Lynda Carter
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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
Known for
Credits
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
as Asteria
Sky High (2005)
as Principal Powers
The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
as Pauline
Super Troopers (2001)
as Governor Jessman
Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw (1976)
as Bobbie Jo Baker
Super Troopers 2 (2018)
as Governor Jessman
The Cleaner (2021)
as Carlene Briggs
Double Dare (2004)
as Self
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001)
as Self/Wonder Woman (archive footage)
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
as Self
Daddy (1991)
as Charlotte Sampson
Night of 100 Stars II (1985)
as Self
The Last Song (1980)
as Brooke Newman
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010)
as Wonder Woman (archive footage)
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987)
as Self
Terror Peak (2003)
as Dr. Janet Fraser
Tempbot (2006)
as Mary Alice
Someone to Love Me (1998)
as Diane Young
Stillwatch (1987)
as Patricia Traymore
Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess (1983)
as Rita Hayworth
Led Zeppelin Played Here (2014)
as Self (archive footage)
Slayer (2006)
as Colonel Jessica Weaver
Hotline (1982)
as Brianne O'Neill
Born to Be Sold (1981)
as Kate Carlin
The Return of Wonder Woman (1977)
as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
She Woke Up Pregnant (1996)
as Susan Saroyan
Celebrity Nude Revue: The Saucy 70's Volume 1 (2010)
as Self
A Matter of Wife... and Death (1975)
as Zelda
When Friendship Kills (1996)
as Kathryn Archer
A Prayer in the Dark (1997)
as Emily Hayworth
Family Blessings (1998)
as Lee reston
A Special: Olivia Newton-John (1976)
Actor
Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All (1989)
as Helen Durant
Lightning in a Bottle (1993)
as Charlotte Furber
Men Who Rate a 10 (1980)
as Self
Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories (1991)
as Meredith Lanahan
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 (2001)
as Self - Special Guest Star
Lynda Carter's Celebration (1981)
as Self
The New Original Wonder Woman (1975)
as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman
Best Ever Muppet Moments (2006)
as Self
Lynda Carter: Encore! (1980)
as Self
Electric Blue 13 (1984)
as Herself (archive footage)
Lynda Carter: Body and Soul (1984)
as Self
Reign of the Superwomen (2021)
as (archive footage)
The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park (2003)
as Lynette
Lynda Carter's Special (1980)
as Self
Lynda Carter: Street Life (1982)
as Self
Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines (2012)
as Self
The Making of Oblivion (2006)
as Self
Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman (1978)
as Wonder Woman (Archive Footage)