Audrey Totter

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

Birth Location Joliet, Illinois, USA
Born 1917-12-21
Died 2013-12-12

Movies

City Killer as Receptionist
1984
The Nativity as Elizabeth
1978
That's Entertainment! as (archive footage) (uncredited)
1974
Operation Heartbeat as Eve Wilcox
1969
Chubasco as Theresa
1968
The Outsider as Mrs. Bishop
1967
Harlow as Marilyn
1965
The Carpetbaggers as Prostitute
1964
Man or Gun as Fran Dare
1958
Jet Attack as Tanya Nikova
1958
Ghost Diver as Anne Stevens
1957
The Vanishing American as Marion Warner
1955
A Bullet for Joey as Joyce Geary
1955
Women's Prison as Joan Burton
1955
Massacre Canyon as Flaxy
1954
Champ for a Day as Miss Peggy Gormley
1953
Cruisin' Down the River as Sally Jane Jackson
1953
1953
Man in the Dark as Peg Benedict
1953
Woman They Almost Lynched as Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy
1953
My Pal Gus as Joyce Jennings
1952
Assignment: Paris as Sandy Tate
1952
The Sellout as Cleo Bethel
1952
FBI Girl as Shirley Wayne
1951
The Blue Veil as Helen Williams
1951
Under the Gun as Ruth Williams
1951
Tension as Claire Quimby
1949
Any Number Can Play as Alice Elcott
1949
The Set-Up as Julie
1949
Alias Nick Beal as Donna Allen
1949
The Saxon Charm as Alma Wragg
1948
High Wall as Dr. Ann Lorrison
1947
The Unsuspected as Althea Keane
1947
The Beginning or the End as Jean O'Leary
1947
The Secret Heart as Dinner Party Guest (Voice)
1946
Lady in the Lake as Adrienne Fromsett
1946
The Cockeyed Miracle as Jennifer Griggs
1946
1946
Adventure as Ethel (uncredited)
1945
The Sailor Takes a Wife as Lisa Borescu
1945
Her Highness and the Bellboy as Woman on Rooftop (uncredited)
1945
The Hidden Eye as Perfume Sales Clerk
1945
Bewitched as Karen (voice) (uncredited)
1945
Bewitched as Karen (voice)
1945
Dangerous Partners as Lili Roegan
1945
Main Street After Dark as Jessie Belle Dibson
1945
Audrey Totter hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows