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Audrey Totter

Audrey Totter

Acting·1917–2013·48 films

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

Filmography

The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)Madge Gorland
The Set-Up
The Set-Up (1949)Julie
Lady in the Lake
Lady in the Lake (1946)Adrienne Fromsett
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979)Martha Osten
That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment! (1974)(archive footage) (uncredited)
The Unsuspected
The Unsuspected (1947)Althea Keane
Tension
Tension (1949)Claire Quimby
The Carpetbaggers
The Carpetbaggers (1964)Prostitute
Alias Nick Beal
Alias Nick Beal (1949)Donna Allen
High Wall
High Wall (1947)Dr. Ann Lorrison
A Bullet for Joey
A Bullet for Joey (1955)Joyce Geary
Man in the Dark
Man in the Dark (1953)Peg Benedict
Woman They Almost Lynched
Woman They Almost Lynched (1953)Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy
Bewitched
Bewitched (1945)Karen (voice) (uncredited)
Assignment: Paris
Assignment: Paris (1952)Sandy Tate
Women's Prison
Women's Prison (1955)Joan Burton
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light (2006)Self
The Sellout
The Sellout (1952)Cleo Bethel
Any Number Can Play
Any Number Can Play (1949)Alice Elcott
Adventure
Adventure (1945)Ethel (uncredited)
The Beginning or the End
The Beginning or the End (1947)Jean O'Leary
Her Highness and the Bellboy
Her Highness and the Bellboy (1945)Woman on Rooftop (uncredited)
The Secret Heart
The Secret Heart (1946)Dinner Party Guest (Voice)
FBI Girl
FBI Girl (1951)Shirley Wayne
The Blue Veil
The Blue Veil (1951)Helen Williams
Jet Attack
Jet Attack (1958)Tanya Nikova
Under the Gun
Under the Gun (1951)Ruth Williams
The Hidden Eye
The Hidden Eye (1945)Perfume Sales Clerk
Main Street After Dark
Main Street After Dark (1945)Jessie Belle Dibson
City Killer
City Killer (1984)Receptionist
Harlow
Harlow (1965)Marilyn
The Saxon Charm
The Saxon Charm (1948)Alma Wragg
Dangerous Partners
Dangerous Partners (1945)Lili Roegan
Chubasco
Chubasco (1968)Theresa
The Cockeyed Miracle
The Cockeyed Miracle (1946)Jennifer Griggs
Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula
Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula (1997)Self
My Pal Gus
My Pal Gus (1952)Joyce Jennings
Man or Gun
Man or Gun (1958)Fran Dare
The Vanishing American
The Vanishing American (1955)Marion Warner
Champ for a Day
Champ for a Day (1953)Miss Peggy Gormley
The Outsider
The Outsider (1967)Mrs. Bishop
The Nativity
The Nativity (1978)Elizabeth
Massacre Canyon
Massacre Canyon (1954)Flaxy
The Sailor Takes a Wife
The Sailor Takes a Wife (1945)Lisa Borescu
Mission Over Korea
Mission Over Korea (1953)Kate
The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway (1980)Judge
Cruisin' Down the River
Cruisin' Down the River (1953)Sally Jane Jackson
Operation Heartbeat
Operation Heartbeat (1969)Eve Wilcox