Acting · Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden · Born December 29, 1920
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.
Hammer's Women: Viveca Lindfors
2019
MovieWho Is Henry Jaglom?
1997
as Self
MovieLooking for Richard
1996
as Self
MovieLast Summer in the Hamptons
1995
as Helena Mora
MovieRun For Cover
1995
as Senator Anderson
MovieStargate
1994
as Catherine
MovieBackstreet Justice
1994
as Mrs. Robovit
TVThe World of Hammer
1994
as Self (archive footage)
MovieZelda
1993
MovieMinns ni?
1993
as (archive footage)
Geoffrey Beene 30
1993
MovieExiled in America
1992
as Dr. Helena Lindenhaim
MovieZandalee
1991
as Tatta
MovieChild of Darkness, Child of Light
1991
as Ida Walsh
MovieThe Linguini Incident
1991
as Miracle
TVLaw & Order
1990
as Helga Holtz
MovieThe Exorcist III
1990
as Nurse X
Goin' to Chicago
1990
Misplaced
1989
as Zofia
MovieRachel River
1989
as Harriet White
MovieGoing Undercover
1988
as Mrs. Bellinger
TVChina Beach
1988
MovieThe Ann Jillian Story
1988
as Ann's Mother
MovieFreckled Max and the Spooks
1987
as Baronka
MovieUnfinished Business
1987
as Helena
TVFrankenstein's Aunt
1987
as Teta
TVThe Wizard
1986
MovieSecret Weapons
1985
as Aunt Rosa Koslov
MovieThe Sure Thing
1985
as Professor Taub
MovieThe Three Wishes of Billy Grier
1984
as Dr. Rice
MovieSilent Madness
1984
as Mrs. Collins
MoviePassions
1984
as Lila
TVGlitter
1984
as tba
MovieA Doctor's Story
1984
as Mrs. Kristina Karlberg
TVReading Rainbow
1983
as Self - Narrator (voice)
MovieCreepshow
1982
as Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")
TVHotel
1982
TVInside the Third Reich
1982
as Gypsy woman
MovieDivorce Wars: A Love Story
1982
as Barbara Harper
TVAmerican Playhouse
1982
as Harriet White
MovieFor Ladies Only
1981
as Rachel Loring
MovieThe Best Little Girl in the World
1981
as Madame Seurat
MovieThe Hand
1981
as Psychologist
TVDynasty
1981
MovieMarilyn: The Untold Story
1980
as Natasha Lytess
MovieMom, the Wolfman and Me
1980
as Grandma Bergman
MoviePlaying for Time
1980
as Frau Schmidt
MovieNatural Enemies
1979
as Psychiatrist
MovieLinus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet
1979
as Ambassadress
MovieVoices
1979
as Mrs. Lemon
MovieA Wedding
1978
as Ingrid Hellstrom
MovieGirlfriends
1978
as Beatrice
MovieA Question of Guilt
1978
as Dr. Rosen
MovieTabu
1977
as Sirkka Lind
MovieWelcome to L.A.
1976
as Susan Moore
MovieThe Tenth Level
1976
as Mrs. Schnagel
MovieBell from Hell
1974
as Marta
TVPappa Pellerins dotter
1974
MovieThe Way We Were
1973
as Paula Reisner
MovieA House Without Boundaries
1972
as Señorita Elvira
MoviePuzzle of a Downfall Child
1970
as Paula Galba
MovieComing Apart
1969
as Monica
MovieCauldron of Blood
1968
as Tania Badulescu
MovieThe Diary of Anne Frank
1967
as Petronella Van Daan
MovieOscuros sueños de agosto
1967
as Isabel
TVThe F.B.I.
1965
as Eva Bolen
MovieBrainstorm
1965
as Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt
MovieSylvia
1965
as Irma Olanski
TVVoyage to the Bottom of the Sea
1964
as Laura
MovieFanfare for a Death Scene
1964
as Ala Sarah
MovieAn Affair of the Skin
1963
as Victoria
MovieThe Damned
1962
as Freya Neilson
MovieNo Exit
1962
as Inez
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll
1961
as Madame Zapote
MovieKing of Kings
1961
as Claudia
TVBen Casey
1961
MovieWeddings and Babies
1960
as Bea
MovieThe Story of Ruth
1960
as Eleilat
TVJohnny Midnight
1960
as Simone
TVPlay of the Week
1959
as Belia Odry
TVAdventures in Paradise
1959
as Sister Catherine
TVBonanza
1959
as Angela Bergstrom
TVRawhide
1959
MovieTempest
1958
as Catherine II
TVNaked City
1958
as Lulu Kronen
MovieI Accuse!
1958
as Lucie Dreyfus
TVDuPont Show of the Month
1957
as Camilla, la Perichole
MovieThe Last Tycoon
1957
as Kathleen Moore
MovieThe Halliday Brand
1957
as Aleta Burris
MovieRendezvous in Black
1956
as Martine
MovieMoonfleet
1955
as Mrs. Minton
MovieRun for Cover
1955
as Helga Swenson
TVClimax!
1954
as Soledad Barojo
TVLetter to Loretta
1953
as Louise Reynard
MovieNo Time for Flowers
1952
as Anna Svoboda
MovieThe Raiders
1952
as Elena de Ortega
MovieJourney Into Light
1951
as Christine Thorssen
MovieFour in a Jeep
1951
as Franziska Idinger
MovieThe Flying Missile
1950
as Karin Hansen
MovieDark City
1950
as Victoria Winant
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Julie
MovieThis Side of the Law
1950
as Evelyn Taylor
MovieNo Sad Songs for Me
1950
as Chris Radna
MovieBackfire
1950
as Lysa Radoff
MovieSingoalla
1949
as Singoalla
MovieNight Unto Night
1949
as Ann Gracy
TVSuspense
1949
MovieAdventures of Don Juan
1948
as Rainha Margarida
TVStudio One
1948
as Lisa
MovieTo the Victor
1948
as Christine Lund Lestrac
TVThe Philco Television Playhouse
1948
as Widow
TVThe Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
MovieInterlude
1946
as Vellamo Toivonen
MovieThe Serious Game
1945
as Lydia Stille
Svarta rosor
1945
MovieMarie in the Windmill
1945
as Maria Holgersson
MovieJag är eld och luft
1944
as Jenny Ahrman
MovieNebbie sul mare
1944
as Maria Rosai
MovieAppassionata
1944
as Maria
MovieThe Brothers' Woman
1943
as Emma
MovieThe Sin of Anna Lans
1943
as Anna Lans
MovieLa donna del peccato
1942
Morgondagens melodi
1942
MovieYellow Ward
1942
as Nurse Doris
MovieIf I Could Marry the Minister
1941
as Eva Örn
MovieI paradis ...
1941
as Angelica Jansson
MovieSnurriga familjen
1940
as Cleaning woman
