| Charisma Carpenter | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Date of Birth: | July 23, 1970 (age 54) |
| Origin: | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Years active: | 1994-present |
| Date of Death | - |
| Show Information | |
| Character(s): | Mrs. Herfmann |
| Season(s): | Season One |
| Show Status: | Inactive |
Charisma Carpenter is an American actress. She's best known for her role as Cordelia Chase in the popular TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off series Angel.
She guest-starred in the episode Chainsaw as Mrs. Herfmann on Season One of Scream Queens.
Career[]
Charisma during her Buffy days.
Charisma made her first television role in 1994, appearing in an episode of Baywatch. She eventually got a starring role on Aaron Spelling's short-lived soap opera, Malibu Shores. In 1996, Charisma auditioned for the role of Buffy Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer but was given the role of Cordelia Chase, a snobby and popular high school student. She played the character for three seasons (1997-1999) and joined the spinoff, Angel, along with David Boreanaz. After her departure from the series after four seasons (1999-2004), she returned for the 100th episode in the final season to give her character closure, marking her final appearance in the series and her last time playing Cordelia Chase.
Charisma continued to do television roles by guest starring on Charmed, playing The Seer, a psychic demon. She then had a recurring role on NBC series', Miss Match and Veronica Mars. She also guest starred on Greek, Back to You, Big Shots and CSI.
Personal life[]
Carpenter married Damian Hardy on October 5, 2002, in Las Vegas. On March 24, 2003, Carpenter gave birth to their son, Donovan Charles Hardy. Late 2007, Carpenter and Hardy separated and their divorce was made final in July 2008.
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-1996 | Josh Kirby...Time Warrior! | Beth Sullivan | Chapters 1, 2 and 6 |
| 2003 | What Boys Like | Kim | |
| See Jane Date | Jane Grant | TV Film, Lead Role | |
| 2004 | Like Cats and Dogs | Susan Hayes | |
| 2006 | Flirting with Danger | Laura Clifford | TV film |
| Voodoo Moon | Heather | TV film | |
| Cheaters' Club | Linda Stern | TV film | |
| Relative Chaos | Katherine | TV film | |
| 2010 | Psychosis | Susan Golden | |
| 2010 | The Expendables | Lacy | |
| House of Bones | Heather Burton | TV Film | |
| 2011 | Crash Site | Rita Sanders | |
| Deadly Sibling Rivalry | Janna/Callie | TV Film | |
| A Trusted Man | Sonia Paston | TV Film | |
| 2012 | The Expendables 2 | Lacy | |
| Haunted High | Persia the Librarian | TV Film | |
| 2013 | Heaven's Door | Julie | |
| 2015 | Bound | Michelle | |
| A Horse Tail | Samantha Harrison | TV Film |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Baywatch | Wendie Sanders | Episode: "Air Buchannon" |
| 1995 | Boy Meets World | Caterer | Episode: "Train of Fools" |
| 1996 | Malibu Shores | Ashley Green | Main role (10 episodes) |
| 1997–1999 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Cordelia Chase | Main role (Seasons 1–3; 54 episodes) |
| 1999 | Hey Arnold! | Simone (voice) | Episode: "Dinner for Four/Phoebe Skips" |
| 1999–2004 | Angel | Cordelia Chase | Main Role (Seasons 1–4) Guest (Season 5); 86 episodes |
| 2001 | Strange Frequency | Jules | Episode: "Don't Fear the Reaper" |
| 2003 | Miss Match | Serena Lockner | Episodes: "Most Hopeless Romantics", "Divorce Happens", "Something Nervy", "Santa, Baby" |
| 2004 | The Division | Emma Campbell | Episode: "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" |
| 2004 | LAX | Julie Random | Episode: "Thanksgiving" |
| 2004 | Charmed | The Seer/Kira | Episodes: "Cheaper by the Coven", "Styx Feet Under", "Witchness Protection" |
| 2005–2006 | Veronica Mars | Kendall Casablancas | Recurring role (11 episodes) |
| 2007 | Back to You | Brooke Schimmel | Episode: "Gracie's Bully" |
| 2007-2011 | Greek | Tegan Walker | Episodes: "Black & White and Read All Over", "Brothers & Sisters", "See You Next Time, Sisters!", "Fools Rush In" |
| 2008 | Big Shots | Janelle Johns | Episodes: "The Better Man", "Who's the Boss?" |
| 2009 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Mink | Episode: "The Descent of Man" |
| 2009 | Legend of the Seeker | Triana | Episode: "Marked" |
| 2011 | Burn Notice | Nicki Skyler | Episode: "Better Halves" |
| 2011 | Supernatural | Maggie Stark | Episode: "Shut Up, Dr. Phil" |
| 2012–2013 | The Lying Game | Ann Rebecca Sewell | Main role (20 episodes) |
| 2013–present | Surviving Evil | Herself | Episode: "Terror Beach" (also series host) |
| 2013 | Blue Bloods | Maryanne | Episode: "Growing Boys" |
| 2014 | Sons of Anarchy | Carol | Episode: "Red Rose" |
| 2015 | Scream Queens | Mrs. Herfmann | Episode: "Chainsaw" |
Gallery[]
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External links[]
- Charisma Carpenter at the IMDB