Lynda Carter

Lynda Carter

74 · Born: Jul 24, 1951

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJul 24, 1951 Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Spouse
  • Robert Altman

    ( Jan 29, 1984 to Feb 4, 2021 )
  • Ron Samuels

    ( May 28, 1977 to Feb 1, 1983 )
Parents
  • Colby Carter
  • Jean Carter
Relatives
  • Vincent Carter (Sibling)
  • Pamela Carter (Sibling)

Biography

Lynda Jean Cordova Carter, a multifaceted American entertainer, has etched her name in the annals of show business as a talented actress, gifted singer, and esteemed beauty pageant titleholder. Her crowning achievement came in 1972 when she was declared the winner of the prestigious Miss World USA pageant, a distinction that led to her participation in the globally acclaimed Miss World 1972 pageant, where she made a notable impression by finishing among the top 15 finalists.

However, it is her iconic portrayal of the titular character in the beloved live-action television series Wonder Woman that has cemented her status as a beloved figure in popular culture. As Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, Carter brought to life the DC Comics' fictional superhero character, captivating audiences across the United States through her performances on ABC and later CBS from 1975 to 1979.

Career

2021
The Cleaner
The Cleaner as Carlene Briggs
2020
2018
Super Troopers 2
Super Troopers 2 as Governor Jessman
2010
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics as Wonder Woman (archive footage)
Slayer
Slayer as Colonel Jessica Weaver
Tempbot
Tempbot as Mary Alice
2005
Sky High
Sky High as Principal Powers
2003
Terror Peak
Terror Peak as Dr. Janet Fraser
2001
Super Troopers
Super Troopers as Governor Jessman
1998
Family Blessings
Family Blessings as Lee reston
Someone to Love Me
Someone to Love Me as Diane Young
1997
A Prayer in the Dark
A Prayer in the Dark as Emily Hayworth
1996
She Woke Up Pregnant
She Woke Up Pregnant as Susan Saroyan
1993
Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle as Charlotte Furber
Daddy
Daddy as Charlotte Sampson
1987
Stillwatch
Stillwatch as Patricia Traymore
1984
Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime as Carole Stanwyck
1982
Hotline
Hotline as Brianne O'Neill
1981
Born to Be Sold
Born to Be Sold as Kate Carlin
1980
The Last Song
The Last Song as Brooke Newman
1978
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman as Wonder Woman / Diana Prince
1976
Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw as Bobbie Jo Baker