Audrey Totter
Known for Acting · 82 credits
- Born
- 1917-12-20
- Died
- 2013-12-12
- Place of birth
- Joliet, Illinois, USA
- Also known as
- Audrey Mary Totter
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.
Known For
TV Shows (32)
Perry Mason
1957
as Reba Burgess
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Sister Paul
Ironside
1967
Hawaii Five-O
1968
as Mrs. Royce
Matinee Theater
1955
Climax!
1954
as Edna Shaddick / Dr. Helen Koenig / Anna Lederer
The Virginian
1962
as Mrs. Archer
Dr. Kildare
1961
as Ella Vitnack / Norma Littell
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956
as Martha Phillips
Cheyenne
1955
Rawhide
1959
as Vada Nordquist
Four Star Playhouse
1952
as Lila Lamont
Medical Center
1969
as Nurse Wilcox
Run for Your Life
1965
as Dorothy Young
Route 66
1960
Hawaiian Eye
1959
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
as Betsy Blake / Mrs. Philips
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
as Mrs. Myra Moran
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
as Ellen Benson
Police Story
1973
Harry O
1974
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Cheryl
MGM Parade
1955
as Self
Vacation Playhouse
1963
Matt Helm
1975
as Mrs. Simmons, Ellen's mom
Letter to Loretta
1953
as Mrs. Page
The Whistler
1954
On Trial
1956
as Ellen Parsons
General Electric Theater
1953
as Ellen / Mary Lund / Olga Lemaire / Betsy Dunn
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
as WAF Dietician
Cimarron City
1958
as Beth Purcell
Our Man Higgins
1962
Movies (50)
The Postman Always Rings Twice
1946
as Madge Gorland
The Carpetbaggers
1964
as Prostitute
High Wall
1947
as Dr. Ann Lorrison
Jet Attack
1958
as Tanya Nikova
Assignment: Paris
1952
as Sandy Tate
Lady in the Lake
1946
as Adrienne Fromsett
That's Entertainment!
1974
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Adventure
1945
as Ethel (uncredited)
City Killer
1984
as Receptionist
The Outsider
1967
as Mrs. Bishop
The Set-Up
1949
as Julie
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
1979
as Martha Osten
The Blue Veil
1951
as Helen Williams
Harlow
1965
as Marilyn
Her Highness and the Bellboy
1945
as Woman on Rooftop (uncredited)
The Secret Heart
1946
as Dinner Party Guest (Voice)
Tension
1949
as Claire Quimby
The Unsuspected
1947
as Althea Keane
Man in the Dark
1953
as Peg Benedict
The Beginning or the End
1947
as Jean O'Leary
Alias Nick Beal
1949
as Donna Allen
Champ for a Day
1953
as Miss Peggy Gormley
Any Number Can Play
1949
as Alice Elcott
Bewitched
1945
as Karen (voice) (uncredited)
Cruisin' Down the River
1953
as Sally Jane Jackson
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
2006
as Self
Ghost Diver
1957
as Anne Stevens
A Bullet for Joey
1955
as Joyce Geary
Women's Prison
1955
as Joan Burton
Man or Gun
1958
as Fran Dare
Chubasco
1968
as Theresa
The Cockeyed Miracle
1946
as Jennifer Griggs
Massacre Canyon
1954
as Flaxy
Under the Gun
1951
as Ruth Williams
The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
1980
as Judge
Main Street After Dark
1945
as Jessie Belle Dibson
Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz
2004
as Self
Woman They Almost Lynched
1953
as Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy
The Saxon Charm
1948
as Alma Wragg
The Sellout
1952
as Cleo Bethel
The Vanishing American
1955
as Marion Warner
The Nativity
1978
as Elizabeth
The Hidden Eye
1945
as Perfume Sales Clerk
FBI Girl
1951
as Shirley Wayne
Operation Heartbeat
1969
as Eve Wilcox
My Pal Gus
1952
as Joyce Jennings
The Sailor Takes a Wife
1945
as Lisa Borescu
Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula
1997
as Self
Dangerous Partners
1945
as Lili Roegan
Mission Over Korea
1953
as Kate
About Audrey Totter
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,… With 82 credits spanning from 1945 to 2006, Audrey Totter has appeared in 50 films and 32 TV shows.
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Most Popular Audrey Totter Movies
- The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) — as Madge Gorland
- The Carpetbaggers (1964) — as Prostitute
- High Wall (1947) — as Dr. Ann Lorrison
- Jet Attack (1958) — as Tanya Nikova
- Assignment: Paris (1952) — as Sandy Tate
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