Candice Bergen
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 9, 1946 in Beverly Hills, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1944–2026 (83 Years)
- Total Credits
- 129 credits in database
Biography
Candice Bergen is an American actress and former fashion model. Born on May 9, 1946, in Beverly Hills, California, she began her career as a fashion model, appearing on the cover of Vogue. Bergen made her screen debut in the film The Group in 1966. She is known for her portrayal of the title character in the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown, for which she won five Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Bergen also starred in the ABC drama Boston Legal as Shirley Schmidt. In films, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Starting Over and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Gandhi.
Career overview
Candice Bergen began her career as a fashion model, appearing on the cover of Vogue. She made her screen debut in the film The Group in 1966. Bergen's early work in film led to her transition into television, where she gained recognition for her portrayal of the title character in the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown. She won multiple awards for this role, including five Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
In addition to her work on Murphy Brown, Bergen also appeared in the ABC drama Boston Legal, where she played the role of Shirley Schmidt from 2005 to 2008. Her performance in this series showcased her versatility as an actress and her ability to take on a wide range of roles. Bergen's work in television has been a significant part of her career, and she has become a well-known and respected figure in the industry.
Bergen's film career has also been notable, with a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Starting Over in 1979. She was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal in Gandhi in 1982. These nominations demonstrate her talent and range as a film actress, and her ability to take on complex and challenging roles.
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Full Filmography
129 titles- Lorne (2026) as Self
- Shrinking (2023) as Constance
- 100 Years of Warner Bros. (2023) as Self
- Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023) as Sharon
- As They Made Us (2022) as Barbara
- And Just Like That… (2021) as Enid Frick
- Show of Titles (2021) as "There's No Business Like Show Business" Performer
- I am a Mennonite (2021) as Self - Interviewee
- The Capote Tapes (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Belushi (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Let Them All Talk (2020) as Roberta
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Guest
- Alan Pakula: Going for Truth (2019) as Self
- The Conners (2018) as Barb
- Book Club (2018) as Sharon
- Murphy Brown (2018) as Murphy Brown
- Murphy Brown (2018) Executive Producer
- The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (2017) as Julia Meyerowitz
- Home Again (2017) as Lillian Stewart
- Rules Don't Apply (2016) as Nadine Henly
- Battle Creek (2015) as Constance (Russ' mom)
- Beautiful & Twisted (2015) as Bernice
- Louis Malle, le rebelle (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- In Their Own Words: Jim Henson (2015) as Self - Actor
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as The Closer (voice)
- A Merry Friggin' Christmas (2014) as Donna Mitchler
- Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film (2014) as Self
- The Michael J. Fox Show (2013) as Beth Henry
- Inequality for All (2013) as Murphy Brown (archive footage)
- Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's (2013) as Self
- Elusive Justice (2011) as Narrator
- The Women of SNL (2010) as Fern (archive footage)
- The Romantics (2010) as Augusta Hayes
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Bride Wars (2009) as Marion St. Claire
- SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas (2009) as (archive footage)
- Sex and the City (2008) as Enid Frick
- The Women (2008) as Catherine Frazier
- The Making of 'The Sand Pebbles' (2007) as Self
- William Shatner in Concert (2006) as Self
- Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005) as Amanda Anderlee
- Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005) as Self
- House (2004) as Arlene Cuddy
- Boston Legal (2004) as Shirley Schmidt
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- View from the Top (2003) as Sally Weston
- The In-Laws (2003) as Judy Tobias
- The Passions of Louis Malle (2003) as Self - Interviewee
- Footsteps (2003) as Daisy Lowendahl
- Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003) as Self
- Sweet Home Alabama (2002) as Mayor Kate Hennings
- AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories (2002) as Self
- Miss Congeniality (2000) as Kathy Morningside
- Family Guy (1999) as Murphy Brown (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Gloria Ironbox (voice)
- Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special (1999) as Self
- Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1 (1999) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Sex and the City (1998) as Enid Mead
- Sex and the City (1998) as Enid Frick
- Will & Grace (1998) as Candice Bergen
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998) as Anne Boleyn
- The View (1997) as Self
- Who Is Henry Jaglom? (1997) as Self
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- Mary & Tim (1996) as Mary Horton
- The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995) as Self
- The World of Jim Henson (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Aretha Franklin: Duets (1993) as Self
- Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993) as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
- Understanding the Universe (1993) as Narrator
- Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories (1992) as Narrator (voice)
- Law & Order (1990) as Judge Amanda Anderlee
- The Earth Day Special (1990) as Murphy Brown
- Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music (1990) as Self
- Seinfeld (1989) as Murphy Brown
- Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge (1989) as Self
- Murphy Brown (1988) as Murphy Brown
- Murphy Brown (1988) Co-Executive Producer
- Mayflower Madam (1987) as Sydney Biddle Barrows
- American Masters (1986) as Self
- Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary (1986) as Self
- Stick (1985) as Kyle
- Arthur the King (1985) as Morgan Le Fay
- Hollywood Wives (1985) as Elaine Conti
- Murder: By Reason of Insanity (1985) as Ewa Berwid
- 2010 (1984) as SAL 9000 (voice)
- Harty (1983) as Self
- Mr. Attenborough and Mr. Gandhi (1983) as Self
- Gandhi (1982) as Margaret Bourke-White
- Rich and Famous (1981) as Merry Noel Blake
- Starting Over (1979) as Jessica Potter
- The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979) as Self
- Oliver's Story (1978) as Marcie Bonwit
- A Night Full of Rain (1978) as Lizzy
- The Domino Principle (1977) as Ellie
- The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Bite the Bullet (1975) as Miss Jones
- The Wind and the Lion (1975) as Eden Pedecaris
- The Lion Roars Again (1975) as Self
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- 11 Harrowhouse (1974) as Maren Shirell
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Carnal Knowledge (1971) as Susan
- The Hunting Party (1971) as Melissa Ruger
- T.R. Baskin (1971) as T. R. Baskin
- The Adventurers (1970) as Sue Ann Daley
- Soldier Blue (1970) as Kathy Maribel Lee, 'Cresta'
- Getting Straight (1970) as Jan
- The Woody Allen Special (1969) as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- The Magus (1968) as Lily
- The Day the Fish Came Out (1967) as Electra Brown
- Live for Life (1967) as Candice
- The Sand Pebbles (1966) as Shirley Eckert
- The Group (1966) as Lakey
- Dim Dam Dom (1965) as Self
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
- The Emmy Awards (1949) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Audience Member
- Harvest Moon
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Candice Bergen best known for?
Candice Bergen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lorne (2026), American Strays (1996), 100 Years of Warner Bros. (2023), Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023).
When and where was Candice Bergen born?
Candice Bergen was born on May 9, 1946 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
How many credits does Candice Bergen have?
Candice Bergen has accumulated over 129 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2026.
What is Candice Bergen's background in cinema and television?
Candice Bergen is an American actress and former fashion model. Born on May 9, 1946, in Beverly Hills, California, she began her career as a fashion model, appearing on the cover of Vogue. Bergen made her screen debut in the film The Group in 1966. She is known for her portrayal of the title character in the CBS sitcom...
Candice Bergen by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- House (2004) as Arlene Cuddy — aged about 58
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as The Closer (voice) — aged about 68
- Seinfeld (1989) as Murphy Brown — aged about 43
- Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005) as Amanda Anderlee — aged about 59
- The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star — aged about 30
- Boston Legal (2004) as Shirley Schmidt — aged about 58
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