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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Last Summer in the Hamptons | Helena Mora | 1995-11-22 |
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Run For Cover | Senator Anderson | 1995-05-12 |
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Backstreet Justice | Mrs. Robovit | 1994-09-21 |
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Stargate | Catherine | 1994-10-28 |
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Minns ni? | (archive footage) | 1993-10-24 |
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Geoffrey Beene 30 | 1993-04-05 | |
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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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The Linguini Incident | Miracle | 1991-05-01 |
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Child of Darkness, Child of Light | Ida Walsh | 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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Misplaced | Zofia | 1989-09-14 |
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Rachel River | Harriet White | 1989-02-20 |
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Going Undercover | Mrs. Bellinger | 1988-06-17 |
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The Ann Jillian Story | Ann's Mother | 1988-01-04 |
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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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Silent Madness | Mrs. Collins | 1984-10-26 |
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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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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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Creepshow | Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day") | 1982-11-10 |
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The Hand | Doctress | 1981-04-24 |
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The Best Little Girl in the World | Madame Seurat | 1981-05-11 |
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For Ladies Only | Rachel Loring | 1981-11-09 |
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Playing for Time | Frau Schmidt | 1980-09-30 |
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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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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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A Wedding | Ingrid Hellstrom | 1978-08-29 |
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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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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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El coleccionista de cadáveres | Tania Badulescu | 1970-02-16 |
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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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The Diary of Anne Frank | Petronella Van Daan | 1967-11-26 |
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Oscuros sueños de agosto | Isabel | 1967-07-01 |
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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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The Damned | Freya Neilson | 1962-11-16 |
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No Exit | Inez | 1962-06-01 |
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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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La tempesta | Catherine II | 1958-12-01 |
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I Accuse! | Lucie Dreyfus | 1958-03-05 |
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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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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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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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The Flying Missile | Karin Hansen | 1950-12-24 |
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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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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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Svarta rosor | 1945-08-27 | |
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Den allvarsamma leken | Lydia Stille | 1945-11-26 |
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Maria på Kvarngården | Maria Holgersson | 1945-01-15 |
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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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Jag är eld och luft | Jenny Ahrman | 1944-09-07 |
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Anna Lans | Anna Lans | 1943-08-20 |
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Brödernas kvinna | Emma | 1943-11-22 |
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La donna del peccato | 1942-12-29 | |
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Morgondagens melodi | 1942-03-23 | |
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Gula kliniken | Nurse Doris | 1942-01-10 |
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I paradis ... | Angelica Jansson | 1941-10-13 |
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Tänk, om jag gifter mig med prästen | Eva Örn | 1941-12-13 |
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Snurriga familjen | Cleaning woman | 1940-08-18 |
