | Psychologist | 1981-04-24 |
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For Ladies Only | Rachel Loring | 1981-11-09 |
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The Best Little Girl in the World | Madame Seurat | 1981-05-11 |
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Mom, the Wolfman and Me | Grandma Bergman | 1980-10-20 |
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Marilyn: The Untold Story | Natasha Lytess | 1980-11-10 |
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Playing for Time | Frau Schmidt | 1980-09-30 |
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Voices | Mrs. Lemon | 1979-03-14 |
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Natural Enemies | Psychiatrist | 1979-11-01 |
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Natural Enemies | Dr. Baker | 1979-11-01 |
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Girlfriends | Beatrice | 1978-08-11 |
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A Wedding | Ingrid Hellstrom | 1978-08-29 |
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A Question of Guilt | Dr. Rosen | 1978-02-21 |
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Tabu | Sirkka Lind | 1977-01-28 |
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The Tenth Level | Mrs. Schnagel | 1976-08-26 |
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Welcome to L.A. | Susan Moore | 1976-11-12 |
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La campana del infierno | Marta | 1974-07-19 |
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The Way We Were | Paula Reisner | 1973-10-17 |
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La casa sin fronteras | Señorita Elvira | 1972-04-01 |
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Puzzle of a Downfall Child | Paula Galba | 1970-12-16 |
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Coming Apart | Monica | 1969-10-26 |
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El coleccionista de cadáveres | Tania Badulescu | 1968-02-10 |
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Oscuros sueños de agosto | Isabel | 1967-07-01 |
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The Diary of Anne Frank | Petronella Van Daan | 1967-11-26 |
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Sylvia | Irma Olanski | 1965-02-10 |
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Brainstorm | Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt | 1965-05-05 |
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Fanfare for a Death Scene | Ala Sarah | 1964-09-01 |
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An Affair of the Skin | Victoria | 1963-11-20 |
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No Exit | Inez | 1962-06-01 |
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The Damned | Freya Neilson | 1962-11-16 |
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King of Kings | Claudia | 1961-10-11 |
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Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll | Madame Zapote | 1961-12-01 |
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Weddings and Babies | Bea | 1960-10-05 |
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The Story of Ruth | Eleilat | 1960-06-17 |
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La tempesta | Catherine II | 1958-12-01 |
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I Accuse! | Lucie Dreyfus | 1958-03-05 |
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The Halliday Brand | Aleta Burris | 1957-01-01 |
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The Last Tycoon | Kathleen Moore | 1957-03-14 |
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Rendezvous in Black | Martine | 1956-10-25 |
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Run for Cover | Helga Swenson | 1955-04-29 |
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Moonfleet | Mrs. Minton | 1955-06-24 |
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No Time for Flowers | Anna Svoboda | 1952-12-25 |
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The Raiders | Elena de Ortega | 1952-11-20 |
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Die Vier im Jeep | Franziska Idinger | 1951-03-30 |
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Journey Into Light | Christine Thorssen | 1951-09-28 |
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No Sad Songs for Me | Chris Radna | 1950-04-27 |
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Dark City | Victoria Winant | 1950-10-17 |
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This Side of the Law | Evelyn Taylor | 1950-06-17 |
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Backfire | Lysa Radoff | 1950-01-26 |
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The Flying Missile | Karin Hansen | 1950-12-24 |
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Singoalla | Singoalla | 1949-12-13 |
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Night Unto Night | Ann Gracy | 1949-06-10 |
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Adventures of Don Juan | Rainha Margarida | 1948-12-24 |
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To the Victor | Christine Lund Lestrac | 1948-10-26 |
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I dödens väntrum | Vellamo Toivonen | 1946-02-11 |
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Den allvarsamma leken | Lydia Stille | 1945-11-26 |
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Svarta rosor | 1945-08-27 | |
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Maria på Kvarngården | Maria Holgersson | 1945-01-15 |
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Jag är eld och luft | Jenny Ahrman | 1944-09-07 |
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Nebbie sul mare | Maria Rosai | 1944-05-10 |
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Appassionata | Maria | 1944-02-02 |
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Brödernas kvinna | Emma | 1943-11-22 |
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Anna Lans | Anna Lans | 1943-08-20 |
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La donna del peccato | 1942-12-29 | |
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Gula kliniken | Nurse Doris | 1942-01-10 |
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Morgondagens melodi | 1942-03-23 | |
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Tänk, om jag gifter mig med prästen | Eva Örn | 1941-12-13 |
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I paradis ... | Angelica Jansson | 1941-10-13 |
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Snurriga familjen | Cleaning woman | 1940-08-18 |
