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Charisma Carpenter

Charisma Carpenter

Acting
Born: Jul 23, 1970
From: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Credits: 30 titles

Biography

Charisma Carpenter is an American actress known for her captivating performances and striking presence on both television and film. She was born on July 23, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Carpenter's breakthrough role came in 1997 when she was cast as Cordelia Chase, a popular and sharp-tongued high school student, in the iconic television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Her portrayal of Cordelia earned her a dedicated fan base and led to her becoming a beloved character in the show's spin-off series, "Angel" (1999-2004). Throughout her time on both shows, Carpenter showcased her versatility as an actress, deftly transitioning from comedy to drama and delivering memorable performances. Following her success on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel," Carpenter continued to make appearances on various television shows, including "Veronica Mars" and "The Lying Game," among others. She also ventured into the world of film, starring in movies such as "The Expendables" (2010) and "The Expendables 2" (2012), where she shared the screen with an ensemble cast of action stars. In addition to her acting career, Carpenter has been vocal about her experiences and has used her platform to raise awareness on important social issues. She has openly discussed her personal …

Filmography

Title Character Year Rating
The Doctor with Two Faces Dr. Joan Unger 2025 7.0
Hold You So Tight Stephanie Mendelbaum 2024
The Good Father: The Martin MacNeill Story Michele MacNeill 2021 5.6
Pegasus: Pony With a Broken Wing Melanie Killian 2019 5.0
The Griddle House Mae-Bee 2018 4.2
Mail Order Monster Sydney Hart 2018 5.4
Girl in Woods Momma 2016 3.7
Street Level Sydney 2016 2.0
Mommy's Secret Anne Harding 2016 5.0
Bound Michelle Mulan 2015 3.824
A Horse Tale Samantha 2015 6.4
The Expendables 2 Lacy 2012 6.354
Heaven's Door Julie Taylor 2012 5.6
Haunted High Librarian 2012 4.3
Crash Site Rita Sanders 2011 3.9
A Trusted Man Sonia Patton 2011 4.6
Deadly Sibling Rivalry Janna / Callie 2011 5.4
The Expendables Lacy 2010 6.253
Psychosis Susan 2010 3.6
House of Bones Heather Burton 2010 4.3
Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables' Self 2010 8.0
Voodoo Moon Heather 2006 4.036
Flirting with Danger Laura Clifford 2006 4.294
Cheaters' Club Linda Stern 2006 2.5
Relative Chaos Katherine 2006 5.6
What Boys Like Kim 2003 4.2
See Jane Date Jane Grant 2003 5.696
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TV Mink 2000 7.624
Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe Beth Sullivan 1996 6.375
Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Planet of the Dino-Knights Beth Sullivan 1995 6.556
Quick Facts
Known forActing
Credits30
Born1970
FromLas Vegas, Nevada, …