Charisma Carpenter's television career began with a guest appearance on Baywatch in 1989, followed by a call from legendary producer Aaron Spelling, which led to her casting on the prime time soap opera Malibu Shores in 1996.
However, her breakthrough role came when she was cast as Cordelia Chase on Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 1997, a character she portrayed for three seasons before transitioning to the spin-off series Angel in 1999, where she continued for four more seasons.
Throughout her career, Carpenter has appeared in numerous television shows, including Charmed, Veronica Mars, Greek, and Pandora, as well as recurring roles on The Lying Game and Surviving Evil.
In addition to her television work, Carpenter has also appeared in several films, including The Expendables and its sequel, as well as numerous made-for-television movies for Lifetime, Syfy, and other networks.
Off-screen, Carpenter is the founder of MyCon, a platform that connects socially isolated fans with their favorite actors, and works closely with the Thirst Project, an international water charity, and The Ronan Thompson Foundation, which researches pediatric cancer.
As a devoted mother, philanthropist, political activist, and social justice advocate, Carpenter is passionate about her causes and has recently completed a course on administrative justice.
In her extensive career, Carpenter has portrayed Cordelia in 140 episodes across both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, and has been recognized for her work on the former series, which has been ranked among the greatest television series of all time by Time, The Hollywood Reporter, TV Guide, Rolling Stone, and Entertainment Weekly.
Carpenter's guest starring roles include CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Burn Notice, Supernatural, Blue Bloods, Sons of Anarchy, Scream Queens, Chicago P.D., Lucifer, and 9-1-1, demonstrating her versatility and range as an actress.
Throughout her career, Carpenter has worked tirelessly to make a positive impact, using her platform to raise awareness and funds for various causes, and inspiring fans around the world with her dedication and compassion.
