Candace Cameron Bure
Candace Cameron Bure (/bʊˈreɪ/; born Candace Helaine Cameron; April 6, 1976[1]) is an American actress, producer, author, and talk show panelist. She is known for her role as D.J. Tanner on Full House, which she reprised as D.J. Tanner-Fuller on Fuller House. She is also known for her work with Hallmark Channel, playing the title character in Hallmark Channel's film adaptation of the Aurora Teagarden novel series, as well as having starred in many of their holiday films.
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Born | Candace Helaine Cameron April 6, 1976 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1982–present |
Known for | D.J. Tanner on Full House and Fuller House |
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Children | 3 |
Relatives | Kirk Cameron (brother) |
Website | candacecbure |
In 2014, she was a contestant on season 18 of Dancing with the Stars, finishing in third place. She also starred as Summer van Horne on Make It or Break It. She is the sister of actor Kirk Cameron. From 2015 to 2016, she was a co-host of the daytime television talk show The View.
Early life
Bure was born in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California on April 6, 1976,[1] to Robert and Barbara Cameron.
Career
Bure guest-starred in roles on shows such as St. Elsewhere, Growing Pains, and Who's the Boss? In 1985, Bure portrayed Jennifer Bates in an episode of the sitcom Punky Brewster. In 1987, she had a role as the youngest sister of Eric Stoltz in the teen comedy Some Kind of Wonderful.
Also in 1987, Bure began the most prominent role of her career on the ensemble sitcom Full House, as Donna Jo "D.J." Tanner, the oldest daughter of Bob Saget's Danny Tanner. Bure was cast throughout the eight seasons of the series until its end in 1995.
While on Full House, she was also featured in Camp Cucamonga, an adventure comedy. Cameron guest-starred in the failed pilot Real Mature, and in an episode of Bill Nye The Science Guy as "Candace the Science Gal". She also appeared in the Tom Hanks and Sally Field feature film Punchline.
Bure hosted the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in 1990 with Full House co-star Dave Coulier and David Faustino, and again in 1994 with Joey Lawrence and Marc Weiner.
After Full House

After Full House ended in 1995, Bure guest-starred on Cybill and Boy Meets World.
Bure also appeared in numerous NBC made-for-TV movies, including No One Would Tell, playing an abused teen; She Cried No, as a date-raped teen; and NightScream, a mystery.
Bure took a self-imposed hiatus from television and film after giving birth to focus on her family. In the 2000s, she appeared as an interviewee on the retrospective I Love the '80s and I Love the '80s Strikes Back. She would later co-host 50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up on the E! network, along with Keshia Knight Pulliam of The Cosby Show fame.
In 2007, Bure guest-starred on the sitcom That's So Raven. The following year, she co-starred with Randy Travis in The Wager and starred with Tom Arnold in the television movie Moonlight and Mistletoe for the Hallmark Channel in 2008. Cameron returned to television in 2009 and was cast in Make It or Break It,[2] which ended in 2012.[3]
On March 4, 2014, Bure was announced to compete on season 18 of Dancing with the Stars, partnering with Mark Ballas.[4] The couple made it to the finals and ended in third place behind Meryl Davis and Amy Purdy who took first and secondplace, respectively.
