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Candice Bergen
Career
Active 1962 – present
Biography
About Candice Bergen
With her blonde hair, green eyes, and a height of 5'7", Candice Bergen carries an average build that has been a constant in her decades-long career. She is an American actress, born in Los Angeles, California, on May 9, 1946, and she has been active in the entertainment industry since 1962, when she was around 16 years old. Over 64 years, she has built a reputation as one of television's most celebrated performers.
Bergen's most iconic role came as the title character on the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown (1988–1998, 2018), a part that earned her five Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. She also starred as Shirley Schmidt on the ABC drama Boston Legal (2005–2008). In film, she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Starting Over (1979) and a BAFTA nomination for her supporting role in Gandhi (1982). Her filmography also includes the role of Kathy Morningside in Miss Congeniality.
Bergen is the daughter of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen, known for his puppet characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. She carved out her own path in acting, distinguishing herself from her father's legacy. Her body measurements are 34–25–36, with a 34B bra cup size, and she is naturally endowed.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1962-present (started around 16 years old; 64 years active)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Green
- Weight
- 134 lbs (or 61 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–25–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How did Candice Bergen start her career so young?
Born in 1946, Bergen began acting in 1962 at around age 16, likely beginning with small roles before rising to fame.
What are Candice Bergen's most notable awards?
She has won five Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for her role in Murphy Brown, and has been nominated for an Academy Award and a BAFTA.
Is Candice Bergen related to a famous entertainer?
Yes, she is the daughter of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen, who was known for his puppet characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd.
Did you know
- Bergen's career began in 1962, making her active for over 64 years.
- She received both Emmy and Golden Globe awards for the same role in Murphy Brown.
- Her film roles include starting Over (1979) and Gandhi (1982), both earning award nominations.
- She played Kathy Morningside in Miss Congeniality.
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