Known for movies
Angel (1999-2004)
as Cordelia Chase
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1996-2002)
as Cordelia Chase
The Expendables (2010)
as Lacy
The Expendables 2 (2012)
as Lacy
Short Info
| Date Of Birth | July 23, 1970 |
| Spouse | Damian Hardy |
| Mark | Birthmark on her jawline |
| Fact | She's Cherokee, Irish, Scottish, and Spanish on her mother's side and French and German on her father's side. |
| Payments | Earned $35,000 per episode from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) |
Charisma Carpenter was born on July 23, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her parents are Don and Christine Carpenter. She has two older brothers, Shane and Troy. Charisma attended Bishop Gorman High School, where she was a cheerleader and played softball. She then went on to study at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City.
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— charisma carpenter (@AllCharisma) September 3, 2022
Charisma’s first acting role was in the television movie “The Secrets of Lake Success” in 1993. She then landed the role of Cordelia Chase in the hit television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” in 1997. She also starred in the spin-off series “Angel” from 1999 to 2004. Some of her other notable television roles include “Veronica Mars” (2004-2005), “Greek” (2007-2008), and “The Lying Game” (2012-2013).
Charisma has also appeared in a number of films throughout her career. Some of her more notable film roles include “The Expendables” franchise (2010, 2012, 2014), “Sorority Row” (2009), and “The Expendables 3” (2014).
Charisma has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Damian Hardy from 2002 to 2007. She then married actor Damian O’Hare in 2014. The couple has one child together, a son named Donavan.
Charismatic and beautiful, Charisma Carpenter is a well-known actress who has starred in some of the most popular television shows and movies of the past two decades. With a net worth of $4 million, she is clearly doing something right.
Same, Selena. Same.
— charisma carpenter (@AllCharisma) October 11, 2022
General Info
| Full Name | Charisma Carpenter |
| Date Of Birth | July 23, 1970 |
| Height | 1.71 m |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Spouse | Damian Hardy |
| Children | Donovan Charles Hardy |
| Parents | Don Carpenter, Chris Carpenter |
| Siblings | Troy, Kenny |
Accomplishments
| Movies | Bound, The Expendables, The Expendables 2, Girl in Woods, House of Bones, Crash Site, See Jane Date, Voodoo Moon, Heaven's Door, Deadly Sibling Rivalry, A Trusted Man, What Boys Like, Relative Chaos, Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Chapter 2, the Human Pets, Psychosis, Josh Kirby, Time Warrior: Planet o... |
| TV Shows | The Lying Game, Veronica Mars, Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Malibu Shores, Buffy the Animated Series |
Social profile links
Marks
| # | Marks / Signs |
|---|---|
| 1 | Birthmark on her jawline |
Salary
| Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Angel (1999) | $50,000 (1999-2004) |
| Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) | $35,000 per episode |
Quotes
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [on posing for Playboy] Posing in Playboy is more then just baring your body. It's about baring your soul. It's about finding joy, liberation, and warmth. I'm a very shy person, and I really came out of my shell during the shoot. At first, I was very nervous since I had only given birth less then a year before and just recently lost most of the weight I put on during my pregnancy. I insisted that my husband be present for the shoot so I would feel more comfortable in front the photographer and crew. By the time the two-day shoot was over, I was so relaxed and comfortable with displaying my nude body on the set that my husband was saying, "Honey, they're not shooting now. You can put your robe back on." |
| 2 | With seven years of "Cordelia" [her character on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) and its spin-off, Angel (1999)], I can't help but think that she's imprinted on me and that acerbic tongue is just a part of who I am now. |
| 3 | [on posing for Playboy] I wanted to get back to my old self. I wanted to feel desirable and sexy. So I thought, "What if I went full throttle?" |
| 4 | [on playing "Kendall Casablancas" on Veronica Mars (2004)] The name is really spectacular. My manager was like, "It's the best name in prime time." I just laughed at him. |
