Candice Patton
Candice Patton | |
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 Patton at WonderCon, April 2015 | |
| Born | Candice Kristina Patton June 24, 1988 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | The Flash |
Candice Kristina Patton (born June 24, 1988) is an American actress. Patton is best known for her role as Iris West in The CW television series The Flash and as her recurring role as Tori in the BET television series The Game.
Early years
Patton was born in Jackson, Mississippi but raised in Plano, Texas. She attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas.[1]
Career
Patton was cast for many television series including the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.[1] Patton received a role as Mercedes in the television series Sorority Forever.[2] She was cast as Iris West in the pilot Flash series for The CW.[3] BuddyTV ranked her #5 on its "TV's 100 Sexiest Women of 2014" list.[4] In May 2015, Patton ranked No. 61 in the Maxim Hot 100 List.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Craigslist Killer (TV movie) | Kate |
| 2012 | Commander and Chief | Dana |
| 2014 | The Guest | Sgt. Halway |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | The Young and the Restless | Robin | 5 episodes |
| 2007 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Candy | Episode: "#1.5202" |
| 2008 | Sorority Forever | Mercedes Muna | Web TV series; 21 episodes |
| 2008 | Casanovas | Actress #2 | Episode: "Hollywood Heartburn" |
| 2009 | Entourage | Dan Coakley's Assistant | 3 episodes |
| 2009 | Castle | Young Woman | Episode: "Inventing the Girl" |
| 2009 | Heroes | Olivia | 2 episodes |
| 2008–2009 | Days of Our Lives | Jill / Alicia | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | The Forgotten | Kelly | Episode: "Double Doe" |
| 2010 | One Tree Hill | Tanisha | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Grey's Anatomy | Meg Waylon | Episode: "Almost Grown" |
| 2011 | Harry's Law | Denise Raines | Episode: "American Dreams" |
| 2011 | CSI: Miami | Wendy Gibson | Episode: "Blood Lust" |
| 2011 | Love Bites | Liz Beth | Episode: "Modern Plagues" |
| 2012 | Rizzoli & Isles | Mrs. Avery | Episode: "This Is How a Heart Breaks" |
| 2013 | The Game | Tori | 8 episodes |
| 2014–present | The Flash | Iris West | Main cast |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV: Breakout Star | The Flash | Nominated | [6] |
| Choice TV: Chemistry shared with Grant Gustin | Nominated | ||||
| Choice TV: Liplock shared with Grant Gustin | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b "Patton Website". candicepatton.com.
- ^ "SMU graduate stars in WB web series". smu.edu.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 14, 2014). "Candice Patton Cast In CW Pilot 'The Flash'". Deadline. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
- ^ Cole, Megan (December 9, 2014). "TV's 100 Sexiest Women of 2014".
- ^ Staff, Maxim (May 21, 2015). "Maxim's Hot 100 List 2015". Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ^ "Wave 2 Nominees". Teen Choice. Teen Choice. July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
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