Audrey Totter
Acting
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.
TV Shows(31)
Murder, She Wrote
Sister Paul
1984
Matt Helm
Mrs. Simmons, Ellen's mom
1975
Harry O
1974
Police Story
1973
Medical Center
Nurse Wilcox
1969
Hawaii Five-O
Mrs. Royce
1968
Ironside
1967
Run for Your Life
Dorothy Young
1965
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Mrs. Myra Moran
1963
Vacation Playhouse
1963
Our Man Higgins
1962
The Virginian
Mrs. Archer
1962
Dr. Kildare
Ella Vitnack
1961
Route 66
1960
Hawaiian Eye
1959
Rawhide
Vada Nordquist
1959
Cimarron City
Beth Purcell
1958
Perry Mason
Reba Burgess
1957
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Martha Phillips
1956
Matinee Theater
1955
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Betsy Blake
1955
Cheyenne
1955
MGM Parade
Self
1955
Climax!
Edna Shaddick
1954
The Whistler
1954
Letter to Loretta
Mrs. Page
1953
General Electric Theater
Ellen
1953
Four Star Playhouse
Lila Lamont
1952
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
WAF Dietician
1951
Lux Video Theatre
Cheryl
1950
Movies(50)
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Self
2006
Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz
Self
2004
Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula
Self
1997
City Killer
Receptionist
1984
The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
Judge
1980
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
Martha Osten
1979
The Nativity
Elizabeth
1978
That's Entertainment!
(archive footage) (uncredited)
1974
Operation Heartbeat
Eve Wilcox
1969
Chubasco
Theresa
1968
The Outsider
Mrs. Bishop
1967
Harlow
Marilyn
1965
The Carpetbaggers
Prostitute
1964
Man or Gun
Fran Dare
1958
Jet Attack
Tanya Nikova
1958
Ghost Diver
Anne Stevens
1957
The Vanishing American
Marion Warner
1955
A Bullet for Joey
Joyce Geary
1955
Women's Prison
Joan Burton
1955
Massacre Canyon
Flaxy
1954
Champ for a Day
Miss Peggy Gormley
1953
Cruisin' Down the River
Sally Jane Jackson
1953
Mission Over Korea
Kate
1953
Man in the Dark
Peg Benedict
1953
Woman They Almost Lynched
Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy
1953
My Pal Gus
Joyce Jennings
1952
Assignment: Paris
Sandy Tate
1952
The Sellout
Cleo Bethel
1952
FBI Girl
Shirley Wayne
1951
The Blue Veil
Helen Williams
1951
Under the Gun
Ruth Williams
1951
Tension
Claire Quimby
1949
Any Number Can Play
Alice Elcott
1949
The Set-Up
Julie
1949
Alias Nick Beal
Donna Allen
1949
The Saxon Charm
Alma Wragg
1948
High Wall
Dr. Ann Lorrison
1947
The Unsuspected
Althea Keane
1947
The Beginning or the End
Jean O'Leary
1947
The Secret Heart
Dinner Party Guest (Voice)
1946
Lady in the Lake
Adrienne Fromsett
1946
The Cockeyed Miracle
Jennifer Griggs
1946
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Madge Gorland
1946
The Sailor Takes a Wife
Lisa Borescu
1945
Adventure
Ethel (uncredited)
1945
Her Highness and the Bellboy
Woman on Rooftop (uncredited)
1945
The Hidden Eye
Perfume Sales Clerk
1945
Bewitched
Karen (voice) (uncredited)
1945
Dangerous Partners
Lili Roegan
1945
Main Street After Dark
Jessie Belle Dibson
1945