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Personal Info

Gender

Female

Birthday

1917-12-20 (107 years old)

Place of Birth

Joliet, Illinois, USA

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

Acting

2006

2004

1997

1984

City Killer as Receptionist
Murder, She Wrote as Sister Paul

1980

1979

1978

The Nativity as Elizabeth

1975

Matt Helm as Mrs. Simmons, Ellen's mom

1974

That's Entertainment! as (archive footage) (uncredited)

1973

1969

Operation Heartbeat as Eve Wilcox
Medical Center as Nurse Wilcox

1968

Chubasco as Theresa
Hawaii Five-O as Mrs. Royce

1967

The Outsider as Mrs. Bishop

1965

Harlow as Marilyn
Run for Your Life as Dorothy Young

1964

The Carpetbaggers as Prostitute

1963

1962

1961

Dr. Kildare as Ella Vitnack
Dr. Kildare as Norma Littell

1960

1959

Rawhide as Vada Nordquist

1958

Man or Gun as Fran Dare
Jet Attack as Tanya Nikova
Cimarron City as Beth Purcell

1957

Ghost Diver as Anne Stevens
Perry Mason as Reba Burgess

1956

1955

1954

Climax! as Edna Shaddick
Climax! as Dr. Helen Koenig
Climax! as Anna Lederer

1953

Man in the Dark as Peg Benedict
Woman They Almost Lynched as Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy
Cruisin' Down the River as Sally Jane Jackson
Champ for a Day as Miss Peggy Gormley
Letter to Loretta as Mrs. Page
General Electric Theater as Olga Lemaire

1952

The Sellout as Cleo Bethel
Assignment: Paris as Sandy Tate
My Pal Gus as Joyce Jennings
Four Star Playhouse as Lila Lamont

1951

Under the Gun as Ruth Williams
FBI Girl as Shirley Wayne
The Blue Veil as Helen Williams

1950

1949

Tension as Claire Quimby
Alias Nick Beal as Donna Allen
The Set-Up as Julie
Any Number Can Play as Alice Elcott

1948

The Saxon Charm as Alma Wragg

1947

High Wall as Dr. Ann Lorrison
The Unsuspected as Althea Keane
The Beginning or the End as Jean O'Leary

1946

Lady in the Lake as Adrienne Fromsett
The Cockeyed Miracle as Jennifer Griggs
The Secret Heart as Dinner Party Guest (Voice)

1945

Bewitched as Karen (voice) (uncredited)
Her Highness and the Bellboy as Woman on Rooftop (uncredited)
Main Street After Dark as Jessie Belle Dibson
Dangerous Partners as Lili Roegan
The Sailor Takes a Wife as Lisa Borescu
The Hidden Eye as Perfume Sales Clerk
Bewitched as Karen (voice)
Adventure as Ethel (uncredited)