Audrey Totter

Audrey Totter

Known For

The Postman Always Rings Twice

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.

Movies Featuring Audrey Totter

City Killer

City Killer (1984)

as Receptionist
That's Entertainment!

That's Entertainment! (1974)

as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jet Attack

Jet Attack (1958)

as Tanya Nikova
No Image

Ghost Diver (1957)

as Anne Stevens
Champ for a Day

Champ for a Day (1953)

as Miss Peggy Gormley
Woman They Almost Lynched

Woman They Almost Lynched (1953)

as Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy
My Pal Gus

My Pal Gus (1952)

as Joyce Jennings
The Sellout

The Sellout (1952)

as Cleo Bethel
FBI Girl

FBI Girl (1951)

as Shirley Wayne
The Blue Veil

The Blue Veil (1951)

as Helen Williams
Under the Gun

Under the Gun (1951)

as Ruth Williams
Tension

Tension (1949)

as Claire Quimby
High Wall

High Wall (1947)

as Dr. Ann Lorrison
The Secret Heart

The Secret Heart (1946)

as Dinner Party Guest (Voice)
Lady in the Lake

Lady in the Lake (1946)

as Adrienne Fromsett
Adventure

Adventure (1945)

as Ethel (uncredited)
Her Highness and the Bellboy

Her Highness and the Bellboy (1945)

as Woman on Rooftop (uncredited)
The Hidden Eye

The Hidden Eye (1945)

as Perfume Sales Clerk
Bewitched

Bewitched (1945)

as Karen (voice) (uncredited)
Bewitched

Bewitched (1945)

as Karen (voice)
Main Street After Dark

Main Street After Dark (1945)

as Jessie Belle Dibson