Viveca Lindfors
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.
Filmography (127 Appearances)
Hammer's Women: Viveca Lindfors
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Looking for Richard
Last Summer in the Hamptons
Run For Cover
Stargate
Backstreet Justice
The World of Hammer
Zelda
Minns ni?
Geoffrey Beene 30
Exiled in America
Zandalee
The Linguini Incident
Child of Darkness, Child of Light
Law & Order
The Exorcist III
Goin' to Chicago
Misplaced
Rachel River
Going Undercover
China Beach
The Ann Jillian Story
Freckled Max and the Spooks
Unfinished Business
Frankenstein's Aunt
The Wizard
Secret Weapons
The Sure Thing
The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
Silent Madness
Passions
Glitter
A Doctor's Story
Reading Rainbow
Creepshow
Hotel
Inside the Third Reich
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
For Ladies Only
The Best Little Girl in the World
The Hand
Dynasty
Marilyn: The Untold Story
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
Playing for Time
Natural Enemies
Linus eller Tegelhusets hemlighet
Voices
A Wedding
Girlfriends
A Question of Guilt
Tabu
Welcome to L.A.
The Tenth Level
Bell from Hell
Pappa Pellerins dotter
The Way We Were
A House Without Boundaries
Puzzle of a Downfall Child
Coming Apart
Cauldron of Blood
The Diary of Anne Frank
Oscuros sueños de agosto
The F.B.I.
Brainstorm
Sylvia
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Fanfare for a Death Scene
An Affair of the Skin
The Damned
No Exit
The Mike Douglas Show
Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll
King of Kings
Ben Casey
Weddings and Babies
The Story of Ruth
Johnny Midnight
Play of the Week
Adventures in Paradise
Bonanza
Rawhide
Tempest
Naked City
I Accuse!
DuPont Show of the Month
The Last Tycoon
The Halliday Brand
Rendezvous in Black
Moonfleet
Run for Cover
Climax!
Letter to Loretta
No Time for Flowers
The Raiders
Journey Into Light
Four in a Jeep
The Flying Missile
Dark City
Lux Video Theatre
This Side of the Law
No Sad Songs for Me
Backfire
Singoalla
Night Unto Night
Suspense
Adventures of Don Juan
Studio One
To the Victor
The Philco Television Playhouse
The Ed Sullivan Show
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
La donna del peccato
Morgondagens melodi
Yellow Ward
If I Could Marry the Minister
I paradis ...
Snurriga familjen