Candice Bergen
Candice Patricia Bergen, Candy Bergen
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Candice Patricia Bergen (born May 9, 1946) is an American actress. She won five Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards as the title character on Murphy Brown (1988–1998, 2018). She is also known for her role as Shirley Schmidt on the ABC drama Boston Legal (2005–2008). In films, Bergen was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Starting Over (1979) and for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Gandhi (1982). Bergen began her career as a fashion model and appeared on the cover of Vogue before she made her screen debut in the film The Group (1966). She starred in The Sand Pebbles (1966), Soldier Blue (1970), Carnal Knowledge (1971), and The Wind and the Lion (1975). She made her Broadway debut in the 1984 play Hurlyburly and starred in the revivals of The Best Man (2012) and Love Letters (2014). From 2002 to 2004, she appeared in three episodes of the HBO series Sex and the City. Her other film roles include Miss Congeniality (2000), Sweet Home Alabama (2002), The Women (2008), Bride Wars (2009), Book Club (2018) and Let Them All Talk (2020).
Career
- 1946Born
- 1988Notable work: Murphy Brown
- 1989Won Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1989Won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1990Won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1992Won Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1992Won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- 2005Notable work: Boston Legal
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Beverly Hills
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: television actor, film actor, model, television presenter
- •Spouse: Louis Malle
What happened recently
Marlo Thomas poses with Candice Bergen, Diane Sawyer for a rare red carpet appearance in New York
Marlo Thomas Makes Rare Appearance at Broadway Premiere with Candice Bergen, Diane Sawyer
Not Solids, Not Stripes – Candice Bergen's Bold '70s Sofa Features The Timeless Print Resurging in 2026
Candice Bergen recalls women 'clogging the doorways' to see JFK Jr. while filming his 'Murphy Brown' guest spot
Candice Bergen recalls Teri Garr asking for hair tips from prison matron when they were arrested in 1972
Candice Bergen, 80, Says Modeling as a Teen Was Only 'Interesting the First Few Times'
Candice Bergen Offers Advice for Feeling ‘Normal’ While Being a Caregiver for a Loved One
Candice Bergen Says She's 'in Denial' About Turning 80: It's 'Unfathomable to Me'
Emmy Presenter Candice Bergen Compares JD Vance’s “Childless Cat Ladies” Swipe To Dan Quayle’s Attack On ‘Murphy Brown’
Candice Bergen Sneaks In A Cutting Dig At J.D. Vance On The Emmys Stage: “Meow”
Candice Bergen would 'rather die' than wear her 'Book Club' passport belt in real life
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