07/24/1951
Phoenix, Arizona, USA:
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
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The Cleaner (2021) as Carlene Briggs |
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Le règne des super-héroïnes (2021) as (archive footage) |
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Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) as Asteria |
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Super Troopers 2 (2018) as Governor Jessman |
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Led Zeppelin Played Here (2014) as Self (archive footage) |
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Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines (2012) as Self |
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Celebrity Nude Revue: The Saucy 70's Volume 1 (2010) as Self |
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Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010) as Wonder Woman (archive footage) |
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Tempbot (2006) as Mary Alice |
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Slayer (2006) as Colonel Jessica Weaver |
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The Making of Oblivion (2006) as Self |
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Best Ever Muppet Moments (2006) as Self |
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The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) as Pauline |
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Sky High (2005) as Principal Powers |
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Double Dare (2004) as Self |
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The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park (2003) as Lynette |
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Terror Peak (2003) as Dr. Janet Fraser |
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De Superman à Spider-Man: L'aventure des super-héros (2001) as Self/Wonder Woman (archive footage) |
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The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 (2001) as Self - Special Guest Star |
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Super Troopers (2001) as Governor Jessman |
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Family Blessings (1998) as Lee reston |
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Someone to Love Me (1998) as Diane Young |
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A Prayer in the Dark (1997) as Emily Hayworth |
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She Woke Up Pregnant (1996) as Susan Saroyan |
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When Friendship Kills (1996) as Kathryn Archer |
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Lightning in a Bottle (1993) as Charlotte Furber |
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Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories (1991) as Meredith Lanahan |
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Daddy (1991) as Charlotte Sampson |
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Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All (1989) as Helen Durant |
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Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987) as Self |
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Stillwatch (1987) as Patricia Traymore |
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Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self |
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Lynda Carter: Body and Soul (1984) as Self |
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Electric Blue 13 (1984) as Herself (archive footage) |
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Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess (1983) as Rita Hayworth |
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Hotline (1982) as Brianne O'Neill |
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Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self |
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Lynda Carter: Street Life (1982) as Self |
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Born to Be Sold (1981) as Kate Carlin |
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Lynda Carter's Celebration (1981) as Self |
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The Last Song (1980) as Brooke Newman |
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Men Who Rate a 10 (1980) as Self |
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Lynda Carter: Encore! (1980) as Self |
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Lynda Carter's Special (1980) as Self |
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Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman (1978) as Wonder Woman (Archive Footage) |
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The Return of Wonder Woman (1977) as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman |
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A Special: Olivia Newton-John (1976) as |
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Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw (1976) as Bobbie Jo Baker |
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The New Original Wonder Woman (1975) as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman |
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A Matter of Wife... and Death (1975) as Zelda |
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Lynda Carter: Body and Soul (1984) Executive Producer |