About
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...
Known for
Law & OrderSeries • 1990
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries • 1999
SmallvilleSeries • 2001
Two and a Half MenSeries • 2003
SupergirlSeries • 2015
Starsky & HutchSeries • 1975
Hope & FaithSeries • 2003
Wonder Woman 1984Movie • 2020
Wonder WomanSeries • 1975
Sky HighMovie • 2005
Super TroopersMovie • 2001
Super Troopers 3Movie • 2026
The Dukes of HazzardMovie • 2005
Super Troopers 2Movie • 2018
E! True Hollywood StorySeries • 1996
Bobbie Jo and the OutlawMovie • 1976
Secret Origin: The Story of DC ComicsMovie • 2010
The CleanerMovie • 2021
TempbotMovie • 2006
When Friendship KillsMovie • 1996
SlayerMovie • 2006