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