It was announced in 2015 that Bure would reprise her role as D.J. Tanner in the 2016 Netflix spinoff Fuller House, her character now going by D.J. Tanner-Fuller. Filming began that July 2015. Bure was a co-host of The View in season 19 and 20.[5][6] In March 2016, Fuller House was picked up for a second season.[7] On December 8, 2016, Bure announced that she was leaving The View due to commitment clashes between Fuller House and Hallmark Channel projects and family life.[8] In January 2019, Fuller House was renewed for its fifth and final season to air later that year.[9] The series concluded on June 2, 2020.[10]
Hallmark Channel work
Bure has acted in over two dozen Hallmark Channel movies, including the 2017 Switched for Christmas, and as the titular character in the eighteen-film Aurora Teagarden movie series for Hallmark Mysteries and Movies. Bure is also the executive producer of a one hour Christmas special called Christmas in America, featuring people all over America as they celebrate the holiday season.[11] Bure also served as the host of the 26th annual Movieguide Awards for the network on February 8, 2019, along with her daughter Natasha.[12]
GAC Family
In April 2022, it was announced that Bure would move to GAC Family to develop, produce and star in romantic comedy and holiday movies and series across GAC Family and sibling channel GAC Living, in a prominent executive role. [13]
Books
Cameron Bure has written four books: A New York Times best seller, Reshaping It All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness (ISBN 1433669730), published in January 2011;[14] Balancing It All: My Story of Juggling Priorities and Purpose (ISBN 1433681846), published in January 2014;[15] Dancing Through Life: Steps of Courage and Conviction (ISBN 1433686945), published in August 2015;[16] and Kind is the New Classy: The Power of Living Graciously (ISBN 0310350026), published in April 2018.[17]
In a September 2015 interview, Bure revealed that Dancing Through Life discloses more personal issues than her first two books.[18] In an April 2018 interview, Bure shared that Kind Is the New Classy conveyed the idea of staying centered and practicing graciousness towards others.[19]
Personal life
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Cameron married Russian NHL hockey player Valeri Bure on June 22, 1996.[20][21] The couple was first introduced at a charity hockey game by her Full House co-star Dave Coulier.[20] They have a daughter[20] and two sons.[20][22] Her daughter Natasha Bure competed in season 11 of The Voice at the age of 18.[23] Her brother-in-law is hockey hall of famer Pavel Bure. Her son Maksim graduated from Northstar Christian Academy in Alexandria, Minnesota, in May 2021.[24]
Bure is a conservative[25] Republican.[26] She became a Christian at the age of 12,[27] and she credits her faith as the binding force in her marriage.[22] She has revealed she suffered from bulimia nervosa in her early twenties.[28]
Bure is a supporter of Compassion International. The Bure family sponsors three children through the organization.[29]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1987 | Some Kind of Wonderful | Cindy Nelson | |
1988 | Punchline | Carrie | |
1995 | Monster Mash | Mary | |
2001 | The Krew | Chief Karls | |
2007 | The Wager | Cassandra | |
2015 | Faith of Our Fathers | Cynthia |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1982–1984 | St. Elsewhere | Megan White | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
1984 | T. J. Hooker | Tina | Episode: "The Confession" |
1985 | Punky Brewster | Julie Whitney / Jennifer Bates | Episode: "Milk Does a Body Good" |
1986, 1987 | The Disney Sunday Movie | Julie / Samantha | Episodes: "Little Spies", "Bigfoot" |
1987 | Who's the Boss? | Young Mona | Episode: "Mona" |
Growing Pains | Jennifer "Jenny" Foster | Episode: "The Long Goodbye" | |
1987–1995 | Full House | D.J. Tanner | Main role |
1988 | I Saw What You Did | Julia Fielding | Television film |
Growing Pains | Jenny Foster | Episode: "Fool for Love" | |
1990 | The All New Mickey Mouse Club | D.J. Tanner | Episode: "Guest Day" |
Camp Cucamonga | Amber Lewis | Television film | |
1995 | Sharon's Secret | Sharon | Television film |
Visitors of the Night | Katie English | Television film | |
1996 | Cybill | Hannah | Episode: "When You're Hot, You're Hot" |
No One Would Tell | Stacy Collins | Television film | |
Kidz in the Wood | Donna | Television film | |
She Cried No | Melissa Connell | Television film | |
1997 | NightScream | Drew Summers / Laura Fairgate | Television film |
Boy Meets World | Millie | Episode: "The Witches of Pennbrook" | |
2001 | Twice in a Lifetime | Rose Hathaway | Episode: "Moonshine Over Harlem" |
2007 | That's So Raven | Courtney Dearborn | Episode: "Teacher's Pet" |
2008 | Moonlight and Mistletoe | Holly | Television film |
2009–2012 | Make It or Break It | Summer Van Horne | Main role |
2011 | Truth Be Told | Annie Morgan | Television film |
Can't Get Arrested | Candace | Episode: "House of Pain" | |
The Heart of Christmas | Megan Walsh | Television film | |
2012 | Puppy Love | Megan | Television film |
2013 | Finding Normal | Dr. Elizabeth "Lisa" Leland | Television film |
Let It Snow | Stephanie Beck | Television film | |
2014 | Christmas Under Wraps | Dr. Lauren Brunell | Television film |
The Neighbors | Bella Bure | Episode: "There Goes the Neighbors' Hood" | |
Dancing with the Stars | Herself | Contestant; finalist in season 18 | |
