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, 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.

Cast

Lady in the Lake

(Adrienne Fromsett)

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

(Martha Osten)

The Sellout

(Cleo Bethel)

The Postman Always Rings Twice

(Madge Gorland)

Women's Prison

(Joan Burton)

Tension

(Claire Quimby)

Alias Nick Beal

(Donna Allen)

A Bullet for Joey

(Joyce Geary)

High Wall

(Dr. Ann Lorrison)

Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz

(Self)

The Unsuspected

(Althea Keane)

Under the Gun

(Ruth Williams)

Bewitched

(Karen (voice) (uncredited))

The Nativity

(Elizabeth)

The Set-Up

(Julie)

Man in the Dark

(Peg Benedict)

The Beginning or the End

(Jean O'Leary)

Man or Gun

(Fran Dare)

Assignment: Paris

(Sandy Tate)

Her Highness and the Bellboy

(Woman on Rooftop (uncredited))

Jet Attack

(Tanya Nikova)

My Pal Gus

(Joyce Jennings)

Main Street After Dark

(Jessie Belle Dibson)

Any Number Can Play

(Alice Elcott)

FBI Girl

(Shirley Wayne)

Dangerous Partners

(Lili Roegan)

The Blue Veil

(Helen Williams)

The Cockeyed Miracle

(Jennifer Griggs)

Woman They Almost Lynched

(Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy)

The Saxon Charm

(Alma Wragg)

The Vanishing American

(Marion Warner)

Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

(Self)

Chubasco

(Theresa)

Massacre Canyon

(Flaxy)

The Sailor Takes a Wife

(Lisa Borescu)

The Hidden Eye

(Perfume Sales Clerk)

The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway

(Judge)

Operation Heartbeat

(Eve Wilcox)

The Carpetbaggers

(Prostitute)

Ghost Diver

(Anne Stevens)

That's Entertainment!

((archive footage) (uncredited))

Cruisin' Down the River

(Sally Jane Jackson)

Mission Over Korea

(Kate)

The Outsider

(Mrs. Bishop)

Bewitched

(Karen (voice))

City Killer

(Receptionist)

Harlow

(Marilyn)

Champ for a Day

(Miss Peggy Gormley)

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light

(Self)

The Secret Heart

(Dinner Party Guest (Voice))

Adventure

(Ethel (uncredited))

Cheyenne

Kraft Suspense Theatre

(Mrs. Myra Moran)

Hawaii Five-O

(Mrs. Royce)

Route 66

Perry Mason

(Reba Burgess)

General Electric Theater

(Ellen)

Hawaiian Eye

Ironside

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

(Betsy Blake)

Our Man Higgins

Harry O

Rawhide

(Vada Nordquist)

Run for Your Life

(Dorothy Young)

Police Story

The Virginian

(Mrs. Archer)

Lux Video Theatre

(Cheryl)

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

(WAF Dietician)

Climax!

(Edna Shaddick)

The 20th Century Fox Hour

Cimarron City

(Beth Purcell)

The Whistler

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

(Martha Phillips)

Vacation Playhouse

Dr. Kildare

(Ella Vitnack)

Letter to Loretta

(Mrs. Page)

Matt Helm

(Mrs. Simmons, Ellen's mom)

Dr. Kildare

(Norma Littell)

General Electric Theater

(Mary Lund)

General Electric Theater

(Olga Lemaire)

General Electric Theater

(Betsy Dunn)

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Four Star Playhouse

(Lila Lamont)

Murder, She Wrote

(Sister Paul)

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

(Mrs. Philips)

Medical Center

(Nurse Wilcox)

Climax!

(Dr. Helen Koenig)

Climax!

(Anna Lederer)