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Lynda Carter
Actor

Lynda Carter

24 Jul 1951Born
75Age
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Phoenix, Arizona, USABirthplace

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.

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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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Filmography

  1. 2026Super Troopers 3Film: Governor Jessman
  2. 2021The CleanerFilm: Carlene Briggs
  3. 2021Reign of the SuperwomenFilm: (archive footage)
  4. 2020Wonder Woman 1984Film: Asteria
  5. 2018Super Troopers 2Film: Governor Jessman
  6. 2015SupergirlSeries: President Olivia Marsdin, President Olivia Marsdin (archive footage) (5 episodes)
  7. 2010Secret Origin: The Story of DC ComicsFilm: Wonder Woman (archive footage)
  8. 2006TempbotFilm: Mary Alice
  9. 2006SlayerFilm: Colonel Jessica Weaver
  10. 2005The Dukes of HazzardFilm: Pauline
  11. 2005Sky HighFilm: Principal Powers
  12. 2003Hope & FaithSeries: Summer Kirkland (1 episode)
  13. 2003Two and a Half MenSeries: Lynda Carter (1 episode)
  14. 2003The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer ParkFilm: Lynette
  15. 2003I Love the '70sSeries (10 episodes)
  16. 2003Terror PeakFilm: Dr. Janet Fraser
  17. 2001SmallvilleSeries: Moira Sullivan (1 episode)
  18. 2001Super TroopersFilm: Governor Jessman
  19. 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries: Lorraine Dillon (1 episode)
  20. 1998Family BlessingsFilm: Lee reston
  21. 1998Someone to Love MeFilm: Diane Young
  22. 1997A Prayer in the DarkFilm: Emily Hayworth
  23. 1996E! True Hollywood StorySeries (1 episode)
  24. 1996She Woke Up PregnantFilm: Susan Saroyan
  25. 1996When Friendship KillsFilm: Kathryn Archer
  26. 1994Hawkeye (The First Frontier)Series: Elizabeth Shields (22 episodes)
  27. 1993Lightning in a BottleFilm: Charlotte Furber
  28. 1991Posing: Inspired by Three Real StoriesFilm: Meredith Lanahan
  29. 1991DaddyFilm: Charlotte Sampson
  30. 1990Law & OrderSeries: Lorraine Dillon (1 episode)
  31. 1989Mike Hammer: Murder Takes AllFilm: Helen Durant
  32. 1987StillwatchFilm: Patricia Traymore
  33. 1984Partners in CrimeSeries: Carole Stanwyck (13 episodes)
  34. 1983Rita Hayworth: The Love GoddessFilm: Rita Hayworth
  35. 1982HotlineFilm: Brianne O'Neill
  36. 1981Born to Be SoldFilm: Kate Carlin
  37. 1980The Last SongFilm: Brooke Newman
  38. 1978Technology/Transformation: Wonder WomanFilm: Wonder Woman (Archive Footage)
  39. 1977The Return of Wonder WomanFilm: Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
  40. 1976A Special: Olivia Newton-JohnFilm
  41. 1976The JacksonsSeries: Ella misma (1 episode)
  42. 1976Bobbie Jo and the OutlawFilm: Bobbie Jo Baker
  43. 1975The New Original Wonder WomanFilm: Diana Prince / Wonder Woman
  44. 1975Wonder WomanSeries: Wonder Woman / Diana Prince (60 episodes)
  45. 1975Matt HelmSeries: Bobbi Dee (1 episode)
  46. 1975Starsky & HutchSeries (2 episodes)
  47. 1975A Matter of Wife... and DeathFilm: Zelda
  48. 1974NakiaSeries: Helen Chase (14 episodes)

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