Lynda Carter
Biography
Lynda Jean Carter (born July 24, 1951) is an American actress and singer, best known for being Miss World USA 1972 and as the star of the 1970s television series The New Original Wonder Woman (1975–77) and The New Adventures of Wonder Woman (1977–79). The epitome of the word "statuesque," brunette, big blue-eyed, and 6' tall Lynda Carter was once considered one of the most beautiful women in the western world. Born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, Carter's height caused considerable awkwardness in high school. Friends encouraged her to become a performer; she began studying voice and by the time she graduated, she was named her school's most talented student. She briefly attended Arizona State University, but dropped out to become a professional singer and tour the country with several rock groups. By 1972, Carter had returned home and entered a local beauty pageant. She won and went on to win the title of Miss World-USA. After that, Carter studied acting in New York. She started her career in television making guest appearances on such shows as Starsky and Hutch, but Carter did not become famous until winning the title role of Wonder Woman in 1975. The Wonder Woman shows originally started out as specials on the ABC network, but by 1976 had been turned into a series. The network canceled the show after one season and it was picked up by CBS and aired there for a few years. When the series ended, she had a somewhat successful career as a Las Vegas entertainer. She also continues to occasionally appear in television movies and as a series guest star. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Known For
Carlene Briggs
The Cleaner
Principal Powers
Sky High
Self (archive footage)
Led Zeppelin Played Here
Colonel Jessica Weaver
Slayer
Self
The Making of Oblivion
Bobbie Jo Baker
Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
Lynette
The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park
Helen Durant
Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All
Mary Alice
Tempbot
Dr. Janet Fraser
Terror Peak
Meredith Lanahan
Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories
Herself/Wonder Woman (archive footage)
De Superman à Spider-Man: L'aventure des super-héros
Brianne O'Neill
Hotline
Kathryn Archer
When Friendship Kills
Susan Saroyan
She Woke Up Pregnant
Pauline
The Dukes of Hazzard
Self - Special Guest Star
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3
Kate Carlin
Born to Be Sold
Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess
Governor Jessman
Super Troopers
Self
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines
Wonder Woman (Archive Footage)
Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
Self
Men Who Rate a 10
Patricia Traymore
Stillwatch
Herself (archive footage)
Electric Blue 13
Diane Young
Someone to Love Me
Governor Jessman
Super Troopers 2
Charlotte Sampson
Daddy
Charlotte Furber
Lightning in a Bottle
A Special: Olivia Newton-John
Lee reston
Family Blessings
Self
Double Dare
Self
Best Ever Muppet Moments
Brooke Newman
The Last Song
Asteria
Wonder Woman 1984
Emily Hayworth
A Prayer in the Dark
Wonder Woman (archive footage)
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Self
Lynda Carter: Street Life
Self
Lynda Carter: Body and Soul
Celebrity Nude Revue: The Saucy 70's Volume 1
Self
Lynda Carter: Encore!
Self
Lynda Carter's Special
Self
Lynda Carter's Celebration
Self
Night of 100 Stars
Zelda
A Matter of Wife... and Death
(archive footage)
Le règne des super-héroïnes
Self
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
The Return of Wonder Woman
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
49
Gender
Female
Birthday
1951-07-24
Place of Birth
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Also Known As
Linda Jean Cordova Carter