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Lynda Carter

1951-07-24 (73 years old) in 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

Movies

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The Cleaner
58 %|Oct 12, 2021
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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Wonder Woman 1984
64 %|Dec 16, 2020
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
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Super Troopers 2
58.56 %|Apr 19, 2018
Comedy, Crime, Mystery
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Led Zeppelin Played Here
80 %|Oct 11, 2014
Documentary
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Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
70 %|Nov 9, 2010
Documentary
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Tempbot
65 %|Sep 26, 2006
Science Fiction, Comedy
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Slayer
49.660000000000004 %|Jul 8, 2006
Action, Horror, Science Fiction, TV Movie
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The Making of Oblivion
0 %|May 2, 2006
Documentary
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Best Ever Muppet Moments
60 %|Mar 11, 2006
Comedy, Family
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The Dukes of Hazzard
55.480000000000004 %|Aug 5, 2005
Comedy, Adventure, Action
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Sky High
62 %|Jul 29, 2005
Adventure, Comedy, Family
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Double Dare
66.9 %|Mar 13, 2004
Documentary
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Terror Peak
35 %|Mar 8, 2003
Action, Adventure, TV Movie
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Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
70 %|Dec 23, 2001
Documentary, TV Movie, Animation
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The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3
0 %|Jul 17, 2001
Comedy, Family, Music
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Super Troopers
65.65 %|Feb 15, 2001
Comedy, Crime, Mystery
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Family Blessings
60 %|Dec 6, 1998
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
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Someone to Love Me
68 %|Sep 14, 1998
Drama, TV Movie
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A Prayer in the Dark
10 %|Apr 2, 1997
Crime, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
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She Woke Up Pregnant
62 %|Apr 28, 1996
Drama, TV Movie
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When Friendship Kills
59.41 %|Feb 19, 1996
Drama, TV Movie
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Lightning in a Bottle
48 %|Jan 7, 1993
Drama
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Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories
57 %|Nov 5, 1991
Drama, TV Movie
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Daddy
44 %|Oct 23, 1991
TV Movie, Drama, Romance
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Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All
50 %|May 21, 1989
Action, Crime
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Stillwatch
65 %|Feb 10, 1987
Thriller, Horror, TV Movie
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Night of 100 Stars II
80 %|Mar 10, 1985
Comedy, Music, TV Movie, Documentary
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Lynda Carter: Body and Soul
0 %|Mar 16, 1984
TV Movie, Music
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Electric Blue 13
0 %|Jan 1, 1984
Documentary
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Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess
63 %|Nov 1, 1983
Drama, TV Movie
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Hotline
56 %|Oct 16, 1982
Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
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Night of 100 Stars
65 %|Mar 8, 1982
Comedy, Music, TV Movie, Documentary
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Lynda Carter: Street Life
0 %|Mar 5, 1982
Music, TV Movie
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Born to Be Sold
52 %|Nov 2, 1981
Crime, Thriller, TV Movie
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Lynda Carter's Celebration
90 %|May 11, 1981
Music, TV Movie
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The Last Song
60 %|Oct 23, 1980
Thriller, TV Movie
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Men Who Rate a 10
0 %|Oct 7, 1980
Music
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Lynda Carter: Encore!
0 %|Sep 16, 1980
Music, TV Movie
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Lynda Carter's Special
100 %|Jan 12, 1980
Music, TV Movie
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A Special: Olivia Newton-John
70 %|Nov 17, 1976
TV Movie, Music
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Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
43 %|Mar 1, 1976
Action, Drama, Crime
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A Matter of Wife... and Death
0 %|May 3, 1975
Crime, Mystery, Drama, TV Movie

Series

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Superpowered: The DC Story
77 %|Jul 20, 2023
Documentary
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100 Years of Warner Bros.
76.53999999999999 %|May 25, 2023
Documentary
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Tamron Hall
51 %|Sep 9, 2019
Talk
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Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics
75 %|Nov 12, 2017
Documentary
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Match Game
60 %|Jun 26, 2016
Reality, Comedy
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Supergirl
73 %|Oct 26, 2015
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
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Supergirl
73 %|Oct 26, 2015
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
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Skin Wars
69 %|Aug 6, 2014
Reality
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Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
75 %|Oct 15, 2013
Documentary, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The Wendy Williams Show
66 %|Jul 14, 2008
Talk
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Hope & Faith
53 %|Sep 23, 2003
Comedy
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Two and a Half Men
75 %|Sep 22, 2003
Comedy
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I Love the '70s
85 %|Aug 18, 2003
Documentary
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Smallville
82.12 %|Oct 16, 2001
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
79 %|Sep 20, 1999
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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So Graham Norton
63 %|Jul 3, 1998
Comedy, Talk
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The View
44.21 %|Aug 11, 1997
Talk
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E! True Hollywood Story
80.41 %|Aug 21, 1996
Documentary
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Hawkeye (The First Frontier)
68 %|Sep 18, 1994
Western
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Intimate Portrait
45 %|Nov 14, 1993
Documentary
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Law & Order
74 %|Sep 13, 1990
Crime, Drama
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Partners in Crime
62 %|Sep 27, 1984
Crime, Drama
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The Muppet Show
80.37 %|Sep 5, 1976
Kids, Comedy, Family
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The Jacksons
87 %|Jun 16, 1976
Comedy
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Wonder Woman
70 %|Nov 7, 1975
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
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Matt Helm
74 %|Sep 20, 1975
Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
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Starsky & Hutch
72.24000000000001 %|Sep 10, 1975
Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime
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Nakia
50 %|Sep 21, 1974
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The Mike Douglas Show
51 %|Dec 11, 1961
Comedy, Talk
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The Mike Douglas Show
51 %|Dec 11, 1961
Comedy, Talk
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The Mike Douglas Show
51 %|Dec 11, 1961
Comedy, Talk