Audrey Totter
Acting
Born: 1917-12-20 in Joliet, Illinois, USA
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
Perry Mason
Reba Burgess
Murder, She Wrote
Sister Paul
Ironside
Hawaii Five-O
Mrs. Royce
Dr. Kildare
Ella Vitnack
Dr. Kildare
Norma Littell
The Virginian
Mrs. Archer
Matinee Theater
Four Star Playhouse
Lila Lamont
Cheyenne
Rawhide
Vada Nordquist
Climax!
Edna Shaddick
Climax!
Dr. Helen Koenig
Climax!
Anna Lederer
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Martha Phillips
Route 66
Babe Hunter
Run for Your Life
Dorothy Young
Medical Center
Nurse Wilcox
The Whistler
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Betsy Blake
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Mrs. Philips
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Mrs. Myra Moran
Hawaiian Eye
MGM Parade
Self
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Ellen Benson
Police Story
Harry O
Matt Helm
Mrs. Simmons, Ellen's mom
Vacation Playhouse
Letter to Loretta
Mrs. Page
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Madge Gorland
Cimarron City
Beth Purcell
General Electric Theater
Ellen
General Electric Theater
Mary Lund
General Electric Theater
Olga Lemaire
General Electric Theater
Betsy Dunn
Our Man Higgins
City Killer
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