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Candy Clark

Candy Clark

Actor · Born June 20, 1947 (79) · Norman, Oklahoma, USA

Candace June "Candy" Clark (born June 20, 1947) is an American actress and model. She is well known for her roles as Debbie Dunham in the 1973 film American Graffiti, for which she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and Mary Lou in the 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth. Description above from the Wikipedia article Candy Clark, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 20, 1947 (79)
From
Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
35 on MovieCove · 58 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 3% in 30 days

What are Candy Clark's films like?

Across their 26 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Morality.

Genres

Comedy9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 29th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 72nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Crime4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 20th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 23rd percentile
: browse their Horror movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
24%
Morality
20%
Survival
19%
Bonds
17%
Society
11%
Power
7%
Ideas
2%
Survival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity6 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception4 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIsolation5 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 26 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 16 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 11 · Intense 10

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 12 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 4

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 12 · Some laughs 13 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 12 · Even-paced 13 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 9 · Engaged 16 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 9 · Affecting 11 · Heavy 6

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 18 · Open-ended 8 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 4
Hero
1 of 4
Shapeshifter
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
16
Melancholic
10
Dread
7
Warm
7
Joyful
5
Other
22

How their films linger

Bittersweet11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet16
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Candy Clark's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 22 of their 35 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Candy Clark's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

58 credits, 35 with a MovieCove page; 9 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Reunion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Amends of the Father (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Michele Katino

  • 5 Weddings(2018)

    as Claudia Burrell

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Two Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Ida As An Adult (voice)

  • Cold Moon(2016)

    as Evelyn Larkin

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Bob's New Suit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Aunt Tootie

  • The Informant!(2009)

    as Mark Whitacre's Mother

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Dog Tags (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Deb Merritt

  • The Boneyard Collection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Jane Torquemada (segment "Cry of the Mummy")

  • Zodiac(2007)

    as Carol Fisher

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Criminal Minds(2005)

    Show 4 episodes · as Sandy Jareau

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • The Big Empty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Mother

  • The Month of August (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Tina

  • Cherry Falls(1999)

    as Marge Marken

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • This is how the world ends... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Bus Driver

  • Niagara, Niagara(1997)

    as Sally

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Baywatch Nights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Julie Young

  • Radioland Murders(1994)

    as Billy's Mom

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer(1992)

    as Buffy's Mom

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Original Intent(1990)

    as Jessica Cameron

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Deuce Coupe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Jean Fitzpatrick

  • The Price She Paid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Marlene

  • Cool as Ice(1991)

    as Grace

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Twin Peaks(1990)

    Show 2 episodes · as Doris Truman

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The Blob(1988)

    as Fran Hewitt

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • The French Connection 3(1986)

    as Corinne Evans

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • At Close Range(1986)

    as Mary Sue

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Matlock(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Kitty Carroll

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Cat's Eye(1985)

    as Sally Ann

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Hunter(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Jody Stone

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • The Hitchhiker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Cheryl Barnes

  • Amityville 3-D(1983)

    as Melanie

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Hambone and Hillie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Nancy Rollins

  • Blue Thunder(1983)

    as Kate

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Cocaine and Blue Eyes(1983)

    as Ruthann Gideon

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • St. Elsewhere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry Warner

  • Johnny Belinda(1982)

    as Julie Sayles

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Faerie Tale Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Queen Gwynneth / Candy

  • The Tale of the Frog Prince (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Queen Gwynneth / Candy

  • Q: The Winged Serpent(1982)

    as Joan

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Movie Madness(1982)

    as Susan Cooper ("Growing Yourself")

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Twilight Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Simon & Simon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Magnum, P.I.(1980)

    Show 2 episodes · as Leslie 'Scooter' Emory

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Rodeo Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as J.R. Patterson

  • Where the Ladies Go(1980)

    as Charlene

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • More American Graffiti(1979)

    as Debbie Dunham

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?(1979)

    as Cheryl

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill(1979)

    as Sharee

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • The Big Sleep(1978)

    as Camilla Sternwood

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Citizens Band(1977)

    as Electra

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • The Man Who Fell to Earth(1976)

    as Mary-Lou

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • James Dean(1976)

    as Chris White

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • I Will, I Will...For Now (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Sally Bingham

  • American Graffiti(1973)

    as Debbie Dunham

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Fat City(1972)

    as Faye

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • The New Dick Van Dyke Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Pamela Sherry

  • Room 222 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 58 titles from 1969 to 2026; peak year 1982.

Biggest box office

American Graffiti (1973)

$115M worldwide

Highest rated

American Graffiti (1973)

Midcredits 92nd

Most popular right now

The Blob (1988)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19692026

Peak 1982 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 5 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting58 of 58: 58 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score52nd

By decade

1960s1 · acting1970s11 · acting1980s22 · acting1990s9 · acting2000s9 · acting2010s4 · acting2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 5% of 20 roles
728287

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Candy Clark's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 46th percentile, the median of all 30; across their 26 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 41st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Approval · how many liked their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Reach · how many have seen their films

70thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Midcredits score across 35 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

14 of their 35 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Universally Panned3
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser14
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Cool as Ice (1991)

93rd percentile spread · 67% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Zodiac (2007)

Midcredits 97th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 64/100 in their films, across 24 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 39. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Candy Clark's work okay for kids?

Across up to 12 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity, profanity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore8 titles34–83 · median 67 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity12 titles21–59 · median 47 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity7 titles38–73 · median 54 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs7 titles29–47 · median 41 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense7 titles35–71 · median 54 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Candy Clark work with?

People who share at least 2 of Candy Clark's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Paul Le Mat shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers