Lynda Carter
Lynda Carter is an American actress, singer, and former beauty pageant titleholder, best known for playing Wonder Woman on the 1970s television series *Wonder Woman*.
Lynda Carter is an American actress, singer, and former beauty pageant titleholder, best known for playing Wonder Woman on the 1970s television series *Wonder Woman*. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1951 and was crowned Miss World USA 1972. Carter has remained active in television, music, and public appearances across her career.
Early life and pageantry
Carter was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 24, 1951. She first gained public attention through beauty pageants, including winning Miss World USA 1972 and competing at Miss World 1972, where she placed in the top 15.
Acting career
Her breakthrough came with the title role in *Wonder Woman*, which aired from 1975 to 1979. The role made her widely identified with the character Diana Prince/Wonder Woman.
Music and later work
Carter has also worked as a singer and continued to appear in television and public events after *Wonder Woman*. Later credits and appearances include guest roles and recurring TV work.
Public image and legacy
Carter is widely remembered as one of the defining screen portrayals of Wonder Woman. Her performance has been cited as influential in popular culture and superhero television history.
Key facts
- Lynda Carter is best known for her role as Wonder Woman in the television series *Wonder Woman*.
- Before her acting career, she won Miss World USA 1972 and placed in the top 15 at Miss World 1972.
- Carter was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 24, 1951.
- She has worked as both an actress and singer over a career spanning several decades.
- Her performance as Wonder Woman is considered influential in popular culture and superhero television.
Lynda Carter is known to Canadian audiences mainly through the international broadcast and long-term popularity of *Wonder Woman* and through later television appearances and fan culture.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynda_CarterSupports: Birth date, birthplace, occupations, years active, and Wonder Woman role.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004812/Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, pageant title, and Wonder Woman role.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lynda-CarterSupports: Her breakthrough role as Wonder Woman and her status as a former beauty queen.
- PBS — https://www.pbs.org/wnet/pioneers-of-television/pioneering-people/lynda-carter/Supports: Her identification with the Wonder Woman role and television legacy.
- Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/lynda-carterSupports: Birth details, marriage, children, and career overview.