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
Filmography
all 82
Movies 50
self 36
TV Shows 32
Superpowered: The DC Story (2023)
100 Years of Warner Bros. (2023)
Milestone Generations (2022)
The Cleaner (2021)
Reign of the Superwomen (2021)
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Tamron Hall (2019)
Super Troopers 2 (2018)
Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics (2017)
La petite histoire des super héros (2017)
Battle of the Network Stars (2017)
Match Game (2016)
Supergirl (2015)
Led Zeppelin Played Here (2014)
Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle (2013)
Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines (2012)
Celebrity Nude Revue: The Saucy 70's Volume 1 (2010)
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010)
The Wendy Williams Show (2008)
D.O.P.E. - Death Or Prison Eventually (2008)
Slayer (2006)
The Making of Oblivion (2006)
The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park (2006)
Best Ever Muppet Moments (2006)
Tempbot (2006)
The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
Sky High (2005)
Double Dare (2004)
Hope & Faith (2003)
Two and a Half Men (2003)
I Love the '70s (2003)
Terror Peak (2003)
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001)
Smallville (2001)
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 (2001)
Super Troopers (2001)
Work with Me (1999)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Family Blessings (1998)
Someone to Love Me (1998)
So Graham Norton (1998)
CBS: The First 50 Years (1998)
The View (1997)
A Prayer in the Dark (1997)
E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
She Woke Up Pregnant (1996)
When Friendship Kills (1996)
Hawkeye (1994)
Intimate Portrait (1993)
Lightning in a Bottle (1993)
Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories (1991)
Daddy (1991)
Law & Order (1990)
Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All (1989)
Stillwatch (1987)
Night of 100 Stars II (1985)
Partners in Crime (1984)
Lynda Carter: Body and Soul (1984)
Electric Blue 13 (1984)
Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess (1983)
Hotline (1982)
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
Lynda Carter: Street Life (1982)
Born to Be Sold (1981)
Lynda Carter's Celebration (1981)
The Last Song (1980)
Lynda Carter: Encore! (1980)
Lynda Carter's Special (1980)
Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman (1978)
A Special: Olivia Newton-John (1976)
Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
Cos (1976)
The Muppet Show (1976)
The Jacksons (1976)
Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw (1976)
Wonder Woman (1975)
Matt Helm (1975)
Starsky & Hutch (1975)
A Matter of Wife... and Death (1975)
Nakia (1974)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1951-07-24 (72 years old)
Birth NameLinda Jean Carter Córdova
Birth PlacePhoenix, United States of America
RelationshipsRon Samuels (1977-05-28 - 1982-01-01), Robert A. Altman (1984-01-29 - 2021-05-19)
SpouseRobert A. Altman
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesPotomac, United States of America
Also Known As Linda Jean Cordova Carter
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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