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
Known For
Superpowered: The DC Story
Self · (2 episodes)
2023
100 Years of Warner Bros.
Self · (2 episodes)
2023
DC Fandome 2021
2021
The Cleaner
Carlene Briggs
2021
Reign of the Superwomen
(archive footage)
2021
Wonder Woman 1984
Asteria
2020
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2019
Super Troopers 2
Governor Jessman
2018
Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics
Self · (1 episode)
2017
Match Game
Self - Panelist · (1 episode)
2016
Supergirl
President Olivia Marsdin · (5 episodes)
2015
Supergirl
President Olivia Marsdin (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2015
Led Zeppelin Played Here
Self (archive footage)
2014
Skin Wars
Self - Guest Judge · (1 episode)
2014
Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
Self · (3 episodes)
2013
Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines
Self
2012
Celebrity Nude Revue: The Saucy 70's Volume 1
2010
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Wonder Woman (archive footage)
2010
The Wendy Williams Show
(1 episode)
2008
Tempbot
Mary Alice
2006
Slayer
Colonel Jessica Weaver
2006
The Making of Oblivion
Self
2006
Best Ever Muppet Moments
Self
2006
The Dukes of Hazzard
Pauline
2005
Sky High
Principal Powers
2005
Double Dare
Self
2004
Hope & Faith
Summer Kirkland · (1 episode)
2003
Two and a Half Men
Lynda Carter · (1 episode)
2003
The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park
Lynette
2003
I Love the '70s
(10 episodes)
2003
Terror Peak
Dr. Janet Fraser
2003
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
Herself/Wonder Woman (archive footage)
2001
Smallville
Moira Sullivan · (1 episode)
2001
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3
Self - Special Guest Star
2001
Super Troopers
Governor Jessman
2001
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Lorraine Dillon · (1 episode)
1999
Family Blessings
Lee reston
1998
Someone to Love Me
Diane Young
1998
So Graham Norton
Self · (1 episode)
1998
The View
Self · (1 episode)
1997
A Prayer in the Dark
Emily Hayworth
1997
E! True Hollywood Story
(1 episode)
1996
She Woke Up Pregnant
Susan Saroyan
1996
When Friendship Kills
Kathryn Archer
1996
Hawkeye (The First Frontier)
Elizabeth Shields · (22 episodes)
1994
Intimate Portrait
Self · (1 episode)
1993
Lightning in a Bottle
Charlotte Furber
1993
Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories
Meredith Lanahan
1991
Daddy
Charlotte Sampson
1991
Law & Order
Lorraine Dillon · (1 episode)
1990
Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All
Helen Durant
1989
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Self
1987
Stillwatch
Patricia Traymore
1987
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985
Partners in Crime
Carole Stanwyck · (13 episodes)
1984
Lynda Carter: Body and Soul
Self
1984
Electric Blue Special: Nude Celebrity Special
1984
Electric Blue 13
Herself (archive footage)
1984
Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess
Rita Hayworth
1983
Hotline
Brianne O'Neill
1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
1982
Lynda Carter: Street Life
Self
1982
Born to Be Sold
Kate Carlin
1981
Lynda Carter's Celebration
Self
1981
The Last Song
Brooke Newman
1980
Men Who Rate a 10
Self
1980
Lynda Carter: Encore!
Self
1980
Lynda Carter's Special
Self
1980
Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman (Archive Footage)
1978
The Return of Wonder Woman
Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
1977
A Special: Olivia Newton-John
1976
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star · (1 episode)
1976
The Jacksons
Ella misma · (1 episode)
1976
Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
Bobbie Jo Baker
1976
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman / Diana Prince · (60 episodes)
1975
Matt Helm
Bobbi Dee · (1 episode)
1975
Starsky & Hutch
(2 episodes)
1975
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Zelda
1975
Nakia
Helen Chase · (14 episodes)
1974
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (2 episodes)
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Hostess · (3 episodes)
1961
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1961
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host · (2 episodes)
1961