Occupation Actress Parents Thomas Clark, Ella Clark Role Film actress | Name Candy Clark Years active 1972–present | |
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Full Name Candace June Clark Nominations Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role Movies American Graffiti, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Blue Thunder, More American Graffiti, The Blob Similar People Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Bo Hopkins, Cindy Williams, Marjoe Gortner | ||
Candy clark interview thoughts on american graffiti 2012
Candace June Clark (born June 20, 1947) is an American film and television actress, well known for her role as Debbie Dunham in the film American Graffiti (1973), for which she received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She reprised the role in the sequel More American Graffiti (1979).
Contents
- Candy clark interview thoughts on american graffiti 2012
- THE ACTORS JOURNEY CANDY CLARK
- Early life
- Career
- Personal life
- Radio and Podcast Appearances
- Filmography
- References
THE ACTOR'S JOURNEY® - CANDY CLARK
Early life
Born in Norman, Oklahoma, to Ella (née Padberg) and Thomas Clark, a chef, she grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. She attended Green B. Trimble Technical High School. Clark was a fashion model in New York where she moved at age 18.
Career
Clark's first acting role was the character of Faye in John Huston's film, Fat City, in 1972. Clark starred or acted in such films as: The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), The Big Sleep (1978), Blue Thunder (1983), Amityville 3-D (1983), Cat's Eye (1985) and At Close Range (1986). Clark played the role of Francine Hewitt in The Blob (1988).
Clark appeared in the 2009 film The Informant! as the mother of Mark Whitacre, played by Matt Damon. In 2011, Clark went to Berlin to work on the play Images of Louise Brooks directed by Sven Mundt.
She has also made guest appearances on television series including Dating Game, Magnum, P.I., Banacek, Simon & Simon, Matlock, Baywatch Nights and Criminal Minds.
Personal life
She dated Jeff Bridges for several years after they met on the set of Fat City in 1972. She was married to Marjoe Gortner from 1978 to 1979. She married Jeff Wald in 1987, and divorced him in 1988. As of 2007, she attended many hot rod shows, and enjoys gardening, collecting antiques, and trading memorabilia on eBay.
Radio and Podcast Appearances
Clark appeared on Ken Reid's TV Guidance Counselor podcast on January 20, 2017.
Filmography
Actress
2019
Five Old Comedy Writers Talking Sh*t (Short)
2012
Criminal Minds (TV Series) as
Sandy Jareau
- Hamelin (2019) - Sandy Jareau
- If the Shoe Fits (2014) - Sandy Jareau
- Run (2012) - Sandy Jareau
2018
Two Girls as
Ida as an Adult (voice)
2018
5 Weddings as
Claudia Burrell
2017
Twin Peaks (TV Series) as
Doris Truman
- Part 6 (2017) - Doris Truman
- Part 5 (2017) - Doris Truman
2016
Roadside Stars (TV Short) as
Grandma Lambert
2016
Cold Moon as
Evelyn Larkin
2011
Bob's New Suit as
Aunt Tootie
2009
The Informant! as
Mark Whitacre's Mother
2009
Cry of the Mummy (Short) as
Jane Torquemada
2008
The Boneyard Collection as
Jane Torquemada (segment "Cry of the Mummy")
2008
Dog Tags as
Deb Merritt
2007
Zodiac as
Carol Fisher
2006
Mystery Woman (TV Series) as
Kathy Starkwell
- Redemption (2006) - Kathy Starkwell
2005
The Big Empty (Short) as
Mother
2002
The Month of August as
Tina
2000
This Is How the World Ends (TV Movie) as
Bus Driver
2000
Cherry Falls as
Marge Marken
1997
Niagara, Niagara as
Sally
1995
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (TV Series) as
Mother / Baby
- Monsters Are Real/This Is Your Brain on Ickis (1995) - Mother / Baby (voice)
1995
Baywatch Nights (TV Series) as
Julie Young
- Just a Gigolo (1995) - Julie Young
1995
The Wright Verdicts (TV Series) as
Eileen Cates
- Ex-Corpus Delicti (1995) - Eileen Cates
1994
Radioland Murders as
Billy's Mother
1992
Buffy the Vampire Slayer as
Buffy's Mom
1992
Deuce Coupe as
Jean Fitzpatrick
1992
The Price She Paid (TV Movie) as
Marlene
1991
Cool as Ice as
Grace
1990
Original Intent (Video) as
Jessica Cameron
1990
Father Dowling Mysteries (TV Series) as
Iris Blackman
- The Passionate Painter Mystery (1990) - Iris Blackman
1988
Blind Curve (Short) as
Mimi
1988
The Blob as
Fran Hewitt
1988
St. Elsewhere (TV Series) as
Harry Warner
- Their Town (1988) - Harry Warner
1987
Matlock (TV Series) as
Kitty Carroll
- The Country Boy (1987) - Kitty Carroll
1987
Brothers (TV Series) as
Candy
- There's a Lid for Every Pot (1987) - Candy
1987
The Hitchhiker (TV Series) as
Cheryl
- Secret Ingredient (1987) - Cheryl
1985
Magnum, P.I. (TV Series) as
Leslie 'Scooter' Emory
- Straight and Narrow (1986) - Leslie 'Scooter' Emory
- The Hotel Dick (1985) - Leslie 'Scooter' Emory
1986
Hunter (TV Series) as
Jody Stone
- Crime of Passion (1986) - Jody Stone
1986
Starman (TV Series) as
Shannon McGovern
- Like Father, Like Son (1986) - Shannon McGovern
1986
Popeye Doyle (TV Movie) as
Corinne Evans
1986
Simon & Simon (TV Series) as
Cotton
- Act Five (1986) - Cotton
1986
At Close Range as
Mary Sue
1985
George Burns Comedy Week (TV Series)
- Boris and Ivan in Las Vegas (1985)
1985
Cat's Eye as
Sally Ann
1984
I Gave at the Office (TV Series)
- Pilot (1984)
1983
