Lynda Carter Biography, Age, Height, Children, Wonder Woman, Net Worth & Wiki

Lynda Carter is an actress, musician, and beauty pageant winner from the United States. She was named 1972 Miss World USA. Carter is most recognized for playing Diana Prince or Wonder Woman in the stop motion television series Wonder Woman.

From 1975 until 1979, the role was inspired by the DC comic book fictitious superheroine lead character, and it premiered on ABC and then CBS.

Lynda Carter
Lynda Carter

Lynda Carter Bio/Wiki

Birth NameLinda Jean Córdova Carter
Nick NameLinda
Age72 years (as in 2023)
ReligionChristian
Sun Sign/Zodiac SignLeo
Birth PlacePhoenix, Arizona, United States
Date of Birth24 July 1951
NationalityAmerican
ResidenceSouth Florida
Potomac, Maryland
Home TownPhoenix, Arizona
HobbiesModelling

Family

Mother’s NameJuana Córdova

Lynda Carter with her mother
Lynda Carter with her mother
Father’s NameColby Carter

Lynda Carter with her father
Lynda Carter with her father
BrotherVincent Carter
SisterPamela Carter

Boyfriends/Affairs

Affairs/BoyfriendsRobert A. Altman
Ron Samuels
Michel Polnareff

Marital Status, Husband and Children

Husband/SpouseRobert A. Altman (1984-2021)
Ron Samuels (1977-1982)

Lynda Carter with former husband Ron Samuels
Lynda Carter with former husband Ron Samuels

Lynda Carter with her husband Robert Altman
Lynda Carter with her husband Robert Altman
Marriage Date29th January 1984 (Robert A. Altman )
28th May 1977 (Ron Samuels)

Lynda Carter with former husband Ron Samuels at their wedding
Lynda Carter with former husband Ron Samuels at their wedding

Lynda Carter with her husband Robert Altman at their wedding
Lynda Carter with her husband Robert Altman at their wedding
ChildrenJessica Altman
James Altman


Lynda Carter with her children
Lynda Carter with her children

Education

SchoolNot Known
College/UniversityArizona State University
Educational QualificationGraduate
ProfessionActor
Singer
Model
Brands EndorsedMaybelline
Lens Express
Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp.
7-Up
Career ManagerRon Samuels (former manager)

Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements

Height (Approx.)in centimeters – 175 cm
in meters – 1.75 m
in Feet Inches – 5′8″
Weight (Approx.)in Kilograms – 70 kg
in Pounds – 155 lbs

Figure Measurements

Breast Size37 inches
Hips Size36 inches
Waist Size25 inches

Extra Ordinary Features

Race / EthnicityEnglish
Scottish
Irish
Mexican
Spanish
French
Hair Color​Dark Brown
Eye Color​Blue
S*xual OrientationStraight
Dress SizeNot Known
Shoe Size9 (US)

Favourite Things

Favourite FoodMexican
Italian
Favourite DrinkWhisky
Favourite ColorRed
Favourite SportsSword fighting

Life Journey

Lynda Carter was born on 24th July 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona to Colby and Juanita Carter. She has English, Scottish and Irish ancestry from her father’s side and Spanish, Mexican, and French descent from her mother’s side. She has a brother, Vincent, and a sister, Pamela.

Carter made her first television appearance when she was five years old on the television show Lew King’s Talent Show. During her high school years, Carter was a member of a band named Just Us.

When she was 15, Carter started singing for a local pizza store for extra pocket money. When she turned 16, she joined another music band named The Relatives with her two cousins.

Carter went to Arizona State University to complete her graduation but she soon dropped out to pursue a career in music after she was voted as Most Talented.

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After leaving college Carter auditioned to sign with The Garfin Gathering and she was selected too. From 1970 to 1972, Lynda sang with The Garfin Gathering and their leader Garfin.

In 1972, Carter left the band to pursue a career in acting and returned back to her hometown. That same year, she won a local beauty contest in Arizona and then went on to win the title of Miss World USA in 1972.

Lynda Carter gained national attention after becoming Miss World and soon Hollywood came knocking. Lynda studied acting in New York for some time, before making appearances in various television shows like Cos and Starsky and Hutch. But it was her breakout appearance as Wonder Woman in 1975 that cemented her reputation.

The Wonder Woman show began as a one-time special show on ABC, however by 1976, it had been expanded into a series. Although the network’s original worry that a female protagonist would not be successful, it was taken up by CBS after a season and broadcast for a few more years.

Lynda Carter Net Worth

Lynda Carter has a net worth of approximately $15 million.

Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx)$15 million
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx)$10 million
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx)$10 million
Annual Salary$1 million for her starring in Wonder Woman in 1970s
Income SourceActing
Singing
Brand Endorsements

Lynda Carter has built most of her fortune from her role as Wonder Woman and other television and film projects. She has also endorsed manr brand notably Maybelline. Theses brand endorsements also contribute to her wealth.

