
Viveca Lindfors
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.
Known For






Credits
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Who Is Henry Jaglom? 1997Self★ 6.6
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Looking for Richard 1996Self★ 6.8
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Helena Mora★ 5.5
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Run For Cover 1995Senator Anderson★ 3.5
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Stargate 1994Catherine★ 7
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Backstreet Justice 1994Mrs. Robovit★ 3
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Zelda 1993★ NR
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Minns ni? 1993(archive footage)★ NR
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Geoffrey Beene 30 1993★ NR
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Exiled in America 1992Dr. Helena Lindenhaim★ 3
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Zandalee 1991Tatta★ 4.4
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Ida Walsh★ 5.7
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Miracle★ 6.9
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Law & Order 1990Helga Holtz★ 7.4
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The Exorcist III 1990Nurse X★ 6.2
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Goin' to Chicago 1990★ 6
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Misplaced 1989Zofia★ NR
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Going Undercover 1988Mrs. Bellinger★ 2.1
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China Beach 1988★ 7.4
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Ann's Mother★ 5
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Rachel River 1988Harriet White★ 7
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Baronka★ 5
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Unfinished Business 1987Helena★ NR
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Frankenstein's Aunt 1987Teta★ 7.6
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The Wizard 1986★ 6.6
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Secret Weapons 1985Aunt Rosa Koslov★ 6.7
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The Sure Thing 1985Professor Taub★ 6.5
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Dr. Rice★ 5
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Silent Madness 1984Mrs. Collins★ 4.9
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Passions 1984Lila★ 5.7
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A Doctor's Story 1984Mrs. Kristina Karlberg★ 5
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Reading Rainbow 1983Herself - Narrator (voice)★ 8.4
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Creepshow 1982Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")★ 6.9
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Hotel 1982★ 6.8
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Gypsy woman★ 7.2
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Barbara Harper★ 7
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For Ladies Only 1981Rachel Loring★ 4
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Madame Seurat★ 4.3
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The Hand 1981Doctress★ 6
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Dynasty 1981★ 6.5
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Natasha Lytess★ 8.2
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Grandma Bergman★ NR
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Playing for Time 1980Frau Schmidt★ 6.9
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Natural Enemies 1979Psychiatrist★ 6.2
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Voices 1979Mrs. Lemon★ 3
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A Wedding 1978Ingrid Hellstrom★ 6.3
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Girlfriends 1978Beatrice★ 6.7
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A Question of Guilt 1978Dr. Rosen★ 6.2
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Tabu 1977Sirkka Lind★ 4.2
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Welcome to L.A. 1976Susan Moore★ 4.9
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The Tenth Level 1976Mrs. Schnagel★ 5.1
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Bell from Hell 1974Marta★ 5.6
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The Way We Were 1973Paula Reisner★ 6.9
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Señorita Elvira★ 5.1
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Paula Galba★ 6.5
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Cauldron of Blood 1970Tania Badulescu★ 4.3
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Coming Apart 1969Monica★ 6.3
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Petronella Van Daan★ 6
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Isabel★ 4.9
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The F.B.I. 1965Eva Bolen★ 5.5
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Brainstorm 1965Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt★ 6.2
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Sylvia 1965Irma Olanski★ 6.2
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Laura★ 7.8
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Ala Sarah★ 6
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Victoria★ NR
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The Damned 1962Freya Neilson★ 6.3
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No Exit 1962Inez★ 5
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Madame Zapote★ NR
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King of Kings 1961Claudia★ 7.1
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Ben Casey 1961★ 5.6
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Weddings and Babies 1960Bea★ 5.8
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The Story of Ruth 1960Eleilat★ 7.3
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Johnny Midnight 1960Simone★ NR
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Play of the Week 1959Belia Odry★ NR
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Sister Catherine★ 5.7
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Bonanza 1959Angela Bergstrom★ 7.5
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Rawhide 1959★ 7.2
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Tempest 1958Catherine II★ 6
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Naked City 1958Lulu Kronen★ 5.5
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I Accuse! 1958Lucie Dreyfus★ 6.1
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Camilla, la Perichole★ 6.8
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The Last Tycoon 1957Kathleen Moore★ NR
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The Halliday Brand 1957Aleta Burris★ 6.1
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Moonfleet 1955Mrs. Minton★ 6.5
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Run for Cover 1955Helga Swenson★ 6.6
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Climax! 1954Soledad Barojo★ 3.3
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Letter to Loretta 1953Louise Reynard★ 6.5
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No Time for Flowers 1952Anna Svoboda★ NR
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The Raiders 1952Elena de Ortega★ 6.2
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Journey Into Light 1951Christine Thorssen★ 6
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Four in a Jeep 1951Franziska Idinger★ 5.4
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The Flying Missile 1950Karin Hansen★ 4.9
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Dark City 1950Victoria Winant★ 6.5
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Lux Video Theatre 1950Julie★ 6.3
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This Side of the Law 1950Evelyn Taylor★ 4.8
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No Sad Songs for Me 1950Chris Radna★ 6.2
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Backfire 1950Lysa Radoff★ 5.9
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The Wind Is My Lover 1949Singoalla★ 6
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Night Unto Night 1949Ann Gracy★ 5.1
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Suspense 1949★ 4.9
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Rainha Margarida★ 6.4
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Studio One 1948Lisa★ 5
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To the Victor 1948Christine Lund Lestrac★ NR
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Widow★ 6.3
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Interlude 1946Vellamo Toivonen★ 4
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The Serious Game 1945Lydia Stille★ 3.5
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Svarta rosor 1945★ NR
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Maria Holgersson★ 5
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Jag är eld och luft 1944Jenny Ahrman★ NR
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Nebbie sul mare 1944Maria Rosai★ NR
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Appassionata 1944Maria★ 5.4
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The Brothers' Woman 1943Emma★ 5
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The Sin of Anna Lans 1943Anna Lans★ 6
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Morgondagens melodi 1942★ NR
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Yellow Ward 1942Nurse Doris★ 3.9
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Eva Örn★ 7
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I paradis ... 1941Angelica Jansson★ NR
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Snurriga familjen 1940Cleaning woman★ 6