Audrey Totter
Biography
Audrey Mary Totter (December 20, 1917 – December 12, 2013), was a captivating American actress celebrated for her compelling performances in film noir during the 1940s and 1950s. A former MGM contract star of Austrian-Slovene and Swedish descent, her distinct husky voice and magnetic presence made her a standout femme fatale in classics like "Lady in the Lake" and "The Postman Always Rings Twice." Totter's versatility extended beyond noir, showcasing her talent in various genres, including dramas and thrillers. Her ability to portray complex, strong-willed characters left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Totter's legacy endures through her impactful contributions to the silver screen, forever remembered as an iconic figure in the golden era of cinema. Most references cite December 20, 1918, as her date of birth, although Intelius indicates the year was 1917.
Known For
Adrienne Fromsett
Lady in the Lake
Martha Osten
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
Cleo Bethel
The Sellout
Madge Gorland
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Joan Burton
Women's Prison
Claire Quimby
Tension
Donna Allen
Alias Nick Beal
Joyce Geary
A Bullet for Joey
Dr. Ann Lorrison
High Wall
Self
Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz
Althea Keane
The Unsuspected
Ruth Williams
Under the Gun
Karen (voice) (uncredited)
Bewitched
Elizabeth
The Nativity
Julie
The Set-Up
Peg Benedict
Man in the Dark
Jean O'Leary
The Beginning or the End
Fran Dare
Man or Gun
Sandy Tate
Assignment: Paris
Woman on Rooftop (uncredited)
Her Highness and the Bellboy
Tanya Nikova
Jet Attack
Joyce Jennings
My Pal Gus
Jessie Belle Dibson
Main Street After Dark
Alice Elcott
Any Number Can Play
Shirley Wayne
FBI Girl
Lili Roegan
Dangerous Partners
Helen Williams
The Blue Veil
Jennifer Griggs
The Cockeyed Miracle
Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy
Woman They Almost Lynched
Alma Wragg
The Saxon Charm
Marion Warner
The Vanishing American
Self
Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula
Theresa
Chubasco
Flaxy
Massacre Canyon
Lisa Borescu
The Sailor Takes a Wife
Perfume Sales Clerk
The Hidden Eye
Judge
The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
Eve Wilcox
Operation Heartbeat
Prostitute
The Carpetbaggers
Anne Stevens
Ghost Diver
(archive footage) (uncredited)
That's Entertainment!
Sally Jane Jackson
Cruisin' Down the River
Kate
Mission Over Korea
Mrs. Bishop
The Outsider
Karen (voice)
Bewitched
Receptionist
City Killer
Marilyn
Harlow
Miss Peggy Gormley
Champ for a Day
Self
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Dinner Party Guest (Voice)
The Secret Heart
Ethel (uncredited)
Adventure
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
51
Gender
Female
Birthday
1917-12-20
Place of Birth
Joliet, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
Audrey Mary Totter