Hambone and Hillie as
Nancy Rollins
1983
Amityville 3-D as
Melanie
1983
Blue Thunder as
Kate
1983
Cocaine and Blue Eyes (TV Movie) as
Ruthann Gideon
1982
Johnny Belinda (TV Movie) as
Julie Sayles
1982
Faerie Tale Theatre (TV Series) as
Queen Gwynneth / Candy
- The Tale of the Frog Prince (1982) - Queen Gwynneth / Candy
1982
Q: The Winged Serpent as
Joan
1982
Movie Madness as
Susan Cooper ("Growing Yourself")
1982
Twilight Theatre (TV Movie)
1980
Rodeo Girl (TV Movie) as
J.R. Patterson
1980
Where the Ladies Go (TV Movie) as
Charlene
1979
More American Graffiti as
Debbie Dunham
1979
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? as
Cheryl
1979
Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill (TV Movie) as
Sharee
1978
Starcrash as
Stella Star (English version, voice, uncredited)
1978
The Big Sleep as
Camilla Sternwood
1977
Citizens Band as
Electra
1976
The Man Who Fell to Earth as
Mary-Lou
1976
James Dean (TV Movie) as
Chris White
1976
I Will... I Will... For Now as
Sally Bingham
1974
The New Dick Van Dyke Show (TV Series) as
Pamela Sherry
- The Hickey (1974) - Pamela Sherry
1973
Insight (TV Series) as
Ginny
- Ginny (1974) - Ginny (as Candace Clark)
- Celebration in Fresh Powder (1973) - Ginny (as Candace Clark)
1973
Banacek (TV Series) as
Gretel
- No Stone Unturned (1973) - Gretel (as Candace Clark)
1973
The New Perry Mason (TV Series) as
Julie Potter
- The Case of the Prodigal Prophet (1973) - Julie Potter (as Candace Clark)
1973
American Graffiti as
Debbie
1972
Fat City as
Faye
1972
Room 222 (TV Series) as
Andrea
- The Witch of Whitman High (1972) - Andrea (as Candace Clark)
Soundtrack
1991
Voices That Care (TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Voices That Care")
Self
2021
Sue (Documentary short) as
Self
2021
Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Cruising with Candy Clark (2021) - Self - Guest
2019
Minding the Diner - Candy Clark on The Blob (Documentary) as
Self
2018
Sh#t I Love with Jason Stuart (TV Series) as
Self
- Candy Clark (2018) - Self
2017
Sucker Punch Blues: A Look Back on John Huston's 'Fat City' (Video documentary) as
Self
2013
A Chilly Reception with Candy Clark (Video short) as
Self
2013
The First Annual 'on Cinema' Oscar Special (TV Special) as
Candy Clark
2011
The Actor's Journey (Video documentary) as
Self
2011
The Actor's Journey for Kids (Video documentary) as
Self
2005
Movies That Shook the World (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- American Graffiti (2005) - Self
2005
Movies' Greatest Cars (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2003
Movie Lover's Road Trip (TV Series) as
Self
2003
Watching the Alien (Video documentary short) as
Self
2001
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome (TV Short) as
Self (uncredited)
2000
Biography (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Friend / Co-Star, American Graffiti =
- MacKenzie Phillips (2000) - Self - Friend / Co-Star, American Graffiti =
1998
George Lucas... Cruisin' Modesto as
Self
1991
Voices That Care (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Choir Member
1987
Circus of the Stars #12 (TV Special documentary) as
Self - Performer
1985
Circus of the Stars #10 (TV Special documentary) as
Self
1983
The New Battlestars (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 1 July 1983 (1983) - Self
1983
Late Night with David Letterman (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 9 May 1983 (1983) - Self
1981
Sois belle et tais-toi! (Documentary) as
Self
1980
The Alan Thicke Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.99 (1981) - Self
- Episode #1.40 (1980) - Self
1980
The Alan Hamel Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 13 February 1980 (1980) - Self
1979
1979 Disco Music Awards (TV Special) as
Self
1979
Circus of the Stars #4 (TV Special documentary) as
Self - Performer
1979
The Hollywood Squares (Daytime) (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 6 August 1979 (1979) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 25 June 1979 (1979) - Self - Panelist
1978
Mitchum in Marlowe Country (TV Short documentary) as
Self (uncredited)
1978
The Bob Braun Show (TV Series) as
Self - Actress
- Episode dated 8 March 1978 (1978) - Self - Actress
1977
The Paul Ryan Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.203 - Self
1977
The 3rd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Presenter
1976
Dinah! (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.117 (1976) - Self
1974
The 46th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Nominee
1974
The Horror Hall of Fame (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
1973
The Dating Game (TV Series) as
Self - Guest Star Contestant
- Candy Clark (1973) - Self - Guest Star Contestant
Archive Footage
2022
E-penser (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Cool as ICE - Rien n'émerge du néant (2022) - Self
2017
The Best of Hollywood (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Interviewee
- Episode dated 10 October 2017 (2017) - Self - Interviewee
2012
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness (TV Series documentary) as
Joan
- Q: The Winged Serpent (2012) - Joan
1989
Brothers (TV Series) as
Candy
- The Point After Bowling Team (1989) - Candy
References
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