Lynda Carter
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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Films (53)
Super Troopers 3
2026 · Governor Jessman
Rastros de un Crimen
2021 · Carlene Briggs
Reign of the Superwomen
2021 · (archive footage)
Mujer Maravilla 1984
2020 · Asteria
Super policías 2
2018 · Governor Jessman
Led Zeppelin Played Here
2014 · Self (archive footage)
Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines
2012 · Self
Celebrity Nude Revue: The Saucy 70's Volume 1
2010 · Self
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
2010 · Wonder Woman (archive footage)
Tempbot
2006 · Mary Alice
Slayer
2006 · Colonel Jessica Weaver
The Making of Oblivion
2006 · Self
Best Ever Muppet Moments
2006 · Self
The Dukes of Hazzard
2005 · Pauline
Sky High
2005 · Principal Powers
The Best of So Graham Norton
2004 · Self (archive footage)
Double Dare
2004 · Self
The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park
2003 · Lynette
Terror Peak
2003 · Dr. Janet Fraser
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
2001 · Self/Wonder Woman (archive footage)
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3
2001 · Self - Special Guest Star
Super policías
2001 · Governor Jessman
Family Blessings
1998 · Lee reston
Someone to Love Me
1998 · Diane Young
A Prayer in the Dark
1997 · Emily Hayworth
She Woke Up Pregnant
1996 · Susan Saroyan
When Friendship Kills
1996 · Kathryn Archer
Lightning in a Bottle
1993 · Charlotte Furber
Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories
1991 · Meredith Lanahan
Daddy
1991 · Charlotte Sampson
Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All
1989 · Helen Durant
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
1987 · Self
Stillwatch
1987 · Patricia Traymore
Night of 100 Stars II
1985 · Self
Lynda Carter: Body and Soul
1984 · Self, Executive Producer
Electric Blue 13
1984 · Herself (archive footage)
Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess
1983 · Rita Hayworth
Hotline
1982 · Brianne O'Neill
Night of 100 Stars
1982 · Self
Lynda Carter: Street Life
1982 · Self
Born to Be Sold
1981 · Kate Carlin
Lynda Carter's Celebration
1981 · Self
Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President
1981 · Self
The Last Song
1980 · Brooke Newman
Men Who Rate a 10
1980 · Self
Lynda Carter: Encore!
1980 · Self
Lynda Carter's Special
1980 · Self
Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
1978 · Wonder Woman (Archive Footage)
The Return of Wonder Woman
1977 · Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
A Special: Olivia Newton-John
1976
Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
1976 · Bobbie Jo Baker
The New Original Wonder Woman
1975 · Diana Prince / Wonder Woman
A Matter of Wife... and Death
1975 · Zelda
Séries (32)
Superpoderosos: La Historia de DC
2023 · Self
100 Ans de Warner Bros.
2023 · Self
The Tamron Hall Show
2019 · Self - Guest
Robert Kirkman, la historia secreta del cómic
2017 · Self
Match Game
2016 · Self - Panelist
Supergirl
2015 · President Olivia Marsdin, President Olivia Marsdin (archive footage)
Skin Wars : Sauver sa peau
2014 · Self - Guest Judge
Super héros : l’éternel combat
2013 · Self
Steve Harvey
2012 · Self
The Talk
2010 · Self
The Wendy Williams Show
2008
Hope & Faith
2003 · Summer Kirkland
Two and a Half Men
2003 · Lynda Carter
I Love the '70s
2003
Smallville
2001 · Moira Sullivan
New York Unité Spéciale
1999 · Lorraine Dillon
So Graham Norton
1998 · Self
The View
1997 · Self
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Hawkeye (The First Frontier)
1994 · Elizabeth Shields
Intimate Portrait
1993 · Self
New York Police Judiciaire
1990 · Lorraine Dillon
Partners in Crime
1984 · Carole Stanwyck
The Muppet Show
1976 · Self - Special Guest Star
The Jacksons
1976 · Ella misma
Wonder Woman
1975 · Wonder Woman / Diana Prince
Matt Helm
1975 · Bobbi Dee
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Dinah!
1974 · Self
Nakia
1974 · Helen Chase
The Tonight Show avec Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self - Co-Hostess, Self, Self - Co-Host