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British actress (born 1953)| Candace Glendenning | |
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 Glendenning in 2006 | |
| Born | (1953-08-09) 9 August 1953 (age 71) London, England |
| Other names | Candy Glendenning / Candice Glendenning |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1968–1982 |
| Known for | |
Candace Glendenning (born 9 August 1953) is a retired English actress, known for her work in the horror film genre in the 1970s as a "scream queen". She also had a career in British television throughout the late 60s to early 80s.
Career
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She began her career as a child actress cast in one of the headlining roles of the six-part children's serial drama, The Tyrant King (1968). She also had an un-credited role as a schoolgirl in the film adaptation of The Prime of Miss Jean Brody (1969), opposite Maggie Smith.
In 1971, she played the Grand Duchess Maria Romanov in the film, Nicholas and Alexandra (1971). Glendenning and her co-stars Ania Marson, Lynne Frederick, and Fiona Fullerton headlined the film's press tour. That same year, at the age of 18, she auditioned for the role of Clare of Assisi in the Franco Zeffirelli production of Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972), but was considered to be "too exotic looking" for the part.
She then appeared in two slasher horror films back to back. Her role in Tower Of Evil (1972) was small, but images of her character nonetheless featured prominently in the film's promotional material (most notably the posters and trailers). Her next appearance was a supporting role in The Flesh and Blood Show (1972).
She had success working as a television actress. In 1972, she appeared in an episode of the costume drama, The Strauss Family, and guest starred in an episode of The Main Chance, where she played a spiritual hippy. From 1971 to 1973, she appeared in three episodes of the prestigious BBC television anthology series, BBC Play of the Month. She also appeared in an episode of the comedy drama series Ripping Yarns and an episode of the science fiction series, Blake's 7, in which she played Rashel, a liberated bond-slave.
She made her final feature film appearance in the 1976 independent horror film, Satan's Slave. The film's director, Norman J Warren, sought her out to be in the project, having been an admirer of her previous horror films. This turned out to be her biggest starring role, an independent and spirited young woman who, having been orphaned in a car accident, is taken in by necromancer relatives who intend to use her as a human sacrifice. Glendenning's performance was well received by critics, but the film itself garnered mixed reviews and failed to turn a profit.
She continued to steadily work in television roles throughout the 1970s. In 1980, she appeared on five episodes of the BBC series Flesh and Blood, in which she played an elegant secretary. She was also reunited with Michael Jayston, who had played her father in Nicholas and Alexandra nearly ten years before. Glendenning's last role was a guest spot in a 1983 episode of the medical drama series, Angels.
Filmography
- The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) as Schoolgirl
- Up Pompeii (1971) as Stone Girl
- Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) as Maria
- Tower of Evil (1972) as Penelope "Penny" Read
- The Flesh and Blood Show (1972) as Sarah
- Diamonds on Wheels (1974) as Elizabeth
- Satan's Slave (1976) as Catherine York
Television appearances
- The Tyrant King (6 episodes, 1968)
- The Expert (1 episode, 1971)
- The Main Chance (1 episode, 1972)
- The Strauss Family (1 episode, 1972)
- BBC Play of the Month (2 episodes, 1972–73)
- Dixon of Dock Green (1 episode, 1975)
- Looking For Clancy (1 episode, 1975)
- Disneyland (3 episodes, 1974)
- Ten from the Twenties (1 episode, 1975)
- Play for Today (1 episode, 1976)
- Scene (2 episodes, 1976)
- Ripping Yarns (1 episode, 1977)
- Rainbow (1 episode, 1977)
- Blake's 7 (1 episode, 1979)
- Flesh and Blood (6 episodes, 1980–82)
- Angels (1 episode, 1982)
References
- "Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972)- Trivia". imdb.com.
- "An Evening with Norman J. Warren - Part One". eatmybrains.com. 22 November 2005.