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