Charisma Carpenter
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 23, 1970 (age 56)
- Birthplace
- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Biography
Charisma Carpenter is an American actress known for her captivating performances and striking presence on both television and film. She was born on July 23, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Carpenter's breakthrough role came in 1997 when she was cast as Cordelia Chase, a popular and sharp-tongued high school student, in the iconic television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Her portrayal of Cordelia earned her a dedicated fan base and led to her becoming a beloved character in the show's spin-off series, "Angel" (1999-2004). Throughout her time on both shows, Carpenter showcased her versatility as an actress, deftly transitioning from comedy to drama and delivering memorable performances. Following her success on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel," Carpenter continued to make appearances on various television shows, including "Veronica Mars" and "The Lying Game," among others. She also ventured into the world of film, starring in movies such as "The Expendables" (2010) and "The Expendables 2" (2012), where she shared the screen with an ensemble cast of action stars. In addition to her acting career, Carpenter has been vocal about her experiences and has used her platform to raise awareness on important social issues. She has openly discussed her personal struggles, including body image issues and her own encounters with abuse, advocating for self-acceptance and empowerment. Carpenter's talent and charisma have made her a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. Her ability to bring depth and complexity to her characters, combined with her natural screen presence, have garnered her praise from both critics and fans alike. Outside of her professional endeavors, Carpenter is also involved in charitable work. She has supported various organizations, including those dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and supporting survivors of abuse.
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Filmography
The Dating App Nightmare
Movie · as Rena
The Doctor with Two Faces
Movie · as Dr. Joan Unger
Hold You So Tight
Movie · as Stephanie Mendelbaum
Going Home
TV · as Katherine Sumner · 4 eps
The Good Father: The Martin MacNeill Story
Movie · as Michele MacNeill
Pegasus: Pony With a Broken Wing
Movie · as Melanie Killian
Pandora
TV · as Eve · 1 ep
No Good Nick
TV · as Jacquelyn · 1 ep
The Griddle House
Movie · as Mae-Bee
Mail Order Monster
Movie · as Sydney Hart
9-1-1
TV · as Maude · 1 ep
Dynasty
TV · as Heather · 1 ep
Girl in Woods
Movie · as Momma
Street Level
Movie · as Sydney
Mommy's Secret
Movie · as Anne Harding
Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
TV · as Dani Gates · 1 ep
Lucifer
TV · as Jamie Lee Adrienne · 1 ep
Bound
Movie · as Michelle Mulan
A Horse Tale
Movie · as Samantha
Scream Queens
TV · as Mrs. Herfmann · 1 ep
Chicago P.D.
TV · as Brianna Logan · 2 eps
Surviving Evil
TV · as Host · 30 eps
The Expendables 2
Movie · as Lacy
Heaven's Door
Movie · as Julie Taylor
Haunted High
Movie · as Librarian
Crash Site
Movie · as Rita Sanders
A Trusted Man
Movie · as Sonia Patton
Deadly Sibling Rivalry
Movie · as Janna / Callie
The Lying Game
TV · as Ann Rebecca Sewell · 20 eps
The Expendables
Movie · as Lacy
Psychosis
Movie · as Susan
House of Bones
Movie · as Heather Burton
Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables'
Movie · as Self
Blue Bloods
TV · as Marianne Romano · 1 ep
Celebrity Ghost Stories
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Sons of Anarchy
TV · as Carol · 1 ep
Legend of the Seeker
TV · as Triana · 1 ep
Greek
TV · as Tegan Walker · 5 eps
Big Shots
TV · as Janelle Johns · 2 eps
Back to You
TV · as Brooke Schimmel · 1 ep
Burn Notice
TV · as Nicki Skyler · 1 ep
Voodoo Moon
Movie · as Heather
Flirting with Danger
Movie · as Laura Clifford
Cheaters' Club
Movie · as Linda Stern
Relative Chaos
Movie · as Katherine
Supernatural
TV · as Maggie Stark · 1 ep
Veronica Mars
TV · as Kendall Casablancas · 11 eps
LAX
TV · as Julie Random · 1 ep
What Boys Like
Movie · as Kim
See Jane Date
Movie · as Jane Grant
Miss Match
TV · as Serena Lockner · 4 eps
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Division
TV · as Emma Campbell · 1 ep
Strange Frequency
TV · as Jules · 1 ep
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV · as Mink · 1 ep
Angel
TV · as Cordelia Chase · 89 eps
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
TV · as Self · 2 eps
Charmed
TV · as Kira / The Seer · 3 eps
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
TV · as Cordelia Chase · 57 eps
Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe
Movie · as Beth Sullivan
Malibu Shores
TV · as Ashley Green · 10 eps
Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Planet of the Dino-Knights
Movie · as Beth Sullivan
Boy Meets World
TV · as Caterer · 1 ep
Baywatch
TV · 1 ep