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Candy Clark
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Clark in the movie Handle with Care (1977)
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Candace June Clark
June 20, 1947 Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
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| Education | Green B. Trimble Technical High School |
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| Years active | 1972–present |
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Marjoe Gortner
(m. 1978; div. 1979)Jeff Wald
(m. 1987; div. 1988) |
Candace June Clark (born June 20, 1947) is an American actress and model. She is famous for her role as Debbie Dunham in the classic 1973 movie American Graffiti. This role earned her a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also played the memorable character Mary Lou in the 1976 science fiction film The Man Who Fell to Earth.
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Early Life and School
Candy Clark was born in Norman, Oklahoma. Her father, Thomas Clark, was a chef. She grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, and went to Green B. Trimble Technical High School.
Acting Career
Famous Movie Roles
Clark's first movie role was in Fat City in 1972, directed by the famous John Huston. The next year, she became a star in the popular film American Graffiti. Her performance as the fun-loving Debbie Dunham was a huge hit with audiences.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, she appeared in many well-known films. She starred with the famous singer David Bowie in the sci-fi movie The Man Who Fell to Earth. She also had key roles in action and thriller movies like Blue Thunder (1983) and the horror film The Blob (1988). Some of her other movies from this time include Cat's Eye (1985) and At Close Range (1986).
Later in her career, Clark acted alongside Matt Damon in the 2009 film The Informant!, where she played his mother.
Television Appearances
Besides movies, Clark has also been a guest star on many TV shows. She has appeared in popular series like Magnum, P.I., Simon & Simon, and Matlock. More recently, she had a recurring role as Sandy Jareau in the crime drama Criminal Minds and appeared in the 2017 series Twin Peaks: The Return.
Personal Life
After meeting on the set of the movie Fat City in 1972, Clark was in a relationship with actor Jeff Bridges for several years. She was married to Marjoe Gortner from 1978 to 1979. She later married Jeff Wald in 1987, and they separated in 1988.
Selected Film and TV Roles
Here are some of Candy Clark's most notable roles in film and television.
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1972 | Fat City | Faye Murdock |
| 1973 | American Graffiti | Debbie Dunham |
| 1976 | The Man Who Fell to Earth | Mary-Lou |
| 1978 | The Big Sleep | Camilla Sternwood |
| 1983 | Blue Thunder | Kate |
| 1985 | Cat's Eye | Sally Ann Cressner |
| 1988 | The Blob | Fran Hewitt |
| 1992 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Joyce Summers |
| 2000 | Cherry Falls | Marge Marken |
| 2009 | The Informant! | Mrs. Whitacre |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1972 | Room 222 | Andrea Martin | Episode: "The Witch of Whitman High" |
| 1982 | Faerie Tale Theatre | Queen Gwynneth | Episode: "The Tale of the Frog Prince" |
| 1985–86 | Magnum, P.I. | Leslie "Scooter" Emory | 2 episodes |
| 1987 | Matlock | Kitty Carroll | Episode: "The Country Boy" |
| 2012–25 | Criminal Minds | Sandy Jareau | 4 episodes |
| 2017 | Twin Peaks | Doris Truman | 2 episodes |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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| 1973 | Academy Awards | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | American Graffiti | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Candy Clark para niños
