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Candy Darling(1944-1974)

  • Actress
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Candy Darling in Beautiful Darling (2010)
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Candy Darling was born on 24 November 1944 in Long Island, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Women in Revolt (1971), The Death of Maria Malibran (1972) and Flesh (1968). She died on 21 March 1974 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornNovember 24, 1944
DiedMarch 21, 1974(29)
BornNovember 24, 1944
DiedMarch 21, 1974(29)
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Known for

Candy Darling in Women in Revolt (1971)
Women in Revolt
5.7
  • Candy
  • 1971
Magdalena Montezuma in Eika Katappa (1969)
The Death of Maria Malibran
6.4
  • Actress
  • 1972
Joe Dallesandro in Flesh (1968)
Flesh
5.6
  • Candy - a Transvestite
  • 1968
Deathouse (1972)
Deathouse
5.2
  • Guest
  • 1972

Credits

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Actress

  • Deathouse (1972)
    Deathouse
    5.2
    • Guest
    • 1972
  • Magdalena Montezuma in Eika Katappa (1969)
    The Death of Maria Malibran
    6.4
    • 1972
  • Candy Darling in Women in Revolt (1971)
    Women in Revolt
    5.7
    • Candy
    • 1971
  • Lady Liberty (1971)
    Lady Liberty
    5.7
    • Transvestite (uncredited)
    • 1971
  • Some of My Best Friends Are... (1971)
    Some of My Best Friends Are...
    5.9
    • Karen Richards
    • Harry
    • 1971
  • Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland in Klute (1971)
    Klute
    7.1
    • Discothèque Patron (uncredited)
    • 1971
  • Don Johnson in The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart (1970)
    The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart
    6.2
    • Extra
    • 1970
  • Brand X (1970)
    Brand X
    6.3
    • Marlene D-Train
    • 1970
  • Joe Dallesandro in Flesh (1968)
    Flesh
    5.6
    • Candy - a Transvestite
    • 1968

Soundtrack

  • Magdalena Montezuma in Eika Katappa (1969)
    The Death of Maria Malibran
    6.4
    • performer: "Ramona" (uncredited), "St. Louis Woman"
    • 1972

Videos3

Official Trailer
Trailer 1:55
Official Trailer
Beautiful Darling
Trailer 2:46
Beautiful Darling
Beautiful Darling
Trailer 2:46
Beautiful Darling
Public Speaking
Trailer 0:52
Public Speaking

Personal details

  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • November 24, 1944
    • Long Island, New York, USA
  • Died
    • March 21, 1974
    • New York City, New York, USA(leukemia)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 2 Portrayals
    • 4 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Immortalized in the Lou Reed songs, "Candy Says", and "Walk on the Wild Side".
  • Quotes
    I am a star because I have always felt so alienated and I project this feeling to others.
  • Trademark
    Platinum blonde hair, translucent complexion, and heavy, glamorous makeup looks

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