Lynda Carter
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 24, 1951
- Birthplace
- 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
Filmography
Super Troopers 3 2026
as Governor Jessman
The Cleaner 2021
as Carlene Briggs
Reign of the Superwomen 2021
as (archive footage)
Wonder Woman 1984 2020
as Asteria
Super Troopers 2 2018
as Governor Jessman
Led Zeppelin Played Here 2014
as Self (archive footage)
Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines 2012
as Self
Celebrity Nude Revue: The Saucy 70's Volume 1 2010
as Self
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics 2010
as Wonder Woman (archive footage)
Tempbot 2006
as Mary Alice
Slayer 2006
as Colonel Jessica Weaver
The Making of Oblivion 2006
as Self
Best Ever Muppet Moments 2006
as Self
The Dukes of Hazzard 2005
as Pauline
Sky High 2005
as Principal Powers
The Best of So Graham Norton 2004
as Self (archive footage)
Double Dare 2004
as Self
The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park 2003
as Lynette
Terror Peak 2003
as Dr. Janet Fraser
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes 2001
as Self/Wonder Woman (archive footage)
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 2001
as Self - Special Guest Star
Super Troopers 2001
as Governor Jessman
Family Blessings 1998
as Lee reston
Someone to Love Me 1998
as Diane Young
A Prayer in the Dark 1997
as Emily Hayworth
She Woke Up Pregnant 1996
as Susan Saroyan
When Friendship Kills 1996
as Kathryn Archer
Lightning in a Bottle 1993
as Charlotte Furber
Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories 1991
as Meredith Lanahan
Daddy 1991
as Charlotte Sampson
Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All 1989
as Helen Durant
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood 1987
as Self
Stillwatch 1987
as Patricia Traymore
Night of 100 Stars II 1985
as Self
Lynda Carter: Body and Soul 1984
as Self, Executive Producer
Electric Blue 13 1984
as Herself (archive footage)
Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess 1983
as Rita Hayworth
Hotline 1982
as Brianne O'Neill
Night of 100 Stars 1982
as Self
Lynda Carter: Street Life 1982
as Self
Born to Be Sold 1981
as Kate Carlin
Lynda Carter's Celebration 1981
as Self
- Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President
Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President 1981
as Self
The Last Song 1980
as Brooke Newman
Men Who Rate a 10 1980
as Self
Lynda Carter: Encore! 1980
as Self
Lynda Carter's Special 1980
as Self
Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman 1978
as Wonder Woman (Archive Footage)
The Return of Wonder Woman 1977
as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
A Special: Olivia Newton-John 1976
Actor
Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw 1976
as Bobbie Jo Baker
The New Original Wonder Woman 1975
as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman
A Matter of Wife... and Death 1975
as Zelda
Credits from TMDB.