Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
December 20, 1917
Place of Birth:
Joliet, Illinois, USA
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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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light | Self |
| 2004 | Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz | Self |
| 1997 | Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula | Self |
| 1984 | City Killer | Receptionist |
| 1980 | The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway | Judge |
| 1979 | The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again | Martha Osten |
| 1978 | The Nativity | Elizabeth |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1969 | Operation Heartbeat | Eve Wilcox |
| 1968 | Chubasco | Theresa |
| 1967 | The Outsider | Mrs. Bishop |
| 1965 | Harlow | Marilyn |
| 1964 | The Carpetbaggers | Prostitute |
| 1958 | Man or Gun | Fran Dare |
| 1958 | Jet Attack | Tanya Nikova |
| 1957 | Ghost Diver | Anne Stevens |
| 1955 | Women's Prison | Joan Burton |
| 1955 | A Bullet for Joey | Joyce Geary |
| 1955 | The Vanishing American | Marion Warner |
| 1954 | Massacre Canyon | Flaxy |
| 1953 | Man in the Dark | Peg Benedict |
| 1953 | Woman They Almost Lynched | Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy |
| 1953 | Cruisin' Down the River | Sally Jane Jackson |
| 1953 | Mission Over Korea | Kate |
| 1953 | Champ for a Day | Miss Peggy Gormley |
| 1952 | The Sellout | Cleo Bethel |
| 1952 | Assignment: Paris | Sandy Tate |
| 1952 | My Pal Gus | Joyce Jennings |
| 1951 | Under the Gun | Ruth Williams |
| 1951 | FBI Girl | Shirley Wayne |
| 1951 | The Blue Veil | Helen Williams |
| 1949 | Tension | Claire Quimby |
| 1949 | Alias Nick Beal | Donna Allen |
| 1949 | The Set-Up | Julie |
| 1949 | Any Number Can Play | Alice Elcott |
| 1948 | The Saxon Charm | Alma Wragg |
| 1947 | High Wall | Dr. Ann Lorrison |
| 1947 | The Unsuspected | Althea Keane |
| 1947 | The Beginning or the End | Jean O'Leary |
| 1946 | Lady in the Lake | Adrienne Fromsett |
| 1946 | The Postman Always Rings Twice | Madge Gorland |
| 1946 | The Cockeyed Miracle | Jennifer Griggs |
| 1946 | The Secret Heart | Dinner Party Guest (Voice) |
| 1945 | Bewitched | Karen (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Her Highness and the Bellboy | Woman on Rooftop (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Main Street After Dark | Jessie Belle Dibson |
| 1945 | Dangerous Partners | Lili Roegan |
| 1945 | The Sailor Takes a Wife | Lisa Borescu |
| 1945 | The Hidden Eye | Perfume Sales Clerk |
| 1945 | Bewitched | Karen (voice) |
| 1945 | Adventure | Ethel (uncredited) |