Biography
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…
Movies & TV Shows
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Stargate (1994) — Catherine
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Creepshow (1982) — Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")
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The Exorcist III (1990) — Nurse X
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Law & Order (1990) — Helga Holtz
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The Way We Were (1973) — Paula Reisner
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Bonanza (1959) — Angela Bergstrom
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The Sure Thing (1985) — Professor Taub
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King of Kings (1961) — Claudia
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The Hand (1981) — Psychologist
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Looking for Richard (1996) — Self
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Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) — Laura
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Dynasty (1981)
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Moonfleet (1955) — Mrs. Minton
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The Damned (1962) — Freya Neilson
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Zandalee (1991) — Tatta
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Girlfriends (1978) — Beatrice
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A Wedding (1978) — Ingrid Hellstrom
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The Story of Ruth (1960) — Eleilat
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Playing for Time (1980) — Frau Schmidt
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Dark City (1950) — Victoria Winant
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Silent Madness (1984) — Mrs. Collins
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Rawhide (1959)
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Reading Rainbow (1983) — Self - Narrator (voice)
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Adventures of Don Juan (1948) — Rainha Margarida
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Bell from Hell (1974) — Marta
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Run for Cover (1955) — Helga Swenson
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China Beach (1988)
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Puzzle of a Downfall Child (1970) — Paula Galba
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Backfire (1950) — Lysa Radoff
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Brainstorm (1965) — Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt
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The Linguini Incident (1991) — Miracle
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Hotel (1982)
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The F.B.I. (1965) — Eva Bolen
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Welcome to L.A. (1976) — Susan Moore
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The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
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Natural Enemies (1979) — Psychiatrist
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Coming Apart (1969) — Monica
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Cauldron of Blood (1968) — Tania Badulescu
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This Side of the Law (1950) — Evelyn Taylor
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Secret Weapons (1985) — Aunt Rosa Koslov