| 5 | My mom owned a retail store, so I had these hot satin pants. I was like Satan at my all-Christian school. |
| 6 | [on her role as Cordelia in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)] I was a little turned off by the idea of doing another bitch. But my agent put it to me quite frankly, that you have to be known before you can be typecast. |
| 7 | You can take the girl out of Vegas, but you can't take the Vegas out of the girl. |
| 8 | Well, I can tell you what my goals are. I have a son now, so I want the half-hour sitcom lifestyle, where you can have a family and work. And then, during summer hiatus, I'd like to do a Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) or Wonder Woman (2009) or some movie like that. |
| 9 | I think essentially the meaning of life is probably the journey and not really any one thing or an outcome or a result. I think it's kinda the process and I think that if you can find happiness in the process then maybe that's it. I just feel really in love with life and the life I've created with my family. So it works for me. |
| 10 | I don't really see myself being a sex symbol at all. |
| 11 | I'm a mixed breed and hope to live longer because of it. |
| 12 | [in 2003, about Sarah Michelle Gellar winning the title role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)]. Initially I was disappointed, but while I didn't see it at the time, I know now I'm better suited to Cordelia . . . Moving from "Buffy" to [Angel (1999)] was great for me. On "Buffy" I wasn't all that high on the totem pole as far as responsibility and screen time. That all changed when I joined [David Boreanaz] in "Angel". The whole thing has been such a buzz. |
| 13 | [6/30/03] Lots of doors have opened for me because of [Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)] and [Angel (1999)], but, although I'm ambitious, I'm not going to just do anything simply because the money is good. If I can't love a project, then I'm not interested. |
| 14 | [6/30/03\ I had my heart set on becoming an English teacher, but stumbled into acting after meeting a theatrical agent in my dad's restaurant in San Diego. |
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Friends with David Boreanaz, Nicholas Brendon and James Marsters. |
| 2 | She used to suffer from post traumatic stress disorder. |
| 3 | Montreal, filming the Lifetime movie "White Silhouette" (the title may be changed to Flirting with Danger (2006)). [October 2005] |
| 4 | Attended high school in Las Vegas with Kamar de los Reyes. She was a freshman when he was a junior. |
| 5 | Ranked #9 on Wizard magazine's "Sexiest Women of TV" list (March 2008). |
| 6 | Was discovered by a commercial agent while working as a waitress in Los Angeles to save for her college education. |
| 7 | Has studied classical ballet since the age of 5, and pursued dancing as part of her high school curriculum, by commuting between Mexico and San Diego to take lessons at the School of Creative and Performing Arts. |
| 8 | Currently resides in Los Angeles, California with her two Golden Retrievers. |
| 9 | A fitness enthusiast, her outdoor interests include roller blading, rock climbing, hiking and sky diving. |
| 10 | She speaks Spanish; however, she states that she's not fluent, despite being of Mexican ancestry and spending time living in Mexico as a child. |
| 11 | Was in an unaired pilot called "Like Cats & Dogs". |
| 12 | She has two half brothers, Troy and Kenny. |
| 13 | She is good friends with her See Jane Date (2003) co-star Holly Marie Combs. In fact, it was their friendship that prompted her to play Kira on Charmed (1998). |
| 14 | Her characters on both Angel (1999) and Charmed (1998) could see into the future. |
| 15 | Her character, Cordelia Chase, whom she had played for years on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) and Angel (1999), was killed off in the landmark 100th episode of Angel (1999). It was her final appearance on the series, with the exception of archival footage. |
| 16 | After starring in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997), Angel (1999), and guest-starring in episodes of Charmed (1998), she has become the face of supernatural dramas on The WB. |
| 17 | The scars her character Cordelia got after a fall in Buffy are actually real. As a young child, she fell into a swimming pool that was under construction at her home, and was run through by a piece of rebar. |
