1951-07-24 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 | Carlene Briggs | 2021-10-12 |
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Wonder Woman 1984 | Asteria | 2020-12-16 |
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Super Troopers 2 | Governor Jessman | 2018-04-19 |
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Led Zeppelin Played Here | Self (archive footage) | 2014-10-11 |
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Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines | Self | 2012-03-10 |
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Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics | Wonder Woman (archive footage) | 2010-11-09 |
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Celebrity Nude Revue: The Saucy 70's Volume 1 | 2010-12-03 | |
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Best Ever Muppet Moments | Self | 2006-03-11 |
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Slayer | Colonel Jessica Weaver | 2006-07-08 |
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The Making of Oblivion | Self | 2006-05-02 |
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Tempbot | Mary Alice | 2006-09-26 |
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The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park | Lynette | 2006-03-27 |
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Sky High | Principal Powers | 2005-07-29 |
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The Dukes of Hazzard | Pauline | 2005-08-05 |
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Double Dare | Self | 2004-03-13 |
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Terror Peak | Dr. Janet Fraser | 2003-03-08 |
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Super Troopers | Governor Jessman | 2001-02-15 |
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De Superman à Spider-Man: L'aventure des super-héros | Herself/Wonder Woman (archive footage) | 2001-12-23 |
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The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 | Self - Special Guest Star | 2001-07-17 |
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Someone to Love Me | Diane Young | 1998-09-14 |
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Family Blessings | Lee reston | 1998-12-06 |
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A Prayer in the Dark | Emily Hayworth | 1997-04-02 |
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When Friendship Kills | Kathryn Archer | 1996-02-19 |
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She Woke Up Pregnant | Susan Saroyan | 1996-04-28 |
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Lightning in a Bottle | Charlotte Furber | 1993-01-07 |
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Daddy | Charlotte Sampson | 1991-10-23 |
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Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories | Meredith Lanahan | 1991-11-05 |
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Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All | Helen Durant | 1989-05-21 |
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Stillwatch | Patricia Traymore | 1987-02-10 |
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Night of 100 Stars II | Self | 1985-03-10 |
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Lynda Carter: Body and Soul | Self | 1984-03-16 |
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Electric Blue 13 | Herself (archive footage) | 1984-01-01 |
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Electric Blue Special: Nude Celebrity Special | 1984-01-01 | |
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Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess | Rita Hayworth | 1983-11-01 |
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Lynda Carter: Street Life | Self | 1982-03-05 |
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Hotline | Brianne O'Neill | 1982-10-16 |
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Night of 100 Stars | Self | 1982-03-08 |
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Lynda Carter's Celebration | Self | 1981-05-11 |
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Born to Be Sold | Kate Carlin | 1981-11-02 |
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Lynda Carter: Encore! | Self | 1980-09-16 |
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Lynda Carter's Special | Self | 1980-01-12 |
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Men Who Rate a 10 | Self | 1980-10-07 |
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The Last Song | Brooke Newman | 1980-10-23 |
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Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman | Wonder Woman (Archive Footage) | 1978-11-29 |
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A Special: Olivia Newton-John | 1976-11-17 | |
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Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw | Bobbie Jo Baker | 1976-03-01 |
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A Matter of Wife... and Death | Zelda | 1975-05-03 |
