Actor
Candice Bergen
Based In
United States
Origin
Beverly Hills, California, USA
Years Active
1966 – Present
Candice Bergen Biography
Candice Bergen Basic Information
- Full Name: Candice Patricia Bergen
- Date of Birth: May 9, 1946
- Age: 79 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Beverly Hills, California, USA
- Nationality: American
Family Background
- Father: Edgar Bergen (ventriloquist and actor)
- Mother: Frances Bergen (model and actress)
Spouse: - Louis Malle (m. 1980 – died 1995)
- Marshall Rose (m. 2000 – present)
- Children: 1 daughter (Chloé Malle)
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Education
- School: Westlake School for Girls
- College: University of Pennsylvania (did not complete degree)
Career Highlight
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | The Group | Lakey Eastlake | Film Debut |
| 1966 | The Sand Pebbles | Shirley Eckert | Breakthrough Film |
| 1970 | Soldier Blue | Cresta Lee | Lead Role |
| 1971 | Carnal Knowledge | Susan | Critically Acclaimed Film |
| 1979 | Starting Over | Jessica Potter | Oscar-Nominated Role |
| 1988 | Murphy Brown | Murphy Brown | Career-Defining TV Role |
| 2000 | Miss Congeniality | Kathy Morningside | Popular Supporting Role |
| 2005–2008 | Boston Legal | Shirley Schmidt | Major TV Comeback |
| 2008 | Sex and the City | Enid Frick | Popular Franchise Appearance |
| 2018 | Book Club | Sharon Myers | Successful Ensemble Film |
| 2020 | Let Them All Talk | Roberta | Critically Praised Film |
| 2023 | Book Club: The Next Chapter | Sharon Myers | Recent Major Release |
Recent Activity
- Candice Bergen is 79 years old and remains active in the entertainment industry
- She appeared at the 2024 Emmys, highlighting her continued presence in television
- She is widely recognized for her iconic role in Murphy Brown
- She is set to guest star in the TV show Shrinking
- She will appear opposite Michael J. Fox in Shrinking
- She recently starred in the film Book Club: The Next Chapter
- She continues to manage her fashion/business line BergenBags
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film/Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Golden Globe Awards | New Star of the Year – Actress | Golden Globe | The Sand Pebbles | Nominated |
| 1980 | Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Oscar | Starting Over | Nominated |
| 1980 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Golden Globe | Starting Over | Nominated |
| 1983 | British Academy Film Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | BAFTA | Gandhi | Nominated |
| 1989 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe | Murphy Brown | Won |
| 1989 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Emmy | Murphy Brown | Won |
| 1989 | American Comedy Awards | Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series | American Comedy Award | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1989 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite Female TV Performer | People’s Choice | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1989 | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | QTA Award | Murphy Brown | Won |
| 1990 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1990 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Emmy | Murphy Brown | Won |
| 1990 | American Comedy Awards | Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series | American Comedy Award | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1990 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite Female TV Performer | People’s Choice | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1990 | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | QTA Award | Murphy Brown | Won |
| 1991 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1991 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Emmy | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1991 | American Comedy Awards | Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series | American Comedy Award | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1991 | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | QTA Award | Murphy Brown | Won |
| 1992 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe | Murphy Brown | Won |
| 1992 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Emmy | Murphy Brown | Won |
| 1992 | American Comedy Awards | Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series | American Comedy Award | Murphy Brown | Won |
| 1992 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite Female TV Performer | People’s Choice | Murphy Brown | Won |
| 1992 | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | QTA Award | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1993 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1993 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Emmy | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1993 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite Female TV Performer | People’s Choice | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1993 | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | QTA Award | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1994 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1994 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Emmy | Murphy Brown | Won |
| 1994 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite Female TV Performer | People’s Choice | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1994 | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | QTA Award | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1995 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1995 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Emmy | Murphy Brown | Won |
| 1995 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series | SAG Award | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1995 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Female Actor in a Comedy Series | SAG Award | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1995 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite Female TV Performer | People’s Choice | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1995 | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | QTA Award | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1996 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1996 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Emmy | Murphy Brown | Won |
| 1996 | American Comedy Awards | Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series | American Comedy Award | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1996 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Female Actor in a Comedy Series | SAG Award | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1996 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite Female TV Performer | People’s Choice | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1996 | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | QTA Award | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
| 1998 | Television Critics Association Awards | Career Achievement Award | TCA Award | Herself | Nominated |
| 2001 | Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | Funniest Supporting Actress – Comedy | Blockbuster Award | Miss Congeniality | Nominated |
| 2003 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Villain | Teen Choice Award | Sweet Home Alabama | Nominated |
| 2005 | Satellite Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Satellite Award | Boston Legal | Nominated |
| 2006 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Emmy | Boston Legal | Nominated |
| 2006 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Television | Golden Globe | Boston Legal | Nominated |
| 2006 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series | SAG Award | Boston Legal | Nominated |
| 2007 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series | SAG Award | Boston Legal | Nominated |
| 2008 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Emmy | Boston Legal | Nominated |
| 2008 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series | SAG Award | Boston Legal | Nominated |
| 2009 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series | SAG Award | Boston Legal | Nominated |
| 2009 | Monte-Carlo Television Festival | Outstanding Actress – Drama Series | Festival Award | Boston Legal | Nominated |
| 2010 | Golden Raspberry Awards | Worst Supporting Actress | Razzie Award | Bride Wars | Nominated |
| 2019 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe | Murphy Brown | Nominated |
About Candice Bergen
She is an American actress famous for her role in Murphy Brown.
She is 79 years old.
Murphy Brown is her most iconic television series.
Yes, she is still active in films and TV shows.
She has won multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Awards.