
Candace Glendenning
Known for Acting · 26 credits
- Born
- 1953-08-09 (age 72)
- Place of birth
- Islington, London, England, UK
- Also known as
- Candy Glendenning · Candice Glendenning
Biography
Talented. Beautiful. Diverse. These three words best describe British actress, Candace Glendenning. With prominent arched cheekbones, turquoise cat like eyes, fair skin, and long dark hair, her exotic beauty made her a stand out amongst many other plain British beauties from Hazel Malone Talent Management.
She began her career as a child actor on the 1968 six-part thriller series The Tyrant King (1968). She also served as an extra in the Oscar winning film The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969). Her most prestigious role came as the Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia in the Oscar winning historical drama Nicholas and Alexandra (1971).
Breaking out of her ingenue character mold, she starred in two theatrical horror films, Tower of Evil (1972) and The Flesh and Blood Show (1972). Her appearances in these films caught the eye of director, Norman J. Warren, and he personally sought her out and cast her in the leading role of his film, Satan's Slave (1976), having been his first and only choice for the part. The remainder of her acting work consisted mostly of appearances on British television shows such as Jumping Bean Bag (1976), The Strauss Family (1972), Weapon (1979), and Murder at Moorstones Manor (1977).
She abruptly quit acting in 1982 and left Hollywood with few precious roles to her credit. Most of these roles didn't allow her to lead or showcase her natural talent. Given her sudden and unexpected exit from the entertainment industry, there were many questions as to her whereabouts and well being. It wasn't until nearly thirty years later that it was confirmed that she has since married, had children, and now leads a quiet and very peaceful life in Great Britain. Despite her growing popularity amongst the horror film community and her bonafide icon status as a "scream queen", she has continued to draw herself away from the limelight in favor of a more private lifestyle.
With her renowned and distinguished beauty, natural talent, and radiating charisma, there will never be another actress in Hollywood like Candace Glendenning.
Known For
TV Shows (14)

Play for Today
1970
as Annabel

BBC Play of the Month
1965
as Beatie Tomlinson / Rose / Anya Hvostov

Rainbow
1972

Blake's 7
1978
as Rashel

Angels
1975
as Camilla Lomax

The Expert
1968
as Clare Neale

Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Ruthy Melbourne

The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
as Elizabeth (uncredited)

The Main Chance
1969
as Denny

Ripping Yarns
1976
Looking for Clancy
1975
as Wendy
Ten from the Twenties
1975
as Paula Gonzales

The Tyrant King
1968
as Charlotte Hallen
Scene
1968
as Maggie
Movies (12)

Nicholas and Alexandra
1971
as Marie

The Flesh and Blood Show
1972
as Sarah

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
1969
as Schoolgirl (uncredited)

Murder at Moorstones Manor
1977
as Dora

Diamonds on Wheels
1973
as Elizabeth (uncredited)

Up Pompeii
1971
as Stone Girl (uncredited)

Tower of Evil
1972
as Penny

Satan's Slave
1976
as Catherine Yorke

Jumping Bean Bag
1976
as Annabel

A Collier's Friday Night
1976
as Maggie
Inside the Tower
2015
as Penny (archive footage)

Walker's Women
2023
as Sarah (archive footage)
About Candace Glendenning
Talented. Beautiful. Diverse. These three words best describe British actress, Candace Glendenning. With prominent arched cheekbones, turquoise cat like eyes, fair skin, and long dark hair, her exotic beauty made her a stand out amongst many other plain British beauties from Hazel Malone Talent Management. She began her career as a child actor on the 1968 six-part thriller series The Tyrant King (1968). She also served as an extra in the Oscar winning film The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969). Her most prestigious role came as the Grand Duches… With 26 credits spanning from 1954 to 2023, Candace Glendenning has appeared in 12 films and 14 TV shows.
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Most Popular Candace Glendenning Movies
- Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) — as Marie
- The Flesh and Blood Show (1972) — as Sarah
- The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) — as Schoolgirl (uncredited)
- Murder at Moorstones Manor (1977) — as Dora
- Diamonds on Wheels (1973) — as Elizabeth (uncredited)
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