Lynda Carter
Acting
Born: Jul 24, 1951
From: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Credits: 30 titles
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 …
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cleaner | Carlene Briggs | 2021 | 5.5 |
| Super Troopers 2 | Governor Jessman | 2018 | 5.866 |
| Led Zeppelin Played Here | Self (archive footage) | 2014 | 8.0 |
| Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines | Self | 2012 | 5.8 |
| Slayer | Colonel Jessica Weaver | 2006 | 4.6 |
| The Making of Oblivion | Self | 2006 | — |
| Tempbot | Mary Alice | 2006 | 6.3 |
| Sky High | Principal Powers | 2005 | 6.257 |
| The Dukes of Hazzard | Pauline | 2005 | 5.609 |
| The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park | Lynette | 2003 | 5.4 |
| Terror Peak | Dr. Janet Fraser | 2003 | 4.75 |
| Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes | Self/Wonder Woman (archive footage) | 2001 | 6.923 |
| The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 | Self - Special Guest Star | 2001 | — |
| Super Troopers | Governor Jessman | 2001 | 6.561 |
| Someone to Love Me | Diane Young | 1998 | 7.3 |
| When Friendship Kills | Kathryn Archer | 1996 | 6.35 |
| She Woke Up Pregnant | Susan Saroyan | 1996 | 7.571 |
| Lightning in a Bottle | Charlotte Furber | 1993 | 5.6 |
| Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories | Meredith Lanahan | 1991 | 6.071 |
| Daddy | Charlotte Sampson | 1991 | 4.8 |
| Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All | Helen Durant | 1989 | 5.182 |
| Stillwatch | Patricia Traymore | 1987 | 6.6 |
| Night of 100 Stars II | Self | 1985 | 8.0 |
| Electric Blue 13 | Herself (archive footage) | 1984 | — |
| Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess | Rita Hayworth | 1983 | 7.0 |
| Hotline | Brianne O'Neill | 1982 | 5.417 |
| Born to Be Sold | Kate Carlin | 1981 | 4.571 |
| Men Who Rate a 10 | Self | 1980 | 9.0 |
| Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman | Wonder Woman (Archive Footage) | 1978 | 5.7 |
| Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw | Bobbie Jo Baker | 1976 | 4.538 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1951 |
| From | Phoenix, Arizona, USA |