| 18 | Appears on the June 2004 cover of Playboy with a 10 page layout inside. |
| 19 | The role of Delilah in The Faculty (1998) was written specifically for her, but she turned it down because it was too similar to her Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) character, Cordelia. |
| 20 | Her guest spot on Lifetime's The Division (2001) as a young woman attacked by an undercover police officer eerily resembles a real life incident on August 15, 1991 in which Charisma, then 22, and two of her friends were attacked by an off-duty San Diego police officer and serial rapist in Torrey Pines State Beach in San Diego. Charisma escaped unharmed, although two of her friends were shot and seriously injured when they fought back. The police officer, Henry Hubbard Jr. was also shot in the attack, which led to his being identified and arrested. He was sentenced to 56-years in prison for several other rapes. |
| 21 | She tries to sign only personalized autographs so her signature cannot be sold on EBay or elsewhere. She also refuses to sign her MAXIM, FHM, or other revealing photos. |
| 22 | She held three state titles when she was thirteen years old and placed top five for a ballet routine at an international competition. |
| 23 | Has a rosary tattoo on her left wrist. |
| 24 | She's Cherokee, Irish, Scottish, and Spanish on her mother's side and French and German on her father's side. |
| 25 | Will be reprising her role as Cordelia Chase in the 100th episode of Angel (1999). The show is currently in its fifth season without her, considering the Cordelia Chase character is in a coma. [November 2003] |
| 26 | After 7 years playing Cordelia Chase, 3 years on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) and 4 years on Angel (1999), Charisma was not invited back as a regular for Angel's fifth and final season. She agreed to return for the 100th episode although she wasn't asked until Sarah Michelle Gellar turned down the chance to guest star in the episode. [2003] |
| 27 | Gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Donovan Charles Hardy, at 9:50 PM on March 24th 2003 at Cedar Sinai hospital in Beverly Hills. |
| 28 | She has a tribal sun tattooed on her back. |
| 29 | Auditioned for the role of Buffy on the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997), but got the role of Cordelia after it was turned down by actress Bianca Lawson. |
| 30 | Named by her mother after a brand of perfume |
| 31 | Was a cheerleader for the San Diego Chargers' football team. |
| 32 | Became good friends with Susan Ward after both were turned down for the role of Maggie Cory on the soap Another World (1964). |
Pictures
Movies
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felo De Se | 2016 | announced | Megan |
| The Griddle House | post-production | Mae-Bee | |
| Lucifer | 2016 | TV Series | Jamie Lee Adrienne |
| Girl in Woods | 2016 | Momma | |
| Street Level: Behind the Scenes Featurrette | 2016 | TV Series | Sydney |
| Chicago P.D. | 2016 | TV Series | Brianna Logan |
| Street Level | 2015 | Sydney | |
| A Horse Tale | 2015 | Samantha | |
| Scream Queens | 2015 | TV Series | Mrs. Herfmann |
| Bound | 2015/I | Michelle Mulan | |
| Sons of Anarchy | 2014 | TV Series | Carol |
| Blue Bloods | 2013 | TV Series | Marianne Romano |
| Heaven's Door | 2013 | Julie Taylor | |
| The Lying Game | 2012-2013 | TV Series | Rebecca Sewell Rybak Rebecca Sewell |
| Haunted High | 2012 | TV Movie | Librarian |
| The Expendables 2 | 2012 | Lacy | |
| Supernatural | 2011 | TV Series | Maggie Stark |
| A Trusted Man | 2011 | TV Movie | Sonia Paston |
| Burn Notice | 2011 | TV Series | Nicki Skyler |
| Crash Site | 2011 | Rita Saunders | |
| Deadly Sibling Rivalry | 2011 | TV Movie | Janna / Callie |
| Greek | 2007-2011 | TV Series | Tegan Walker |
| The Chamberland Sisters | 2011 | TV Movie | Kara Chamberland |
| The Expendables | 2010 | Lacy | |
| Psychosis | 2010/I | Susan | |
| House of Bones | 2010 | TV Movie | Heather Burton |
| Legend of the Seeker | 2009 | TV Series | Triana |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 2009 | TV Series | Mink |
| Big Shots | 2008 | TV Series | Janelle Johns |
| Back to You | 2007 | TV Series | Brooke Schimmel |
| Veronica Mars | 2005-2006 | TV Series | Kendall Casablancas |
| Relative Chaos | 2006 | TV Movie | Katherine |
| Cheaters' Club | 2006 | TV Movie | Linda Stern |
| Voodoo Moon | 2006 | TV Movie | Heather |
