Audrey Totter

Audrey Totter

Born December 20, 1917 (Age: 108) Joliet, Illinois, USA

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.
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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Filmography

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light

2006 as Self Age: 88
No Image

Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz

2004 as Self Age: 86
Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

Lugosi: Hollywood's Dracula

1997 as Self Age: 79
The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway

The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway

1980 as Judge Age: 62
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

1979 as Martha Osten Age: 61
The Nativity

The Nativity

1978 as Elizabeth Age: 60
That's Entertainment!

That's Entertainment!

1974 as (archive footage) (uncredited) Age: 56
Operation Heartbeat

Operation Heartbeat

1969 as Eve Wilcox Age: 51
Harlow

Harlow

1965 as Marilyn Age: 47
The Carpetbaggers

The Carpetbaggers

1964 as Prostitute Age: 46
Man or Gun

Man or Gun

1958 as Fran Dare Age: 40
Jet Attack

Jet Attack

1958 as Tanya Nikova Age: 40
The Vanishing American

The Vanishing American

1955 as Marion Warner Age: 37
A Bullet for Joey

A Bullet for Joey

1955 as Joyce Geary Age: 37
Women's Prison

Women's Prison

1955 as Joan Burton Age: 37
Massacre Canyon

Massacre Canyon

1954 as Flaxy Age: 36
Champ for a Day

Champ for a Day

1953 as Miss Peggy Gormley Age: 35
Cruisin' Down the River

Cruisin' Down the River

1953 as Sally Jane Jackson Age: 35
Mission Over Korea

Mission Over Korea

1953 as Kate Age: 35
Man in the Dark

Man in the Dark

1953 as Peg Benedict Age: 35
Woman They Almost Lynched

Woman They Almost Lynched

1953 as Kate Quantrill / Kitty McCoy Age: 35
The Sailor Takes a Wife

The Sailor Takes a Wife

1945 as Lisa Borescu Age: 28
Adventure

Adventure

1945 as Ethel (uncredited) Age: 28
Her Highness and the Bellboy

Her Highness and the Bellboy

1945 as Woman on Rooftop (uncredited) Age: 27
The Hidden Eye

The Hidden Eye

1945 as Perfume Sales Clerk Age: 27
Bewitched

Bewitched

1945 as Karen (voice) Age: 27
Dangerous Partners

Dangerous Partners

1945 as Lili Roegan Age: 27
Main Street After Dark

Main Street After Dark

1945 as Jessie Belle Dibson Age: 27