Lynda Carter

Birth Name:

Lynda Jean Córdova Carter

Birth Place:

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

After watching her mother struggle with misdiagnosis and lack of treatment options, she began touring the country as an advocate and spokesperson for IBS
Was crowned Miss World USA in 1972
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

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