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Candy Clark
A rising star navigates fame, love, and identity in 1970s Hollywood as her iconic roles in *American Graffiti* and *The Man Who Fell to Earth* cement her legacy in the golden age of cinema.
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In short · Acting since 1972, 6 decades active, 40 credits.
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Biography
Candace June Clark is an American actress and model known for her roles in 1970s films. She gained recognition for her portrayal of Debbie Dunham in the 1973 film *American Graffiti*, for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Clark also appeared in *The Man Who Fell to Earth* (1976), playing the role of Mary Lou. Her performances in these films established her as a notable figure in American cinema during that era.
Filmography · 38 of 38
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38 creditsReunion(2026)
Mrs. Grace
Film
Amends of the Father(2023)
Michele Kantino
Film
Two Girls(2018)
Ida as an Adult
Film
5 Weddings(2018)
Claudia Burrell
Film
Cold Moon(2016)
Evelyn Larkin
Film
Dog Tags(2008)
Deb Merritt
Film
The Big Empty(2005)
Mother
Film
Criminal Minds(2005)
Sandy Jareau (4 Episodes)
TV
The Month of August(2002)
Tina
Film
Cherry Falls(1999)
Marge Marken
Film
Niagara, Niagara(1997)
Sally
Film
The Wright Verdicts(1995)
Eileen Cates
TV
The Price She Paid(1992)
Marlene
Film
Deuce Coupe(1992)
Jean Fitzpatrick
Film
Buffy the Vampire Slayer(1992)
Buffy's Mom
Film
Original Intent(1990)
Jessica Cameron
Film
The Blob(1988)
Fran Hewitt
Film
The French Connection 3(1986)
Corinne Evans
Film
Cat's Eye(1985)
Sally Ann
Film
Hambone and Hillie(1983)
Nancy Rollins
Film
Cocaine and Blue Eyes(1983)
Ruthann Gideon
Film
Blue Thunder(1983)
Kate
Film
Amityville 3-D(1983)
Melanie
Film
Q(1982)
Joan
Film
National Lampoon's Movie Madness(1982)
Susan Cooper ("Growing Yourself")
Film
Movie Madness(1982)
Susan Cooper (segment: Growing Yourself)
Film
Q: The Winged Serpent(1982)
Joan
Film
Johnny Belinda(1982)
Julie Sayles
Film
Rodeo Girl(1980)
J.R. Patterson
Film
More American Graffiti(1979)
Debbie Dunham
Film
Awards & Nominations
1 nominationAcademy Awards
- Nom1973Oscar — Actress in a Supporting Role
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- Sh#t I Love with Jason StuartSelf · 2018
- Be Pretty and Shut Up!Self · 1981
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