Candice Bergen is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry, celebrated for her accomplishments in acting, modeling and photography. Born on May 9, 1946, in Beverly Hills, California, she was the daughter of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and model Frances Westerman. She attended the University of Pennsylvania but dropped out to pursue a career in modeling before transitioning into acting. Bergen's acting career began with non-starring roles in the early 1960s. However, it was her performance in Carnal Knowledge (1971) that provided the much-needed breakthrough. Her exceptional acting skills were recognized, and she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. From there, her career climbed new heights. She starred in a variety of films like The Wind and the Lion (1975), A Night Full of Rain (1978), and Starting Over (1979), for which she received another Academy Award nomination. However, it was her role in the television sitcom Murphy Brown that catapulted her to stardom. Playing the eponymous character, Bergen received five Emmys and two Golden Globe Awards. Apart from acting, Bergen also authored a memoir, Knock Wood, and established herself as a respected photojournalist, with her work appearing in esteemed publications such as Vogue and Life. Throughout her illustrious career, Candice Bergen has proven herself to be a versatile and compelling force in the entertainment world.