Candace Helaine Cameron Bure (born April 6, 1976) is an American actress best known for playing D. J. Tanner on the television show Full House. She is also the younger sister of actor Kirk Cameron. She is married to former Russian ice hockey player Valeri Bure (brother of Pavel Bure).

Early life

Candace Cameron was born in Panorama City, California, to Robert Cameron and Barbara Bausmith. Following in the footsteps of her older brother, Kirk, she decided to pursue acting herself. She started in the entertainment business by appearing in a number of television commercials. Soon after, she guest starred roles on shows like St. Elsewhere, Growing Pains, and Who's the Boss?

Career

In 1986, she got the call to audition for the role of D.J. Tanner on Full House. She impressed the studio executives and producers so much that they delayed taping the pilot episode to allow her to complete work on her other obligations. The show had an eight-year run.