
Audrey Totter
Actress
Born: December 20, 1917 (95 years old)
Died: December 12, 2013
Place of birth: 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.
Filmography (53)
- The Set-Up (1949, ★ 7.3)
- Lady in the Lake (1946, ★ 6)
- The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979, ★ 6.5)
- The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946, ★ 7.1)
- Tension (1949, ★ 6.8)
- Alias Nick Beal (1949, ★ 6.7)
- High Wall (1947, ★ 6.2)
- The Unsuspected (1947, ★ 6.6)
- Under the Gun (1951, ★ 6.1)
- Man in the Dark (1953, ★ 6)
- The Beginning or the End (1947, ★ 6.1)
- Her Highness and the Bellboy (1945, ★ 6.4)
- Any Number Can Play (1949, ★ 6.9)
- The Blue Veil (1951, ★ 6.6)
- The Hidden Eye (1945, ★ 7.5)
- That's Entertainment! (1974, ★ 7.4)
- Perry Mason (1957, ★ 7.7)
- Woman They Almost Lynched (1953, ★ 6.4)
- Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light (2006, ★ 7.1)
- Hawaii Five-O (1968, ★ 7.1)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955, ★ 7.8)
- General Electric Theater (1953, ★ 6.4)
- Ironside (1967, ★ 6.8)
- Rawhide (1959, ★ 7.2)
- Run for Your Life (1965, ★ 7.2)
- Police Story (1973, ★ 6.9)
- Matt Helm (1975, ★ 7.4)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984, ★ 7.5)
- The Sellout (1952, ★ 5.1)
- Women's Prison (1955, ★ 5.7)