Lynda Carter Biography

Fast Facts

• Was crowned Miss World USA in 1972
• After watching her mother struggle with misdiagnosis and lack of treatment options, she began touring the country as an advocate and spokesperson for IBS
• Got married to businessman Robert A․ Altman in 1984
• Started performing as a singer at the age of five
• Quote: "I won't consider myself a star until I've had more experience․ I think the real stars are people like Streisand, Brando, Dustin Hoffman, Hepburn․․․ Hepburn is my favorite․ She epitomizes to me what a star should be․"
• Quote: "(On her role as Wonder Woman) "Wonder Woman is a force․ She's fantastic․ It's absolutely thrilling to be a part of it․ At the time, there were not many good roles for women․․․This part was a first in many ways and it was a chance to portray a heroine that is beautiful, strong and smart․""
• Best known for her role as the character Wonder Woman
• Composed the hit song "Toto" in 1978