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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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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Stargate | Catherine | 1994-10-28 |
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Backstreet Justice | Mrs. Robovit | 1994-09-21 |
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Zelda | 1993-11-06 | |
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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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Exiled in America | Dr. Helena Lindenhaim | 1992-11-04 |
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The Linguini Incident | Miracle | 1991-05-01 |
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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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Goin' to Chicago | 1990-03-10 | |
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The Exorcist III | Nurse X | 1990-08-17 |
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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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Rachel River | Harriet White | 1988-01-01 |
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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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Silent Madness | Mrs. Collins | 1984-10-26 |
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The Three Wishes of Billy Grier | Dr. Rice | 1984-10-31 |
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A Doctor's Story | Mrs. Kristina Karlberg | 1984-04-23 |
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Passions | Lila | 1984-10-01 |
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Creepshow | Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day") | 1982-11-10 |
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Inside the Third Reich | Gypsy woman | 1982-05-09 |
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Divorce Wars: A Love Story | Barbara Harper | 1982-03-01 |
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The Hand | Doctress | 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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Marilyn: The Untold Story | Natasha Lytess | 1980-11-10 |
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Mom, the Wolfman and Me | Grandma Bergman | 1980-10-20 |
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Playing for Time | Frau Schmidt | 1980-09-30 |
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Natural Enemies | Dr. Baker | 1979-11-01 |
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Natural Enemies | Psychiatrist | 1979-11-01 |
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Voices | Mrs. Lemon | 1979-03-14 |
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Girlfriends | Beatrice | 1978-08-11 |
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A Question of Guilt | Dr. Rosen | 1978-02-21 |
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A Wedding | Ingrid Hellstrom | 1978-08-29 |
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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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El coleccionista de cadáveres | Tania Badulescu | 1970-02-16 |
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Coming Apart | Monica | 1969-10-26 |
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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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Brainstorm | Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt | 1965-05-05 |
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Sylvia | Irma Olanski | 1965-02-10 |
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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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Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll | Madame Zapote | 1961-12-01 |
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King of Kings | Claudia | 1961-10-11 |
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The Story of Ruth | Eleilat | 1960-06-17 |
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Weddings and Babies | Bea | 1960-10-05 |
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I Accuse! | Lucie Dreyfus | 1958-03-05 |
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La tempesta | Catherine II | 1958-12-01 |
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The Last Tycoon | Kathleen Moore | 1957-03-14 |
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The Halliday Brand | Aleta Burris | 1957-01-01 |
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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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The Raiders | Elena de Ortega | 1952-11-20 |
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No Time for Flowers | Anna Svoboda | 1952-12-25 |
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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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This Side of the Law | Evelyn Taylor | 1950-06-17 |
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No Sad Songs for Me | Chris Radna | 1950-04-27 |
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Backfire | Lysa Radoff | 1950-01-26 |
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Dark City | Victoria Winant | 1950-10-17 |
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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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To the Victor | Christine Lund Lestrac | 1948-10-26 |
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Adventures of Don Juan | Rainha Margarida | 1948-12-24 |
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I dödens väntrum | Vellamo Toivonen | 1946-02-11 |
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Maria på Kvarngården | Maria Holgersson | 1945-01-15 |
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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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Jag är eld och luft | Jenny Ahrman | 1944-09-07 |
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Appassionata | Maria | 1944-02-02 |
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Nebbie sul mare | Maria Rosai | 1944-05-10 |
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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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Morgondagens melodi | 1942-03-23 | |
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Gula kliniken | Nurse Doris | 1942-01-10 |
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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 |
