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.
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Full filmography
- Perry Mason (1957) as Reba Burgess
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sister Paul
- Ironside (1967)
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Mrs. Royce
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Martha Phillips
- The Virginian (1962) as Mrs. Archer
- Climax! (1954) as Edna Shaddick
- Climax! (1954) as Dr. Helen Koenig
- Climax! (1954) as Anna Lederer
- Rawhide (1959) as Vada Nordquist
- Cheyenne (1955)
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Dorothy Young
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Lila Lamont
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Ella Vitnack
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Norma Littell
- Route 66 (1960) as Babe Hunter
- Medical Center (1969) as Nurse Wilcox
- Hawaiian Eye (1959)
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Mrs. Myra Moran
- MGM Parade (1955) as Self
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Betsy Blake
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mrs. Philips
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Ellen Benson