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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Murder, She Wrote (1984) — Sister Paul
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The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) — Madge Gorland
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) — Betsy Blake
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The Set-Up (1949) — Julie
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Hawaii Five-O (1968) — Mrs. Royce
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Perry Mason (1957) — Reba Burgess
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Lady in the Lake (1946) — Adrienne Fromsett
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The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979) — Martha Osten
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Ironside (1967)
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That's Entertainment! (1974) — (archive footage) (uncredited)
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The Unsuspected (1947) — Althea Keane
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Tension (1949) — Claire Quimby
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Rawhide (1959) — Vada Nordquist
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The Carpetbaggers (1964) — Prostitute
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The Virginian (1962) — Mrs. Archer
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Alias Nick Beal (1949) — Donna Allen
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High Wall (1947) — Dr. Ann Lorrison
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A Bullet for Joey (1955) — Joyce Geary
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Man in the Dark (1953) — Peg Benedict
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Cheyenne (1955)
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Woman They Almost Lynched (1953) — Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy
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Bewitched (1945) — Karen (voice) (uncredited)
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Route 66 (1960) — Babe Hunter
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Women's Prison (1955) — Joan Burton
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Assignment: Paris (1952) — Sandy Tate
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Dr. Kildare (1961) — Ella Vitnack
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Police Story (1973)
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The Sellout (1952) — Cleo Bethel
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Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light (2006) — Self
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Adventure (1945) — Ethel (uncredited)
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Medical Center (1969) — Nurse Wilcox
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The Beginning or the End (1947) — Jean O'Leary
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Any Number Can Play (1949) — Alice Elcott
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Harry O (1974)
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Climax! (1954) — Edna Shaddick
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Her Highness and the Bellboy (1945) — Woman on Rooftop (uncredited)
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Four Star Playhouse (1952) — Lila Lamont
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The Secret Heart (1946) — Dinner Party Guest (Voice)
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Hawaiian Eye (1959)
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Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) — Martha Phillips