Audrey Totter
Acting
- Born:
- 1917-12-20
- Died:
- 2013-12-12
- 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.
Known For
Filmography
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz
Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula
City Killer
Murder, She Wrote
The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
The Nativity
Matt Helm
Harry O
That's Entertainment!
Police Story
Medical Center
Hawaii Five-O
Operation Heartbeat
Chubasco
The Outsider
Ironside
Run for Your Life
Harlow
The Carpetbaggers
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Vacation Playhouse
Our Man Higgins
The Virginian
Dr. Kildare
Route 66
Hawaiian Eye
Rawhide
Cimarron City
Man or Gun
Jet Attack
Ghost Diver
Perry Mason
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
On Trial
The Vanishing American
Matinee Theater
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Cheyenne
MGM Parade
A Bullet for Joey
Women's Prison
Climax!
The Whistler
Massacre Canyon
Letter to Loretta
Champ for a Day
Cruisin' Down the River
Mission Over Korea
Man in the Dark
Woman They Almost Lynched
General Electric Theater
My Pal Gus
Four Star Playhouse
Assignment: Paris
The Sellout
FBI Girl
The Blue Veil