Candice Bergen is a famous American actress, model, and author best known for her role as Murphy Brown on the CBS television sitcom Murphy Brown famous.
The role cemented her reputation on television and earned her numerous awards as her performance as a sharp, no-nonsense television reporter resonated with audiences.
Bergen found success in the film industry, notably for her Academy Award-nominated role in Begin Again (1979).
In addition to acting, Bergen has established herself in the fields of writing, photography, and visual arts.
contour
- Full name: Candace Patricia Bergen
- Date of birth: May 9, 1946
- Age: 78 years old
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Actor, model, writer
- Height: 5’7″5’7″ (170 cm)
- Parents: Edgar Bergen (father), Frances Westcott Bergen (mother)
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Louis Malle (married 1980, widowed 1995); Marshall Ross (married 2000)
- Children: Chloe Mahler
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Race: white
- Net worth: $50 million
early life and education
Candice Patricia Bergen, 78, was born on May 9, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, into a family well versed in the entertainment industry. Her father, Edgar Bergen, was a famous ventriloquist and radio performer, and her mother, Frances Westcott Bergen, was a professional model.
Bergen’s early exposure to Hollywood life influenced her path. She first appeared on screen alongside her father in the 1958 drama “Bet Your Life.”
She attended the University of Pennsylvania but was expelled due to academic difficulties. Bergen found her calling in acting and modeling, launching her career into the public eye.
personal life
Bergen is best known for her 1980 marriage to famed French director Louis Malle. The couple gave birth to daughter Chloe Malle in 1985. Sadly, Mahler died of cancer in 1995.
Bergen later fell in love again with real estate developer Marshall Rose, whom they married in 2000. Despite her public career, Bergen has maintained a private family life, occasionally sharing insights into her close relationship with her daughter and husband.
Profession
Candice Bergen began her film career with “The Group” (1966) and gained fame for her role in “The Sand Pebbles” with Steve McQueen Become famous quickly.
During the 1970s, she played a range of roles, ranging from counterculture films like “Straight Talk” to controversial films like “Soldier Blue.” Her big break came in 1979 in “Begin Again,” which earned her an Academy Award nomination.
She took her career to new heights on the CBS sitcom as Murphy Brown, a character that ran for its original 10 seasons and a brief revival in 2018 Become a cultural phenomenon.
Additionally, Bergen has proven her versatility across genres with prominent roles in films such as “Miss Flirty,” “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Boston Legal.”
Awards
- Academy Award Nomination: Begin Again* (1979) – Best Supporting Actress
- Primetime Emmy Awards: Murphy Brown (5 wins)
- Golden Globe Award: Murphy Brown (2 times)
net worth
Candice Bergen’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $50 million. Her wealth stems primarily from her long career in television and film, which includes her success as a key financial anchor on “Murphy Brown” as well as her work in film and television.
social media
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film chronology
- Group(1966)
- Sand Pebbles(1966)
- Carnal Knowledge(1971)
- Starting from scratch (1979)
- Miss Fun(2000)
- Sweet Home Alabama(2002)
- Top view(2003)
- Sex and the City(2008)
books
- Knockwood(1984)
- Beautiful Love(2015)
