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