Audrey Totter
Born
December 20, 1917
Died
December 12, 2013 (95 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Joliet, Illinois, USA
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

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Self
2006
Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz
Self
2004

Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula
Self
1997

City Killer
Receptionist
1984

Murder, She Wrote
Sister Paul · (1 episode)
1984

The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
Judge
1980

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
Martha Osten
1979

The Nativity
Elizabeth
1978

Matt Helm
Mrs. Simmons, Ellen's mom · (1 episode)
1975

Harry O
(1 episode)
1974

That's Entertainment!
(archive footage) (uncredited)
1974

Police Story
(1 episode)
1973

Medical Center
Nurse Wilcox · (1 episode)
1969

Operation Heartbeat
Eve Wilcox
1969

Hawaii Five-O
Mrs. Royce · (1 episode)
1968

Chubasco
Theresa
1968

The Outsider
Mrs. Bishop
1967

Ironside
(1 episode)
1967

Run for Your Life
Dorothy Young · (1 episode)
1965

Harlow
Marilyn
1965

The Carpetbaggers
Prostitute
1964

Kraft Suspense Theatre
Mrs. Myra Moran · (1 episode)
1963
Vacation Playhouse
(1 episode)
1963
Our Man Higgins
(31 episodes)
1962

The Virginian
Mrs. Archer · (1 episode)
1962

Dr. Kildare
Ella Vitnack · (4 episodes)
1961

Dr. Kildare
Norma Littell · (2 episodes)
1961

Route 66
(1 episode)
1960

Hawaiian Eye
(1 episode)
1959

Rawhide
Vada Nordquist · (1 episode)
1959

Cimarron City
Beth Purcell · (26 episodes)
1958

Man or Gun
Fran Dare
1958

Jet Attack
Tanya Nikova
1958
Ghost Diver
Anne Stevens
1957

Perry Mason
Reba Burgess · (1 episode)
1957

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Martha Phillips · (1 episode)
1956

The Vanishing American
Marion Warner
1955

The 20th Century Fox Hour
(1 episode)
1955

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Betsy Blake · (1 episode)
1955

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Mrs. Philips · (1 episode)
1955

Cheyenne
(1 episode)
1955

A Bullet for Joey
Joyce Geary
1955

Women's Prison
Joan Burton
1955

Climax!
Edna Shaddick · (1 episode)
1954

Climax!
Dr. Helen Koenig · (1 episode)
1954

Climax!
Anna Lederer · (1 episode)
1954
The Whistler
(1 episode)
1954

Massacre Canyon
Flaxy
1954

Letter to Loretta
Mrs. Page · (1 episode)
1953

Champ for a Day
Miss Peggy Gormley
1953

Cruisin' Down the River
Sally Jane Jackson
1953

Mission Over Korea
Kate
1953

Man in the Dark
Peg Benedict
1953

Woman They Almost Lynched
Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy
1953

General Electric Theater
Ellen · (1 episode)
1953

General Electric Theater
Mary Lund · (1 episode)
1953

General Electric Theater
Olga Lemaire · (1 episode)
1953

General Electric Theater
Betsy Dunn · (1 episode)
1953

My Pal Gus
Joyce Jennings
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Lila Lamont · (1 episode)
1952

Assignment: Paris
Sandy Tate
1952

The Sellout
Cleo Bethel
1952

FBI Girl
Shirley Wayne
1951

The Blue Veil
Helen Williams
1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
WAF Dietician · (1 episode)
1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
(1 episode)
1951

Under the Gun
Ruth Williams
1951
Lux Video Theatre
Cheryl · (1 episode)
1950

Tension
Claire Quimby
1949

Any Number Can Play
Alice Elcott
1949

The Set-Up
Julie
1949

Alias Nick Beal
Donna Allen
1949

The Saxon Charm
Alma Wragg
1948

High Wall
Dr. Ann Lorrison
1947

The Unsuspected
Althea Keane
1947

The Beginning or the End
Jean O'Leary
1947

The Secret Heart
Dinner Party Guest (Voice)
1946

Lady in the Lake
Adrienne Fromsett
1946

The Cockeyed Miracle
Jennifer Griggs
1946

The Postman Always Rings Twice
Madge Gorland
1946

The Sailor Takes a Wife
Lisa Borescu
1945

Adventure
Ethel (uncredited)
1945

Her Highness and the Bellboy
Woman on Rooftop (uncredited)
1945

The Hidden Eye
Perfume Sales Clerk
1945

Bewitched
Karen (voice) (uncredited)
1945

Bewitched
Karen (voice)
1945

Dangerous Partners
Lili Roegan
1945

Main Street After Dark
Jessie Belle Dibson
1945