Candice Bergen
Known for
Candice Bergen is an American actress born in Beverly Hills, California, celebrated for her Emmy-winning title role on the groundbreaking sitcom 'Murphy Brown'. She played Dr. Lisa Cuddy's imperious mother in a recurring role on 'House' and appeared in the comedy 'Miss Congeniality' as a pageant director. Her other credits include 'Bride Wars' and a recurring voice role on 'BoJack Horseman'. She remains one of the most respected veteran actresses of American film and television comedy.
Candice Bergen
38 Movies
16 Series
Candice Bergen is an American actress born in Beverly Hills, California, celebrated for her Emmy-winning title role on the groundbreaking sitcom 'Murphy Brown'. She played Dr. Lisa Cuddy's imperious mother in a recurring role on 'House' and appeared in the comedy 'Miss Congeniality' as a pageant director. Her other credits include 'Bride Wars' and a recurring voice role on 'BoJack Horseman'. She remains one of the most respected veteran actresses of American film and television comedy.
Movies
Plays Marion St. Claire
Bride Wars
2009
Plays Kathy Morningside
Miss Congeniality
2000
Plays Enid Frick
Sex and the City
2008
Plays Mayor Kate Hennings
Sweet Home Alabama
2002
Plays SAL 9000 (voice)
2010
1984
Plays Sharon
Book Club
2018
Plays Catherine Frazier
The Women
2008
Plays Lillian Stewart
Home Again
2017
Plays Ellie
The Domino Principle
1977
Plays Jessica Potter
Starting Over
1979
Plays Margaret Bourke-White
Gandhi
1982
Plays Susan
Carnal Knowledge
1971
Plays Kathy Maribel Lee, 'Cresta'
Soldier Blue
1970
Plays Judy Tobias
The In-Laws
2003
Plays Julia Meyerowitz
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
2017
Plays Sally Weston
View from the Top
2003
Plays Sharon
Book Club: The Next Chapter
2023
Plays Shirley Eckert
The Sand Pebbles
1966
Plays Nadine Henly
Rules Don't Apply
2016
Plays Roberta
Let Them All Talk
2020
Plays Kyle
Stick
1985
Plays Augusta Hayes
The Romantics
2010
Plays Donna Mitchler
A Merry Friggin' Christmas
2014
Plays Eden Pedecaris
The Wind and the Lion
1975
Plays Miss Jones
Bite the Bullet
1975
Plays Melissa Ruger
The Hunting Party
1971
Plays Lily
The Magus
1968
Plays Barbara
As They Made Us
2022
Plays Lakey
The Group
1966
Plays Merry Noel Blake
Rich and Famous
1981
Plays Sue Ann Daley
The Adventurers
1970
Plays Marcie Bonwit
Oliver's Story
1978
Plays Candice
Live for Life
1967
Plays Jan
Getting Straight
1970
Plays Electra Brown
The Day the Fish Came Out
1967
Plays Maren Shirell
11 Harrowhouse
1974
Plays Lizzy
A Night Full of Rain
1978
Plays T. R. Baskin
T.R. Baskin
1971
TV Shows
Producer
Plays Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
1988
Plays Shirley Schmidt
Boston Legal
2004
Producer
Plays Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
2018
Plays Amanda Anderlee
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
2005
Plays Barb
The Conners
2018
Plays Elaine Conti
Hollywood Wives
1985
Plays Arlene Cuddy
House
2004
Plays Enid Mead
Sex and the City
1998
Plays Murphy Brown (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Plays Candice Bergen
Will & Grace
1998
Plays Constance (Russ' mom)
Battle Creek
2015
Plays Murphy Brown
Seinfeld
1989
Plays Enid Frick
And Just Like That…
2021
Plays Beth Henry
The Michael J. Fox Show
2013
Plays The Closer (voice)
BoJack Horseman
2014
Plays Constance
Shrinking
2023
Latest Trailers
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Lorne
Full Filmography
And Just Like That…
Enid Frick · 1 episode
2023
TV
Book Club: The Next Chapter
Sharon
2023
Film
Shrinking
Constance · 1 episode
2023–
TV
As They Made Us
Barbara
2022
Film
The Conners
Barb · 3 episodes
2020–2021
TV
Let Them All Talk
Roberta
2020
Film
Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown · 13 episodes
2018–
TV
Book Club
Sharon
2018
Film
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
Julia Meyerowitz
2017
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Candice Bergen and where are they from?
Candice Bergen is 80 years old, born on May 9, 1946 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Candice Bergen?
Candice Bergen is best known for roles in Miss Congeniality, Bride Wars, Gandhi.
How many movies has Candice Bergen been in?
Over a 60-year career (since 1966), Candice Bergen has appeared in 38 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Candice Bergen's first movie?
The career of Candice Bergen began with The Group (1966).
What is Candice Bergen's most recent movie or series?
Candice Bergen's most recent release is Lorne, which premiered on April 17, 2026.
What TV shows has Candice Bergen appeared in?
On television, Candice Bergen has appeared in House, Family Guy, BoJack Horseman, Seinfeld.
Candice Bergen
1946-05-09 · Beverly Hills, California, USA
Candice Patricia Bergen (born May 9, 1946) is an American actress and former fashion model. She won five Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for her portrayal of the title character on the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown (1988–1998, 2018-2019). 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).