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Also known as Linda Jean Córdova Carter, Linda Jean Cordova Carter, Lynda Jean Cordova Carter

American actress, singer, and beauty pageant titleholder

Film & TV

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…

Known for

  • 100 Years of Warner Bros. — Self2023
  • Superpowered: The DC Story — Self2023
  • The Cleaner — Carlene Briggs2021
  • Reign of the Superwomen — (archive footage)2021
  • Wonder Woman 1984 — Asteria2020
  • Tamron Hall — Self - Guest2019
  • Super Troopers 2 — Governor Jessman2018
  • Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics — Self2017
  • Match Game — Self - Panelist2016
  • Supergirl — President Olivia Marsdin2015

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Total plays
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The Legend Wonder Woman........ Lynda Carter was (born Linda Jean Córdova Carter ; July 24, 1951) in Phoenix, Arizona. Her father, Colby Carter, is of Irish and English descent, and her mother, Juana Córdova, is of Mexican descent. Lynda is an American actress and singer, who is 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) . <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Lyn

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Key facts

Born
Lynda Jean Carter , ( 1951-07-24 ) July 24, 1951 (age 74) , Phoenix, Arizona , U.S.
Occupations
Actress singer
Years active
1968–present
Known for
Miss World USA 1972 , Wonder Woman (1975–1979), Maybelline commercials, Lens Express commercials
Political party
Democratic
Spouses
Ron Samuels ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1977 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1982 ) ​ Robert A. Altman ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1984 ; died 2021 ) ​
Awards
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Website
lyndacarter .com

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Official website

The Official Website of Lynda Carter

The official website of Lynda Carter, featuring archival photos and videos, biography, and news related to Lynda's music and public appearances.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Family name
Carter
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Phoenix
Occupation
composer
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
American English
Field of work
film production
Eye colour
blue
Hair colour
brown hair
Instrument
voice
Official website
lyndacarter.com
Image
Lynda Carter2.jpg
Residence
Potomac
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Commons category
Lynda Carter
date of birth
1951-07-24
start of work period
1968-00-00
birth name
Linda Jean Carter Córdova
social media followers
23600
writing language
English language
unmarried partner
Michel Polnareff
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Encyclopedic overview

Lynda Jean Carter (born July 24, 1951) is an American actress, singer, and beauty pageant contestant, best known for her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the television series Wonder Woman (1975–1979). Before her acting career, she was crowned Miss World USA in 1972, and she finished in the top 15 at the Miss World 1972 pageant.

Carter has appeared in a wide range of films and television series. She appeared in films such as Super Troopers (2001), and Sky High (2005), Super Troopers 2 (2018), and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020), where she made an uncredited cameo as Asteria. She also had a recurring role as U.S. President Olivia Marsdin on the series Supergirl (2016–2018). Additionally, she has participated in various television specials and series, including Two and a Half Men (2013), and The Muppet Show (1980).

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