Lynda and her husband Robert owns a 20000 square feet mansion in Potomac Maryland. Recently, the couple also bought a condo in South Florida worth $15 million.

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Career

  • Lynda Carter made her acting debut appearance in one episode of police drama named Nakia in 1974, after winning the title of 1972 Miss World USA.
  • In 1975, Carter made an appearance on ABC mystery television series Matt Helm.
  • In 1976, Lynda debuted in her first television film A Matter of Wife… And Death. She also starred in an episode of Starsky & Hutch that year.
  • In 1975, Lynda was chosen among 2000 woman for the role in Wonder Woman. Lynda rose to prominence after appearing in the television series Wonder Woman, which aired from 1975 until 1979.
  • In the meantime, she starred in her debut movie, Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw, and released her debut album, Portrait, in 1978. Numerous tracks on the CD were co-written by her.
  • In 1980, she appeared as a celebrity guest on an episode of The Muppet Show. In 1982, she starred in the television film Hotline.
  • In 1983, she portrayed Rita Hayworth in the biographical film Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess.
  • Carter next major effort was the television show Partners in Crime, which she began in 1984. Lynda  also starred in the 1987 and then 1991 televised films Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All’ and ‘Daddy.
  • In 1993, Lynda starred in the movie Lightning in a Bottle.  Between 1994 and 1995, she featured in 22 installments of Hawkeye.
  • She appeared in the television films such as When Friendship Kills, A Prayer in the Dark and Family Blessings between 1996 and 2000.
  • In 2001, Carter played Governor Jessman in the movie Super Troopers.
  • Aside from performing in films and television shows, Lynda Carter has contributed as a voice artist, lending her voice to many versions of the iconic computer game franchise The Elder Scrolls.
  • In 2005, Carter appeared in two movies  The Dukes of Hazzard and Sky High. In 2006, Carter appeared in the short film Tempbot’ as well as the television feature film Slayer.
  • Lynda released her second music album in 2009 called At Last and her third album Crazy Little Things came out in 2011.
  • In 2013, Lynda was back on television with the popular series Two and a Half Men.
  • Some of her recent works include a recurring role in television series Supergirl and voice dubbing for Fallout 4.

Lynda Carter Movies & TV Shows

Movies List

Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw1976
Lightning in a Bottle1993
Super Troopers2001
The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park2004
Sky High
The Dukes of Hazzard
2005
Tempbot2006
Tattered Angel2007
Super Troopers 22018
Wonder Woman 19842020

TV Shows List

Nakia1974
Matt Helm1975
A Matter of Wife… and Death
Starsky & Hutch
1976
Wonder Woman1975-1979
The Last Song
The Muppet Show
1980
Born to Be Sold1981
Hotline1982
Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess1983
Partners in Crime1984
Stillwatch1987
Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All1989
Daddy
Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories
1991
Hawkeye1994–1995
When Friendship Kills
She Woke Up Pregnant
1996
A Prayer in the Dark1997
Someone to Love Me1998
Family Blessings1999
Terror Peak
Hope & Faith
2003
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order
2005
Slayer2006
Smallville2007
Two and a Half Men2013
Skin Wars2014
Supergirl2016–2018

Facts

  • Lynda Carter is well recognised for her role as Wonder Woman with in the television series by the same name.
  • In 1972, Lynda Carter was named Miss World USA.
  • In 1978, the International Academy of Beauty as well as the British Press Organization elected Lynda as The Most Beautiful Woman in the World.
  • In 2004, she was named the Superest Superhero at the Second Annual TV Land Awards.
  • In 2016, Lynda Carter was recognised into the Hair Fan Hall of Fame.
  • Lynda Carter has been married twice.
  • Lynda is a resident of Potomac, Maryland. She admits to entering a rehabilitation facility for alcoholism therapy in 2008 and has been clean since then.
  • The Lynda Carter Golf Tournament is a charity event hosted by Lynda Carter.
  • Lynda is a committed Democratic Party advocate and close friend to Hillary Clinton.
  • In 1983, she was named Hispanic Woman of the Year.
  • Lynda is a strong advocate for LGBT equality.
  • Lynda has made three solo albums in her music career which are Portrait, At Last and Crazy Little Things.

FAQs

What disease does Linda Carter have?

Lynda Carter doesn’t suffer from any disease, but she is an active advocate for Alzheimer.

How old was Linda Carter Wonder Woman?

71 years.

Is Linda Carter White?

Lynda or Linda Carter is a woman of mixed race and her father is white.

How rich is Linda Carter?

Linda or Lynda has a net worth of $15 million.

Does Linda Carter have a cameo in Wonder Woman 1984?

Yes, Lynda Carter made an cameo in Wonder Woman 1984 as Asteria.

Does Linda Carter speak Spanish?

No.

How much did Wonder Woman made Linda Carter?

Lynda Carter eventually earned $1 million per year for her role in Wonder Woman.

Who is Linda Carter’s husband?

Robert A. Altman