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.

Known for

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Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light

2006 ⭐ 7.1

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Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

1997 ⭐ 8.5

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City Killer

1984 ⭐ 6.0

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The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway

1980 ⭐ 8.0

Career timeline

2006

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light Notable

Self · 2006

⭐ 7.1

1997

Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula Notable

Self · 1997

⭐ 8.5

1984

City Killer

Receptionist · 1984

⭐ 6.0

1980

The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway Notable

Judge · 1980

⭐ 8.0

1979

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

Martha Osten · 1979

⭐ 6.5

1978

The Nativity Notable

Elizabeth · 1978

⭐ 7.5

1974

That's Entertainment! Notable

(archive footage) (uncredited) · 1974

⭐ 7.4

1969

Operation Heartbeat Notable

Eve Wilcox · 1969

⭐ 8.0

1968

Chubasco

Theresa · 1968

⭐ 4.5

1967

The Outsider Notable

Mrs. Bishop · 1967

⭐ 8.0

1965

Harlow

Marilyn · 1965

⭐ 4.7

1964

The Carpetbaggers

Prostitute · 1964

⭐ 5.9

1958

Man or Gun

Fran Dare · 1958

⭐ 4.0

Jet Attack

Tanya Nikova · 1958

⭐ 5.4

1955

The Vanishing American

Marion Warner · 1955

⭐ 6.7

A Bullet for Joey

Joyce Geary · 1955

⭐ 5.8

Women's Prison

Joan Burton · 1955

⭐ 5.8

1954

Massacre Canyon

Flaxy · 1954

⭐ 6.5

1953

Champ for a Day Notable

Miss Peggy Gormley · 1953

⭐ 7.0

Cruisin' Down the River Notable

Sally Jane Jackson · 1953

⭐ 8.0

Mission Over Korea

Kate · 1953

⭐ 6.0

1952

My Pal Gus Notable

Joyce Jennings · 1952

⭐ 8.0

Assignment: Paris

Sandy Tate · 1952

⭐ 5.9

The Sellout

Cleo Bethel · 1952

⭐ 5.4

1951

FBI Girl

Shirley Wayne · 1951

⭐ 6.2

The Blue Veil

Helen Williams · 1951

⭐ 6.8

Under the Gun

Ruth Williams · 1951

⭐ 6.6

1949

Tension

Claire Quimby · 1949

⭐ 6.8

Any Number Can Play

Alice Elcott · 1949

⭐ 6.9

The Set-Up Notable

Julie · 1949

⭐ 7.3

1948

The Saxon Charm

Alma Wragg · 1948

⭐ 4.6

Frequently appears with

John Alton

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Roger Deakins

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John Debney

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Edward Dmytryk

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Robert Clarke

Narrator

Bela Lugosi

Self (archive footage)

Bela Lugosi Jr.

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Louise Currie

Self

Full filmography

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Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light

2006 ⭐ 7.1

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Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

1997 ⭐ 8.5

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City Killer

1984 ⭐ 6.0

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The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway

1980 ⭐ 8.0

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The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

1979 ⭐ 6.5

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The Nativity

1978 ⭐ 7.5

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That's Entertainment!

1974 ⭐ 7.4

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Operation Heartbeat

1969 ⭐ 8.0

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Chubasco

1968 ⭐ 4.5

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The Outsider

1967 ⭐ 8.0

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Harlow

1965 ⭐ 4.7

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The Carpetbaggers

1964 ⭐ 5.9

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Man or Gun

1958 ⭐ 4.0

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Jet Attack

1958 ⭐ 5.4

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The Vanishing American

1955 ⭐ 6.7

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A Bullet for Joey

1955 ⭐ 5.8

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Women's Prison

1955 ⭐ 5.8

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Massacre Canyon

1954 ⭐ 6.5

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Champ for a Day

1953 ⭐ 7.0

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Cruisin' Down the River

1953 ⭐ 8.0