Audrey 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.
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Movie Appearances
Lady in the Lake
as Adrienne Fromsett
1946
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
as Martha Osten
1979
The Sellout
as Cleo Bethel
1952
The Postman Always Rings Twice
as Madge Gorland
1946
Women's Prison
as Joan Burton
1955
Tension
as Claire Quimby
1949
Alias Nick Beal
as Donna Allen
1949
A Bullet for Joey
as Joyce Geary
1955
High Wall
as Dr. Ann Lorrison
1947
Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz
as Self
2004
The Unsuspected
as Althea Keane
1947
Under the Gun
as Ruth Williams
1951
Bewitched
as Karen (voice) (uncredited)
1945
The Nativity
as Elizabeth
1978
The Set-Up
as Julie
1949
Man in the Dark
as Peg Benedict
1953
The Beginning or the End
as Jean O'Leary
1947
Man or Gun
as Fran Dare
1958
Assignment: Paris
as Sandy Tate
1952
Her Highness and the Bellboy
as Woman on Rooftop (uncredited)
1945
