1920-12-29 ( 104 years old ) in Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden
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.
Movies
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
1997-07-08
Last Summer in the Hamptons
1995-11-22
Run For Cover
1995-05-12
Stargate
1994-10-28
Backstreet Justice
1994-09-21
Zelda
1993-11-06
Minns ni?
1993-10-24
Geoffrey Beene 30
1993-04-05
Exiled in America
1992-11-04
Zandalee
1991-05-09
Child of Darkness, Child of Light
1991-05-01
The Linguini Incident
1991-05-01
The Exorcist III
1990-08-17
Goin' to Chicago
1990-03-10
Misplaced
1989-09-14
Going Undercover
1988-06-17
The Ann Jillian Story
1988-01-04
Rachel River
1988-01-01
Freckled Max and the Spooks
1987-10-17
Unfinished Business
1987-09-18
Secret Weapons
1985-03-03
The Sure Thing
1985-03-01
The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
1984-10-31
Silent Madness
1984-10-26
Passions
1984-10-01
A Doctor's Story
1984-04-23
Creepshow
1982-11-10
Inside the Third Reich
1982-05-09
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
1982-03-01
For Ladies Only
1981-11-09
The Best Little Girl in the World
1981-05-11
The Hand
1981-04-24
Marilyn: The Untold Story
1980-11-10
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
1980-10-20
Playing for Time
1980-09-30
Natural Enemies
1979-11-01
Natural Enemies
1979-11-01
Voices
1979-03-14
A Wedding
1978-08-29
Girlfriends
1978-08-11
A Question of Guilt
1978-02-21
Tabu
1977-01-28
Welcome to L.A.
1976-11-12
The Tenth Level
1976-08-26
Bell from Hell
1974-07-19
The Way We Were
1973-10-17
A House Without Boundaries
1972-04-01
Puzzle of a Downfall Child
1970-12-16
Cauldron of Blood
1970-02-16
Coming Apart
1969-10-26
The Diary of Anne Frank
1967-11-26
Oscuros sueños de agosto
1967-07-01
Brainstorm
1965-05-05
Sylvia
1965-02-10
Fanfare for a Death Scene
1964-09-01
An Affair of the Skin
1963-11-20
The Damned
1962-11-16
No Exit
1962-06-01
King of Kings
1961-10-11
Weddings and Babies
1960-10-05
The Story of Ruth
1960-06-17
Tempest
1958-12-01
I Accuse!
1958-03-05
The Last Tycoon
1957-03-14
The Halliday Brand
1957-01-01
Moonfleet
1955-06-24
Run for Cover
1955-04-29
No Time for Flowers
1952-12-25
The Raiders
1952-11-20
Journey Into Light
1951-09-28
Four in a Jeep
1951-03-30
The Flying Missile
1950-12-24
Dark City
1950-10-17
This Side of the Law
1950-06-17
No Sad Songs for Me
1950-04-27
Backfire
1950-01-26
The Wind Is My Lover
1949-12-13
Night Unto Night
1949-06-10
Adventures of Don Juan
1948-12-24
To the Victor
1948-10-26
Interlude
1946-02-11
The Serious Game
1945-11-26
Svarta rosor
1945-08-27
Marie in the Windmill
1945-01-15
Jag är eld och luft
1944-09-07
Nebbie sul mare
1944-05-10
Appassionata
1944-02-02
The Brothers' Woman
1943-11-22
The Sin of Anna Lans
1943-08-20
Morgondagens melodi
1942-03-23
Yellow Ward
1942-01-10
If I Could Marry the Minister
1941-12-13
I paradis ...
1941-10-13
Snurriga familjen
1940-08-18
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