Candace Cameron Bure

Candace Cameron Bure is an American actress, producer, and author best known for playing D.J.

Candace Cameron Bure is an American actress, producer, and author best known for playing D.J. Tanner on the sitcoms Full House and Fuller House. She has also appeared in films and television movies, hosted The View, and worked in family-oriented entertainment. Born in Panorama City, California, in 1976, she is also known to Canadian viewers through her widely circulated holiday films and television series.

Early life

Candace Helaine Cameron was born in Panorama City, California, on April 6, 1976. She is the younger sister of actor Kirk Cameron, and she began acting as a child.

Breakthrough with Full House

She gained widespread fame for playing Donna Jo “D.J.” Tanner on Full House, a role she began as a child actor and continued to be associated with throughout her career. The sitcom, which aired from 1987 to 1995, remains a staple of American television.

Later career

Bure reprised her role as D.J. Tanner in Fuller House, the Netflix sequel series that ran from 2016 to 2020. She also worked as a television host, including a two-year stint on The View, and acted in numerous television films and series, particularly in family and holiday programming. She appeared in the series Make It or Break It as Summer Van Horne and has taken lead roles in Hallmark and other family films.

Writing and business

In addition to acting, Bure is a New York Times bestselling author. She has produced content and is associated with family- and faith-oriented entertainment. Official biographies identify her as CEO of CandyRock Entertainment and chief content officer at Great American Media.