Portrait of Audrey Totter

Audrey Totter

Acting

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.

Born: December 20, 1917

Place of Birth: Joliet, Illinois, USA

Filmography

1984
City Killer

as Receptionist

1984
Murder, She Wrote

as Sister Paul

1978
The Nativity

as Elizabeth

1975
Matt Helm

as Mrs. Simmons, Ellen's mom

1974
That's Entertainment!

as (archive footage) (uncredited)

1969
Medical Center

as Nurse Wilcox

1969
Operation Heartbeat

as Eve Wilcox

1968
Hawaii Five-O

as Mrs. Royce

1968
Chubasco

as Theresa

1967
The Outsider

as Mrs. Bishop

1965
Run for Your Life

as Dorothy Young

1965
Harlow

as Marilyn

1964
The Carpetbaggers

as Prostitute

1963
Kraft Suspense Theatre

as Mrs. Myra Moran

1962
The Virginian

as Mrs. Archer

1961
Dr. Kildare

as Ella Vitnack

1961
Dr. Kildare

as Norma Littell

1959
Rawhide

as Vada Nordquist

1958
Cimarron City

as Beth Purcell

1958
Man or Gun

as Fran Dare

1958
Jet Attack

as Tanya Nikova

1957
Perry Mason

as Reba Burgess

1956
1955
The Vanishing American

as Marion Warner

1955
1955
1955
A Bullet for Joey

as Joyce Geary

1955
Women's Prison

as Joan Burton

1954
Climax!

as Edna Shaddick

1954
Climax!

as Dr. Helen Koenig

1954
Climax!

as Anna Lederer

1954
1953
Letter to Loretta

as Mrs. Page

1953
Champ for a Day

as Miss Peggy Gormley

1953
Cruisin' Down the River

as Sally Jane Jackson

1953
Man in the Dark

as Peg Benedict

1953
Woman They Almost Lynched

as Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy

1953
1953
1953
1952
My Pal Gus

as Joyce Jennings

1952
Assignment: Paris

as Sandy Tate

1952
The Sellout

as Cleo Bethel

1951
FBI Girl

as Shirley Wayne

1951
The Blue Veil

as Helen Williams

1951
1951
Under the Gun

as Ruth Williams

1949
Tension

as Claire Quimby

1949
Any Number Can Play

as Alice Elcott

1949
The Set-Up

as Julie

1949
Alias Nick Beal

as Donna Allen

1948
The Saxon Charm

as Alma Wragg

1947
High Wall

as Dr. Ann Lorrison

1947
The Unsuspected

as Althea Keane

1947
1946
The Secret Heart

as Dinner Party Guest (Voice)

1946
Lady in the Lake

as Adrienne Fromsett

1946
The Cockeyed Miracle

as Jennifer Griggs

1946
1945
Adventure

as Ethel (uncredited)

1945
1945
Her Highness and the Bellboy

as Woman on Rooftop (uncredited)

1945
The Hidden Eye

as Perfume Sales Clerk

1945
Bewitched

as Karen (voice) (uncredited)

1945
Bewitched

as Karen (voice)

1945
Dangerous Partners

as Lili Roegan

1945
Main Street After Dark

as Jessie Belle Dibson