Lynda Carter Biography
Born in Phoenix, the youngest of three children, Lynda made her professional singing debut at fifteen in Tempe, Arizona. She attended Kenilworth School, then the Arcadia Titans High School and the Arizona State University. She studied classical dances for seven years in the School Ballet of Phoenix. She also studied chanting and piano, and had her dramatic training with Laura Zucker, Stella Adler, Charles Conrad, Milton Katselas, Lieux Dressler, and Greta and Sandra Seacat. In 1973, she won the Miss World-U.S.A. title and shortly thereafter outdistanced hundreds of other actresses for the part of "Wonder Woman," a character she infused with such depth and humor that it has become one of the most indelible characters in TV history.
She is the only star who achieves top TV ratings in both musical and dramatic specials. Her fourth variety special, "Lynda Carter, Street Life," with George Benson and Tony Orlando guesting, aired on CBS in March and won the rating derby. Her Emmy-winning CBS special, "Lynda Carter Celebration," was one of the highest-rated musical variety offerings of 1981. In the field of dramatics, she again has consistently proved a ratings and review winner by tackling significant subject matter. "Born To Be Sold," her most recent motion picture for television, not only was a major Nielsen winner for NBC, but did it against such formidable opposition as the season premieres of "M.A.S.H.," "Lou Grant" and "House Calls" and one of the most attractive Monday night NFL games. It did so while tackling a subject of deep social significance, the plight of children sold illegally for adoption. Similar success was achieved by Lynda's first television movie, "The Last Song," a highly-suspenseful CBS film which candidly addressed the perils of uncontrolled chemical pollution and garnered a 37 share of the audience. The title song from the movie, as performed by Lynda, was produced by entertainer extraordinaire, Kenny Rogers.
Within the past two years, she hosted three other dynamic television variety specials, starred in two dramatic telefeatures, headlined London's famed Palladium, and became the first entertainer to associate herself with a major women's professional tennis tournament. Lynda Carter has proven a truly international star. In the world of sports, she is a premier attraction as well. Lynda hosts such premier professionals as Chris Evert Lloyd and Martina Navratilova in the annual $125,000 Lynda Carter/Maybelline Tennis Classic which has been held in Deer Creek, Florida. Appointed Beauty and Fashion Director of Maybelline Cosmetics, Lynda appears in advertising as well as serving as a consultant in the development and marketing of new products. Her achievement in this area startled even the flamboyant cosmetics industry. In the 18 months following her association with Maybelline products, the company's sales tripled, skyrocketing from $70 million to over $200 million.
Lynda has been the recipient of an unprecedented number of honors, including, from the London-based International Academy of Beauty, the title of "The Most Beautiful Woman In The World." She has, in addition, been named one of Mr. Blackwell's "Ten Best Dressed Women In America," Gallup poll's "Ten Most Admired Women In America," one of Helene Curtis' "Ten Best Tressed Women In America," and one of the International Bachelors Association's "Ten Most Exciting Women In The World." Her personality print, for which she received the coveted million-selling Gold Poster Award, continues to be one of the most popular posters in America. In addition to Mexico's Ariel Award, she also received South America's coveted Gold Two Award as most popular actress and performer.
Bundy, Carter, Gayle, Mitchell to Play Feinstein's at Loews Regency - TheaterMania.com
TheaterMania.comBundy, Carter, Gayle, Mitchell to Play Feinstein's at Loews RegencyTheaterMania.com, NY - 15 hours agoLynda Carter will make her second appearance at the club (October 21-25), followed by country singer Crystal Gayle and former Legally Blonde star Laura Bell ...Brian Stokes Mitchell and Laura Bell Bundy Will Be Part of ... Playbill.comall 2 news articles
WHAT'S HAPPENING - Biloxi Sun Herald
WHAT'S HAPPENINGBiloxi Sun Herald, USA - 48 minutes agoBiloxi Lighthouse BPW chapter, noon-1 pm, Nancy Harville room, Biloxi Regional Medical Center, 150 Reynoir St. Speaker: Lynda C. Carter. ...
Just a Jewish mum (no corset, cauldron) - Boston Globe
Boston GlobeJust a Jewish mum (no corset, cauldron)Boston Globe, United States - Aug 17, 2008By Lynda Gorov Helena Bonham Carter is in bed, propped up against the pillows, covered from ankle to neck by a Victorian dressing gown. ...
AM/PM: Sleeves Are In - Rocky Mountain News
AM/PM: Sleeves Are InRocky Mountain News, CO - Jul 31, 2008I suppose that Nike will say that the sleeves make the athletes more aerodynamic -- and I suppose that yes, they did work for Lynda Carter, so maybe Nike ...
Creators Talk Animated "Wonder Woman" - Comic Book Resources
Creators Talk Animated "Wonder Woman"Comic Book Resources, Ca - Aug 12, 2008by Jami Philbrick, Staff Writer Fans of Wonder Woman have been waiting for a feature film starring the Amazon princess since Lynda Carter wore the bracelets ...
'Starlet' is a memory for one, a warning for the other - USA Today
'Starlet' is a memory for one, a warning for the otherUSA Today - Aug 7, 2008... sent to live in anonymity with Bertinelli's character, Trudy, a down-to-earth Midwestern divorcée and childhood friend of Carter's mother (Lynda Boyd). ...
Details On The Animated WONDER WOMAN - Comic Book Movie
Comic Book MovieDetails On The Animated WONDER WOMANComic Book Movie, UT - Aug 15, 2008"It has a lot of Golden Age elements, it's a got a little of the [George] Perez revamp, and it's even got some stuff from the Lynda Carter version," said ...
United States Bowling Congress-US Women's Open Standings - International Herald Tribune
United States Bowling Congress-US Women's Open StandingsInternational Herald Tribune, France - Aug 2, 200820, Lynda Barnes, Double Oak, Texas, 1616. 21, Olivia Sandham, Wichita, Kan., 1606. 22, Kristal Wilson, Lawrence, Kan., 1594. ...United States Bowling Congress-US Women's Open Standings International Herald Tribuneall 2 news articles
TV Q&A - Tulsa World
TV Q&ATulsa World, OK - Jul 26, 2008One person brought up ?The San Pedro Beach Bums,? and then I mentioned there was a show starring Loni Anderson and Lynda Carter as private detectives. ...
Is this the new Wonder Woman in George Miller's Justice League? - guardian.co.uk
Is this the new Wonder Woman in George Miller's Justice League?guardian.co.uk, UK - Aug 5, 2008Gale certainly looks the part, bearing a striking resemblance to Lynda Carter, who starred in the original 1970s TV show, but whether she can act is another ...
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