Lynda Carter

About Lynda Carter

Lynda Carter came into the world on July 24, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona and has built a career spanning acting, dancing and music. She achieved widespread recognition for portraying the title character in the DC Comics-based television series Wonder Woman, which ran from 1975 to 1979, becoming iconic due to both her performance and her distinctive physique. Carter's path to stardom began when she entered a local beauty pageant, culminating in her victory as Miss World USA in 1972 while representing Arizona. She advanced to the semi-finals when competing at the international Miss World competition. Following training at multiple acting schools in New York, Carter appeared on various television programs including Starsky and Hutch, Cos and Nakia, and low-budget films. Her breakthrough came with the Wonder Woman role, where her committed portrayal resonated with both audiences and reviewers throughout the show's three-season run. Even decades later, the character remains her most defining role, creating challenges for producers attempting to recast the part in failed television attempts, though Gal Gadot ultimately took on the role in 2014, beginning with an appearance in Superman v. Batman: Dawn of Justice. Concurrent with her television success, Carter pursued a music career that has remained active throughout her life, with performance increasingly taking priority over film work. As of January 2026, she maintains a substantial social media presence with 335,000 Instagram followers and over 24,500 YouTube subscribers.