Candice Patton

Candice Patton
Patton in 2017
Born Candice Kristina Patton
(1988-06-24) June 24, 1988
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Residence Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 2004 – present
Known for The Flash

Candice Kristina Patton (born June 24, 1988) is an American actress. She 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, graduating with a BFA in Theatre in 2007.[1]

Career

In May 2004, following her first year in university,[2] Patton took part in CBS' Soap Star Screen Test, a nationwide audition contest for university students to win a role on the soap opera The Young and the Restless.[3] Patton won the contest alongside Iman Nazemzadeh.[4] In 2008, Patton had a starring role in The WB's web series Sorority Forever and a role in the independent film Commander and Chief.[5]

Patton was cast for many television series including the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.[1] She was cast as Iris West in The Flash for The CW.[6] BuddyTV ranked her #5 on its "TV's 100 Sexiest Women of 2014" list.[7] In May 2015, Patton ranked No. 61 in the Maxim Hot 100 List.[8]

Charity work

In 2017, along with her Arrowverse co-stars Patton participated in Shethority ("She + Authority"), an online global collective described as "a positive place for women and the feminine to inspire, empower, and share."[9] Active members of the initiative include Danielle Panabaker, Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Caity Lotz, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Tala Ashe, Emily Bett Rickards Juliana Harkavy, and Katie Cassidy. Through social media, women share their own stories and experiences on dealing with self-acceptance, homophobia, sexual harassment at the workplace. Shethority has its own clothing line, which all the money collected will be donated to non-profit organizations fighting for girls and women rights, such as Girls Not Brides[10] and Girls, Inc..[11]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2011 The Craigslist Killer Kate TV movie
2012 Commander and Chief Dana
2014 The Guest Sgt. Halway
Television
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 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"
2011 Man Up! Dana 3 episodes
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 role
2017 Supergirl Episode: "Crisis on Earth-X, Part 1"
2017 Arrow Episode: "Crisis on Earth-X, Part 2"
2017 Legends of Tomorrow Episode: "Crisis on Earth-X, Part 4"
Internet
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Sorority Forever Mercedes Muna 21 episodes
2015 Con Man Dr. Chu Hua substitute
2017 "Good Life" Herself/Random Girl Music video

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2015 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV: Breakout Star The Flash Nominated [12]
Choice TV: Chemistry shared with Grant Gustin Nominated
Choice TV: Liplock shared with Grant Gustin Nominated
2016 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV: Chemistry shared with Grant Gustin Nominated
Choice TV: Liplock shared with Grant Gustin Nominated
2017 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress on Television Won [13]
Teen Choice Awards Choice Action TV Actress Nominated [14]
2018 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress on Television Nominated [15]

References

  1. 1 2 "Patton Website". candicepatton.com.
  2. ↑ Crean, Ellen (May 21, 2004). "Screen Star Votes Being Counted". CBS News. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  3. ↑ Morales, Tatiana (May 14, 2004). "'Y&R' Hunts For New Soap Star". CBS News. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  4. ↑ Morales, Tatiana (May 24, 2004). "Iman & Candice Win' Y&R' Roles". CBS News. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  5. ↑ Carr, Lauren (August 20, 2008). "The WB is back starring Plano graduate!". Plano Star Courier. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  6. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 14, 2014). "Candice Patton Cast In CW Pilot 'The Flash'". Deadline. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  7. ↑ Cole, Megan (December 9, 2014). "TV's 100 Sexiest Women of 2014".
  8. ↑ Staff, Maxim (May 21, 2015). "Maxim's Hot 100 List 2015". Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Shethority Twitter Page". candicepatton.com. October 2017. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Shethority International Women's Day Apparel".
  11. ↑ "SHETHORITY "We Got Your Back" Collection".
  12. ↑ "Wave 2 Nominees". Teen Choice. Teen Choice. July 7, 2015. Archived from the original on April 11, 2016. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  13. ↑ McNary, Dave (March 2, 2017). "Saturn Awards Nominations 2017: 'Rogue One,' 'Walking Dead' Lead". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
  14. ↑ Ceron, Ella (June 19, 2017). "Teen Choice Awards 2017: See the First Wave of Nominations". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on June 20, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
  15. ↑ McNary, Dave (March 15, 2018). "'Black Panther,' 'Walking Dead' Rule Saturn Awards Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
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