Lindsay Wagner, born on June 22, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, is an American actress best known for her role as Jaime Sommers in the television series "The Bionic Woman."

She began her acting career in 1971 and has since appeared in numerous films and television productions. Her early life was marked by her parents' divorce, after which her mother remarried, and the family moved to Portland, Oregon. She was diagnosed with dyslexia and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career.

Her career took off when she signed a contract with Universal Studios in 1971. She made her primetime network television debut in the series "Adam-12" and went on to appear in several other Universal shows, including "Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law" and "The F.B.I."

She also appeared in the film "Two People" in 1973 and co-starred in "The Paper Chase" the same year. Her portrayal of Jaime Sommers in "The Bionic Woman" earned her an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1977, making her the first actor or actress in a science fiction series to win the award.

Lindsay Wagner has been involved in various social causes and has used her platform to advocate for human rights, domestic violence, animal welfare, and the environment.

She has co-authored a bestselling vegetarian cookbook and a meditation CD, and has been the Honorary Chair of the Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect for 25 years. Lindsay Wagner has been married four times and has two children.