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Audrey Totter

Audrey Totter

Actor · Born 1917-12-20 · Joliet, Illinois, USA

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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

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