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Audrey Totter

Audrey Totter

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

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
2006 • Self
Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz
2004 • Self
Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula
Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula
1997 • Self
City Killer
City Killer
1984 • Receptionist
The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
1980 • Judge
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
1979 • Martha Osten
The Nativity
The Nativity
1978 • Elizabeth
That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
1974 • (archive footage) (uncredited)

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City Killer
City Killer
1984 • Receptionist
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The Nativity
The Nativity
1978 • Elizabeth
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That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
1974 • (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Chubasco
Chubasco
1968 • Theresa
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The Outsider
The Outsider
1967 • Mrs. Bishop
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Harlow
Harlow
1965 • Marilyn
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The Carpetbaggers
The Carpetbaggers
1964 • Prostitute
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Man or Gun
Man or Gun
1958 • Fran Dare
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Jet Attack
Jet Attack
1958 • Tanya Nikova
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Ghost Diver
1957 • Anne Stevens
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The Vanishing American
The Vanishing American
1955 • Marion Warner
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A Bullet for Joey
A Bullet for Joey
1955 • Joyce Geary
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Women's Prison
Women's Prison
1955 • Joan Burton
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Champ for a Day
Champ for a Day
1953 • Miss Peggy Gormley
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Cruisin' Down the River
Cruisin' Down the River
1953 • Sally Jane Jackson
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Man in the Dark
Man in the Dark
1953 • Peg Benedict
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Woman They Almost Lynched
Woman They Almost Lynched
1953 • Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy
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My Pal Gus
My Pal Gus
1952 • Joyce Jennings
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Assignment: Paris
Assignment: Paris
1952 • Sandy Tate
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The Sellout
The Sellout
1952 • Cleo Bethel
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FBI Girl
FBI Girl
1951 • Shirley Wayne
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The Blue Veil
The Blue Veil
1951 • Helen Williams
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Under the Gun
Under the Gun
1951 • Ruth Williams
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Tension
Tension
1949 • Claire Quimby
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Any Number Can Play
Any Number Can Play
1949 • Alice Elcott
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The Set-Up
The Set-Up
1949 • Julie
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Alias Nick Beal
Alias Nick Beal
1949 • Donna Allen
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The Saxon Charm
The Saxon Charm
1948 • Alma Wragg
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High Wall
High Wall
1947 • Dr. Ann Lorrison
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The Unsuspected
The Unsuspected
1947 • Althea Keane
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The Secret Heart
The Secret Heart
1946 • Dinner Party Guest (Voice)
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Lady in the Lake
Lady in the Lake
1946 • Adrienne Fromsett
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The Cockeyed Miracle
The Cockeyed Miracle
1946 • Jennifer Griggs
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Adventure
Adventure
1945 • Ethel (uncredited)
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Her Highness and the Bellboy
Her Highness and the Bellboy
1945 • Woman on Rooftop (uncredited)
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The Hidden Eye
The Hidden Eye
1945 • Perfume Sales Clerk
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Bewitched
Bewitched
1945 • Karen (voice) (uncredited)
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Dangerous Partners
Dangerous Partners
1945 • Lili Roegan
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Main Street After Dark
Main Street After Dark
1945 • Jessie Belle Dibson
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Audrey Totter – Biography, Known For & Filmography