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Viveca Lindfors

Viveca Lindfors

Actor·1920–1995·Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden

9 horror credits

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.

Actor9 films

Child of Darkness, Child of Light

Child of Darkness, Child of Light

Ida Walsh

1991
The Exorcist III

The Exorcist III

Nurse X

1990 3.4
Freckled Max and the Spooks

Freckled Max and the Spooks

Baronka

1987
Silent Madness

Silent Madness

Mrs. Collins

1984
Creepshow

Creepshow

Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")

1982 3.8
The Hand

The Hand

Psychologist

1981
Bell from Hell

Bell from Hell

Marta

1974
Cauldron of Blood

Cauldron of Blood

Tania Badulescu

1968
The Damned

The Damned

Freya Neilson

1962 3.8