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Candace Cameron Bure

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  • Producer
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Candace Helaine Cameron Bure was the youngest of four children, born in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California to Robert and Barbara Cameron. Following in the footsteps of her older brother Kirk Cameron, (who played Mike Seaver for 7 seasons on the hit show Growing Pains (1985)), Candace decided to pursue acting herself. She appeared in several commercials, and guest-starred on shows such as Punky Brewster (1984), St. Elsewhere (1982) and Who's the Boss? (1984).

In 1986, at age 10, she was cast as Donna Jo "D.J." Margaret Tanner-Fuller, the eldest daughter, on Full House (1987) and Fuller House (2016). The show's eight-year run ranks it among the most successful series of all time. Candace also appeared in the films Punchline (1988) (playing Sally Field's daughter), as well as numerous television movies.

After Full House (1987) ended its run, Candace married hockey player Valeri Bure at the age of 20. They have three children. Candace continues to make appearances on I Love the '80s (2002), and hosted 50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up (2005) on the E! network.
BornApril 6, 1976
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BornApril 6, 1976
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      • 9 wins & 34 nominations total

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    Known for

    Mary-Kate Olsen, John Stamos, Andrea Barber, Candace Cameron Bure, Dave Coulier, Lori Loughlin, Bob Saget, Jodie Sweetin, Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit, Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit, and Scott Weinger in Full House (1987)
    Full House
    6.8
    TV Series
    • D.J. Tanner(as Candace Cameron)
    Andrea Barber, Candace Cameron Bure, and Jodie Sweetin in Fuller House (2016)
    Fuller House
    6.7
    TV Series
    • D.J. Tanner-Fuller
    • D.J. Tanner
    Mary Stuart Masterson, Eric Stoltz, and Lea Thompson in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
    Some Kind of Wonderful
    7.0
    • Cindy Nelson(as Candace Cameron)
    • 1987
    Fred Savage and Candace Cameron Bure in No One Would Tell (1996)
    No One Would Tell
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • Stacy Collins(as Candace Cameron)
    • 1996

    Credits

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    Actress



    • Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison in Home Sweet Christmas (2024)
      Home Sweet Christmas
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Sophie Marlow
      • 2024
    • Candace Cameron Bure and Eric Johnson in A Christmas Less Traveled (2024)
      A Christmas Less Traveled
      6.7
      TV Movie
      • Desi
      • 2024
    • Aaron Ashmore, Candace Cameron Bure, and Robin Dunne in Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker (2024)
      Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Ainsley McGregor
      • 2024
    • Angus Caldwell, Daisy Betts, Joel David Smallbone, Kirrilee Berger, Tenz McCall, Paul Luke Bonenfant, and JJ Pantano in Unsung Hero (2024)
      Unsung Hero
      7.0
      • Kay Albright
      • 2024
    • Candace Cameron Bure and Gabriel Hogan in My Christmas Hero (2023)
      My Christmas Hero
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Nicole Ramsey
      • 2023
    • Marc Blucas and Candace Cameron Bure in A Christmas... Present (2022)
      A Christmas... Present
      5.8
      TV Movie
      • Maggie Larson
      • 2022
    • Candace Cameron Bure and Niall Matter in Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder (2022)
      Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • Aurora
      • 2022
    • Candace Cameron Bure and John Brotherton in The Christmas Contest (2021)
      The Christmas Contest
      5.8
      TV Movie
      • Lara
      • 2021
    • Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Honeymoon, Honeymurder (2021)
      Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Honeymoon, Honeymurder
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • Aurora
      • 2021
    • Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Til Death Do Us Part (2021)
      Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Til Death Do Us Part
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • Aurora
      • 2021
    • Marilu Henner, Candace Cameron Bure, and Niall Matter in Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: How to Con a Con (2021)
      Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: How to Con a Con
      7.0
      TV Movie
      • Aurora
      • 2021
    • Candace Cameron Bure and Warren Christie in If I Only Had Christmas (2020)
      If I Only Had Christmas
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • Darcy
      • 2020
    • Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Reunited and It Feels So Deadly (2020)
      Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Reunited and It Feels So Deadly
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • Aurora
      • 2020
    • Andrea Barber, Candace Cameron Bure, and Jodie Sweetin in Fuller House (2016)
      Fuller House
      6.7
      TV Series
      • D.J. Tanner-Fuller
      • D.J. Tanner
      • 2016–2020
    • Candace Cameron Bure and Niall Matter in Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Heist and Seek (2020)
      Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Heist and Seek
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • Aurora
      • 2020

    Producer



    • Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison in Home Sweet Christmas (2024)
      Home Sweet Christmas
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Candace Cameron Bure and Eric Johnson in A Christmas Less Traveled (2024)
      A Christmas Less Traveled
      6.7
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Aaron Ashmore, Candace Cameron Bure, and Robin Dunne in Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker (2024)
      Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Angus Caldwell, Daisy Betts, Joel David Smallbone, Kirrilee Berger, Tenz McCall, Paul Luke Bonenfant, and JJ Pantano in Unsung Hero (2024)
      Unsung Hero
      7.0
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Peter Bryant, Greyston Holt, and Laura Osnes in Just in Time (2024)
      Just in Time
      6.9
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Cheryl Ladd and Natasha Bure in A Christmas for the Ages (2023)
      A Christmas for the Ages
      5.8
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Candace Cameron Bure and Gabriel Hogan in My Christmas Hero (2023)
      My Christmas Hero
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast (2022)
      The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast
      6.9
      Podcast Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022–2023
    • Andrea Barber, BJ Harrison, Dan Payne, Kerensa Cooper, Devon Alexander, and Katrina Reynolds in Christmas on Candy Cane Lane (2022)
      Christmas on Candy Cane Lane
      5.5
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Marc Blucas and Candace Cameron Bure in A Christmas... Present (2022)
      A Christmas... Present
      5.8
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Candace Cameron Bure and Niall Matter in Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder (2022)
      Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Candace Cameron Bure and John Brotherton in The Christmas Contest (2021)
      The Christmas Contest
      5.8
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Honeymoon, Honeymurder (2021)
      Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Honeymoon, Honeymurder
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Til Death Do Us Part (2021)
      Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Til Death Do Us Part
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • Marilu Henner, Candace Cameron Bure, and Niall Matter in Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: How to Con a Con (2021)
      Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: How to Con a Con
      7.0
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2021

    Director



    • Andrea Barber, Candace Cameron Bure, and Jodie Sweetin in Fuller House (2016)
      Fuller House
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2018–2020

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    Personal details

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    • Official sites
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    • Alternative names
      • Candace Cameron
    • Height
      • 5′ 2″ (1.57 m)
    • Born
      • April 6, 1976
      • Panorama City, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Valeri BureJune 22, 1996 - present (3 children)
    • Children
        Natasha Bure
    • Parents
        Robert Cameron
    • Relatives
        Kirk Cameron(Sibling)
    • Other works
      TV commercial for Cabbage Patch Babies dolls (with Crystal McKellar)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Portrayal
      • 1 Interview
      • 7 Articles
      • 3 Magazine Cover Photos

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    • Trivia
      Introduced to her husband by former Full House (1987) co-star Dave Coulier. After their wedding, Valeri sent Coulier an autographed hockey stick with the message, "Dear Dave, thank you for Candace.".
    • Quotes
      We turn off the TV, video games and computer - except for homework - during the week. The TV's reserved for Friday night, Saturday and Sunday just because that's the time to do homework, and it makes it that much less chaotic in our house.
    • Nickname
      • Candy

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