| Flirting with Danger | 2006 | TV Movie | Laura Clifford |
| Charmed | 2004 | TV Series | The Seer / Kira |
| LAX | 2004 | TV Series | Julie Random |
| Like Cats and Dogs | 2004 | TV Movie | Sarah Hayes |
| The Division | 2004 | TV Series | Emma Campbell |
| Angel | 1999-2004 | TV Series | Cordelia Chase |
| See Jane Date | 2003 | TV Movie | Jane Grant |
| What Boys Like | 2003 | Kim | |
| Miss Match | 2003 | TV Series | Serena Lockner |
| Buffy the Vampire Slayer | 2002 | Video Game | Cordelia Chase (voice) |
| Strange Frequency | 2001 | TV Series | Jules |
| Buffy the Vampire Slayer | 1996-1999 | TV Series | Cordelia Chase |
| Hey Arnold! | 1999 | TV Series | Simone |
| Malibu Shores | 1996 | TV Series | Ashley Green |
| Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Chapter 6, Last Battle for the Universe | 1996 | Video | Beth Sullivan |
| Boy Meets World | 1995 | TV Series | Caterer |
| Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Chapter 2, the Human Pets | 1995 | Video | Beth Sullivan |
| Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Chapter 1, Planet of the Dino-Knights | 1995 | Video | Beth Sullivan |
| Baywatch | 1994 | TV Series | Wendie Sanders |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surviving Evil | TV Series co-executive producer - 9 episodes, 2015 consulting producer - 2 episodes, 2014 |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel | 2001 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Buffy the Vampire Slayer | 1997 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change Up | 2002 | Documentary voice-over |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standpoint | 2009 | Short special thanks | |
| 'Angel': Season 3 Overview | 2004 | Video documentary special thanks | |
| Darla: Deliver Us from Evil | 2004 | Video short documentary special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Medium | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| Surviving Evil | 2013-2015 | TV Series | Herself - Host |
| The Real | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| Inside Edition | 2013 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| Katie | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| Good Day L.A. | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| Fighters Only Mixed Martial Arts Awards 2010 | 2010 | TV Special | Herself |
| Celebrity Ghost Stories | 2010 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables' | 2010 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn | 2001-2004 | TV Series | Herself |
| 'Angel': Season 3 Overview | 2004 | Video documentary | Herself |
| Darla: Deliver Us from Evil | 2004 | Video short documentary | Herself |
| KTLA Morning News | 2001-2003 | TV Series | Herself |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2003 | TV Series | Herself |
| 'Buffy': Season 3 Overview | 2003 | Video documentary short | Herself |
| 'Buffy': Season 2 Overview | 2002 | Video documentary short | Herself |
| Celebrity Undercover | 2001 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Teen Choice Awards 1999 | 1999 | TV Special | Herself |
| The Howard Stern Radio Show | 1999 | TV Series | Herself |
| MTV Presents: Videos That Don't Suck | 1998 | TV Special | Herself |
| Vibe | 1998 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show | 1997-1998 | TV Series | Herself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great TV Mistakes | 2010 | TV Movie documentary | Cordelia Chase (uncredited) |
| Greek Uncovered | 2008 | TV Series documentary short | Tegan Walker |
| Veronica Mars | 2006 | TV Series | Kendall Casablancas |
| Malice in Wonderland: Wolfram & Hart | 2004 | Video documentary short | Cordelia Chase (uncredited) |
| Angel | 2004 | TV Series | Cordelia Chase |
| 'Angel': Season One | 2003 | Video documentary short | Cordelia Chase (uncredited) |
| Buffy the Vampire Slayer | 2002 | TV Series | Cordelia Chase |
Awards
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Saturn Award | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series | Angel (1999) |
| 2003 | Saturn Award | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Best Actress in a Television Series | Angel (1999) |
| 2001 | Saturn Award | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Best Actress on Television | Angel (1999) |
| 2000 | Saturn Award | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Best Genre TV Supporting Actress | Angel (1999) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
