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Charisma Carpenter

Charisma Carpenter

Actor·b. 1970·Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

5 horror credits

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.

Actor5 films

Girl in Woods

Girl in Woods

Momma

2016
Haunted High

Haunted High

Librarian

2012
Psychosis

Psychosis

Susan

2010
House of Bones

House of Bones

Heather Burton

2010
Voodoo Moon

Voodoo Moon

Heather

2006