Charisma Carpenter
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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Credits
- 2024 · Hold You So Tight as Stephanie Mendelbaum
- 2021 · The Good Father: The Martin MacNeill Story as Michele MacNeill
- 2019 · Pegasus: Pony With a Broken Wing as Melanie Killian
- 2019 · Pandora as Eve
- 2019 · No Good Nick as Jacquelyn
- 2018 · Mail Order Monster as Sydney Hart
- 2018 · The Griddle House as Mae-Bee
- 2017 · Dynasty as Heather
- 2016 · Street Level as Sydney
- 2016 · Mommy's Secret as Anne Harding
- 2016 · Girl in Woods as Momma
- 2016 · Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders as Dani Gates
- 2016 · Lucifer as Jamie Lee Adrienne
- 2016 · Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry as Self - Guest
- 2015 · Scream Queens as Mrs. Herfmann
- 2015 · Bound as Michelle Mulan
- 2015 · A Horse Tale as Samantha
- 2014 · Chicago P.D. as Brianna Logan
- 2013 · Surviving Evil as Host
- 2012 · Heaven's Door as Julie Taylor
- 2012 · Haunted High as Librarian
- 2012 · The Expendables 2 as Lacy
- 2011 · A Trusted Man as Sonia Patton
- 2011 · Crash Site as Rita Sanders
- 2011 · The Lying Game as Ann Rebecca Sewell
- 2011 · Deadly Sibling Rivalry as Janna / Callie
- 2010 · Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables' as Self
- 2010 · Blue Bloods as Marianne Romano
- 2010 · The Expendables as Lacy
- 2010 · Psychosis as Susan
- 2010 · House of Bones as Heather Burton
- 2009 · Celebrity Ghost Stories as Self
- 2008 · Legend of the Seeker as Triana
- 2008 · Sons of Anarchy as Carol
- 2007 · Big Shots as
- 2007 · Back to You as Brooke Schimmel
- 2007 · Greek as Tegan Walker
- 2007 · Burn Notice as Nicki Skyler
- 2006 · Relative Chaos as Katherine
- 2006 · Cheaters' Club as Linda Stern
- 2006 · Voodoo Moon as Heather
- 2006 · Flirting with Danger as Laura Clifford
- 2005 · Supernatural as Maggie Stark
- 2004 · Veronica Mars as Kendall Casablancas
- 2004 · LAX as Julie Random
- 2003 · What Boys Like as Kim
- 2003 · Miss Match as Serena Lockner
- 2003 · See Jane Date as Jane Grant
- 2001 · The Division as
- 2000 · CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Mink
- 1999 · Angel as Cordelia Chase
- 1999 · The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn as Self
- 1998 · Charmed as Kira / The Seer
- 1997 · Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Cordelia Chase
- 1997 · Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Self
- 1996 · Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe as Beth Sullivan
- 1996 · Malibu Shores as Ashley Green
- 1995 · Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Planet of the Dino-Knights as Beth Sullivan
- 1993 · Boy Meets World as
- 1989 · Baywatch as