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 | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 1.0642 |
| Birthday | 1920-12-29 |
| Place of Birth | Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden |
| Also Known As | Elsa Viveca Torstensdotter Lindfors, |
1994
Stargate
7.012/3759
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6.3/14
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Backfire
5.79/31
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The Halliday Brand
6.1/9
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6.667/42
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6/28
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The Hand
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1944
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Coming Apart
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5.5/43
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6.4/31
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Run for Cover
6.7/41
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Sylvia
6.2/8
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1949
Singoalla
6/6
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1964
Fanfare for a Death Scene
6/3
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No Exit
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Night Unto Night
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1978
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Tabu
4.6/7
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4/2
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5.8/8
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Voices
2.3/3
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5.5/4
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Marie in the Windmill
4/1
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1958
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6.1/5
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6.2/6
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1980
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6.8/3
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6/1
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1958
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6/7
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The Flying Missile
4.9/8
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0/0
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4.3/93
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5.7/10
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5.1/6
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0/0
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6/2
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1982
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7/1
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Journey Into Light
6/2
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1981
For Ladies Only
3.6/5
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1981
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5.1/7
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5.7/7
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1957
The Last Tycoon
0/0
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1948
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0/0
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1984
The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
5/3
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1967
Oscuros sueños de agosto
4.9/7
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1968
Cauldron of Blood
4.1/16
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1942
Morgondagens melodi
0/0
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Svarta rosor
0/0
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1989
Rachel River
7/5
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1941
If I Could Marry the Minister
7/2
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1994
Backstreet Justice
3/6
A P.I. is burdened by her late father's reputation as a corrupt cop.
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Backstreet Justice
1951
Four in a Jeep
5.4/5
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Four in a Jeep
1952
No Time for Flowers
0/0
A young girl's loyalty to the Communist Party is tested in Prague when she falls in love with an attache who has just arrived from the United States.
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No Time for Flowers
1945
The Serious Game
3/5
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The Serious Game
1988
Going Undercover
1.9/5
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1987
Freckled Max and the Spooks
5/2
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1984
A Doctor's Story
6/2
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1982
Creepshow
6.903/1139
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1984
Passions
5.7/3
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1992
Exiled in America
3/1
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1979
Natural Enemies
6.1/18
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1944
Appassionata
5.4/5
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1967
The Diary of Anne Frank
6/1
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The Diary of Anne Frank
1972
A House Without Boundaries
4.9/10
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A House Without Boundaries
1995
Run For Cover
3.5/4
Former KGB plot a terrorist attack on New York City.
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Run For Cover
1987
Unfinished Business
0/0
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1988
The Ann Jillian Story
5/2
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The Ann Jillian Story
1993
Geoffrey Beene 30
0/0
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1942
Yellow Ward
3.9/5
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Yellow Ward
1980
Playing for Time
6.8/56
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1963
An Affair of the Skin
0/0
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1944
Jag är eld och luft
0/0
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1980
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
0/0
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1978
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6.6/85
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6.6/5
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Natural Enemies
6.1/18
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1990
Goin' to Chicago
3.3/3
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1996
Looking for Richard
6.802/144
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1956
Rendezvous in Black
0/0
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1942
La donna del peccato
0/0
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Hammer's Women: Viveca Lindfors
0/0
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0/0
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