2015–2022 | Aurora Teagarden Mysteries | Aurora Teagarden | Main role; 18 films |
2015 | Just The Way You Are | Jennie | Television film |
A Christmas Detour | Paige Summerlind | Television film | |
2015–2016 | The View | Herself | Co-host |
2016 | Journey Back to Christmas | Hanna Norris | Television film |
2016–2020 | Fuller House | D.J. Tanner-Fuller | Main role; also director (3 episodes) |
2017 | Switched For Christmas | Kate/Chris | Television film |
2018 | A Shoe Addict's Christmas | Noelle Carpenter | Television film |
2019 | Christmas Town | Lauren Gabriel | Television film |
2020 | Nickelodeon's Unfiltered | Herself | Episode: "Zombies Eat Unicorns!" |
If I Only Had Christmas | Darcy | Television film | |
2021 | The Christmas Contest | Lara | Television film |
Music videos
- "Joy" (2018) by For King & Country, as News Anchor
Awards and nominations
References
- "Candace Cameron Bure - Turner Classic Movies". TCM.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
- Profile at Biography.com
- Kondolojy, Amanda (April 26, 2012). "'Make it Or Break It' Canceled, According to Executive Producer". TV by the Numbers. Zap2It.com. Archived from the original on May 10, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- "Full Dancing With the Stars Cast Revealed!". March 4, 2014. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- Harnick, Chris (August 26, 2015). "The View Adds Joy Behar, Candace Cameron Bure, Paula Faris and More for Season 19". E! Online. eonline.com. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
- ""The View" Returns for a Historic Season 20 on Tuesday, September 6". ABC. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- "'Fuller House' renewed for season 2". Entertainment Weekly. March 2, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- "Candace Cameron Bure is leaving The View: 'I tried to be Superwoman'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- Andreeva, Nellie (January 31, 2019). "'Fuller House' Renewed For Fifth & Final Season By Netflix". Deadline.
- Ramos, Dino-Ray (April 28, 2020). "'Fuller House' Sets Premiere Date For Final Episodes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- "Candace Cameron Bure to Produce New Special on Hallmark Channel". Feeling the Vibe Magazine. Archived from the original on July 31, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
- "Candace Cameron Bure and Daughter Natasha to Host Movieguide Awards on Hallmark Channel (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. January 23, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- Schwartz, Ryan (April 19, 2022). "Hallmark Vet Candace Cameron Bure Makes Move to GAC Family, to Develop 'Family and Faith-Filled Programming'". TVLine. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- Schacht, Candace Cameron Bure with Darlene (2011). Reshaping it all : motivation for physical and spiritual fitness. Nashville, Tenn.: B&H Pub. Group. ISBN 978-1433669736.
- Wilkerson, Candace Cameron Bure with Dana (2014). Balancing it all : my story of juggling priorities and purpose. Nashville, Tennessee: B & H Publishing Group. ISBN 978-1433681844.
- Davis, Candace Cameron Bure with Erin (August 1, 2015). Dancing Through Life: Steps of Courage and Conviction. B&H Books. ISBN 978-1433686948.
- Bure, Candace Cameron (2018). Kind Is the New Classy: The Power of Living Graciously by Candace Cameron Bure (author), Ami McConnell (contributor). ISBN 978-0310350026.
- Pajer, Nicole. "Candace Cameron Bure on Faith & Her New Gig on 'The View'".
- "'Kind Is the New Classy: The Power of Living Graciously' by Candace Cameron Bure". Fox News. April 23, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- "Full House: 1987–1995". People. June 26, 2000. Archived from the original on February 4, 2009. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- "Biography | About | Candace Cameron Bure | The Official Site". CandaceCameronBure.net. Candace Cameron Bure. Archived from the original on March 13, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
- "Candace Cameron Bure's 'Full House' Brings Joy". OK!. March 2, 2010. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
- Jensen, Erin (October 11, 2016). "'The Voice': Candace Cameron Bure's daughter, Natasha, is eliminated". USA Today. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
- "Candace Cameron Bure Marks Son's Major Achievement With Sweet Photo". May 23, 2021.
- Sieczkowski, Cavan (January 18, 2016). "Candace Cameron Bure Discusses How She'd Handle A Gay Plot Line On 'Fuller House'". The Huffington Post. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- "Candace Cameron Bure: 'I am disappointed in my party'". Fox News. April 26, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- "Testimony | Ministry | Candace Cameron Bure". candacecameronbure.net. The Official Site. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
- Loinaz, Alexis L. (December 14, 2013). "Candace Cameron Bure Opens Up About Bulimia Battle: 'I Turned to Food for Comfort'". People. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
- "Candace Cameron Bure". Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- "'Young & Restless' Leads Daytime Emmy Noms But Ceremony Won't Be on TV". Variety. March 24, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
- Evans, Greg (March 22, 2017). "2017 Daytime Emmy Nominations: CBS Leads Networks With 70 Noms, 'Young & Restless' Tops With 25". Retrieved March 24, 2017.
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