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Elsa Viveca Torstensdotter Lindfors
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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.
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- wc Gender: Female
- calendar_month Birth Date: 1920-12-29
- event Death Date 1995-10-25
- school Known for: Acting
- star Popularity: 7.4
- info Birth Place Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden
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smart_display Movies and TV shows by Viveca Lindfors
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Stargate
1994-10-28
7
The Way We Were
1973-10-17
6.7
Secret Weapons
1985-03-03
5
The Brothers' Woman
1943-11-22
6.2
The Exorcist III
1990-08-17
0
Zelda
1993-11-06
6.6
The Sure Thing
1985-03-01
5.8
Backfire
1950-01-26
6.1
The Halliday Brand
1957-01-01
6.4
Adventures of Don Juan
1948-12-24
6.2
Brainstorm
1965-05-05
6
The Hand
1981-04-24
6.5
Dark City
1950-10-17
7.1
King of Kings
1961-10-11
6.5
Moonfleet
1955-06-24
5
Silent Madness
1984-10-26
7.3
The Story of Ruth
1960-06-17
0
Minns ni?
1993-10-24
4.8
This Side of the Law
1950-06-17
6.3
A Wedding
1978-08-29
0
Nebbie sul mare
1944-05-10
6.3
Coming Apart
1969-10-26
6.3
The Damned
1962-11-16
5.9
Bell from Hell
1974-07-19
6.6
Puzzle of a Downfall Child
1970-12-16
6.7
Run for Cover
1955-04-29
5.2
Welcome to L.A.
1976-11-12
6.2
Sylvia
1965-02-10
6
The Wind Is My Lover
1949-12-13
6
Fanfare for a Death Scene
1964-09-01
5
No Exit
1962-06-01
5.1
Night Unto Night
1949-06-10
6.2
A Question of Guilt
1978-02-21
5
Tabu
1977-01-28
4
Interlude
1946-02-11
5.8
Weddings and Babies
1960-10-05
3
Voices
1979-03-14
5.5
Last Summer in the Hamptons
1995-11-22
5
Marie in the Windmill
1945-01-15
6.1
I Accuse!
1958-03-05
6.2
No Sad Songs for Me
1950-04-27
8.2
Marilyn: The Untold Story
1980-11-10
6
Snurriga familjen
1940-08-18
6.2
Tempest
1958-12-01
5.4
The Flying Missile
1950-12-24
0
I paradis ...
1941-10-13
4.3
Zandalee
1991-05-09
6.2
Child of Darkness, Child of Light
1991-05-01
5.1
The Tenth Level
1976-08-26
0
Five Fingers : The Temple of the Swinging Doll
1961-12-01
6.7
The Linguini Incident
1991-05-01
7.3
Inside the Third Reich
1982-05-09
6
The Sin of Anna Lans
1943-08-20
0
Misplaced
1989-09-14
7
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
1982-03-01
6
Journey Into Light
1951-09-28
4
For Ladies Only
1981-11-09
4.2
The Best Little Girl in the World
1981-05-11
6.2
The Raiders
1952-11-20
0
The Last Tycoon
1957-03-14
0
To the Victor
1948-10-26
5
The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
1984-10-31
4.9
Oscuros sueños de agosto
1967-07-01
4.3
Cauldron of Blood
1970-02-16
0
Morgondagens melodi
1942-03-23
0
Svarta rosor
1945-08-27
7
Rachel River
1988-01-01
7
If I Could Marry the Minister
1941-12-13
3
Backstreet Justice
1994-09-21
5.4
Four in a Jeep
1951-03-30
0
No Time for Flowers
1952-12-25
3.5
The Serious Game
1945-11-26
2.5
Going Undercover
1988-06-17
5
Freckled Max and the Spooks
1987-10-17
5
A Doctor's Story
1984-04-23
5.7
Passions
1984-10-01
6.9
Creepshow
1982-11-10
3
Exiled in America
1992-11-04
6.1
Natural Enemies
1979-11-01
5.4
Appassionata
1944-02-02
6
The Diary of Anne Frank
1967-11-26
5.3
A House Without Boundaries
1972-04-01
4.3
Run For Cover
1995-05-12
0
Unfinished Business
1987-09-18
5
The Ann Jillian Story
1988-01-04
0
Geoffrey Beene 30
1993-04-05
4
Yellow Ward
1942-01-10
6.9
Playing for Time
1980-09-30
0
An Affair of the Skin
1963-11-20
0
Jag är eld och luft
1944-09-07
0
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
1980-10-20
6.6
Girlfriends
1978-08-11
6.6
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
1997-07-08
6.1
Natural Enemies
1979-11-01
0
Goin' to Chicago
1990-03-10
7.4
Law & Order
1990-09-13
5.6
The F.B.I.
1965-09-19
7.3
China Beach
1988-04-26
7.6
Frankenstein's Aunt
1987-02-01
6.5
Dynasty
1981-01-12
5.3
Naked City
1958-09-30
6.8
Hotel
1982-08-21
4.7
Studio One
1948-11-07
6.6
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948-06-20
7.2
Rawhide
1959-01-09
6
Lux Video Theatre
1950-10-02
3
Climax!
1954-10-07
5.7
Adventures in Paradise
1959-10-05
6
The Philco Television Playhouse
1948-10-03
5.7
Ben Casey
1961-10-02
4.6
Suspense
1949-01-06
0
Johnny Midnight
1960-01-03
6.2
Letter to Loretta
1953-09-20
8.4
Reading Rainbow
1983-06-06
7.5
Bonanza
1959-09-12
0
Play of the Week
1959-10-12
3
Climax!
1954-10-07
6.7
DuPont Show of the Month
1957-09-29
3
Climax!
1954-10-07
6.7
The Wizard
1986-09-09
5.1
The Mike Douglas Show
1961-12-11
7.8
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
1964-09-14