Audrey Totter
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1917-12-20
Day of Death
2013-12-12 (95 years old)
Place of Birth
Joliet, Illinois, USA
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
Acting
(2006)
(2004)
(1997)
Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula
as Self
(1984)
City Killer
as Receptionist
(1980)
The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
as Judge
(1979)
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
as Martha Osten
(1978)
The Nativity
as Elizabeth
(1974)
That's Entertainment!
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
(1969)
Operation Heartbeat
as Eve Wilcox
(1968)
Chubasco
as Theresa
(1967)
The Outsider
as Mrs. Bishop
(1965)
Harlow
as Marilyn
(1964)
The Carpetbaggers
as Prostitute
(1958)
Jet Attack
as Tanya Nikova
(1958)
Man or Gun
as Fran Dare
(1957)
Ghost Diver
as Anne Stevens
(1955)
Women's Prison
as Joan Burton
(1955)
A Bullet for Joey
as Joyce Geary
(1955)
The Vanishing American
as Marion Warner
(1954)
Massacre Canyon
as Flaxy
(1953)
Man in the Dark
as Peg Benedict
(1953)
Champ for a Day
as Miss Peggy Gormley
(1953)
Mission Over Korea
as Kate
(1953)
Woman They Almost Lynched
as Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy
(1953)
Cruisin' Down the River
as Sally Jane Jackson
(1952)
Assignment: Paris
as Sandy Tate
(1952)
My Pal Gus
as Joyce Jennings
(1952)
The Sellout
as Cleo Bethel
(1951)
The Blue Veil
as Helen Williams
(1951)
Under the Gun
as Ruth Williams
(1951)
FBI Girl
as Shirley Wayne
(1949)
The Set-Up
as Julie
(1949)
Tension
as Claire Quimby
(1949)
Alias Nick Beal
as Donna Allen
(1949)
Any Number Can Play
as Alice Elcott
(1948)
The Saxon Charm
as Alma Wragg
(1947)
High Wall
as Dr. Ann Lorrison
(1947)
The Unsuspected
as Althea Keane
(1947)
The Beginning or the End
as Jean O'Leary
(1946)
The Postman Always Rings Twice
as Madge Gorland
(1946)
Lady in the Lake
as Adrienne Fromsett
(1946)
The Secret Heart
as Dinner Party Guest (Voice)
(1946)
The Cockeyed Miracle
as Jennifer Griggs
(1945)
Adventure
as Ethel (uncredited)
(1945)
Her Highness and the Bellboy
as Woman on Rooftop (uncredited)
(1945)
Bewitched
as Karen (voice) (uncredited)
(1945)
Bewitched
as Karen (voice)
(1945)
Dangerous Partners
as Lili Roegan
(1945)
The Sailor Takes a Wife
as Lisa Borescu
(1945)
The Hidden Eye
as Perfume Sales Clerk
(1945)
Main Street After Dark
as Jessie Belle Dibson