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Candice Bergen
Active Hollywood
- FromBeverly Hills, California, USA
- Based inUnited States
- Ageover–65
- Active1966 – Present
- Updated
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 |
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