Candis Cayne

Candis Cayne

53 · Born: Aug 29, 1971

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornAug 29, 1971 Maui, Hawaii, USA
Parents
  • Gary McDanniel
  • Patricia Relles
Relatives
  • Dylan McDaniel (Sibling)

Biography

Candis Cayne, a renowned transgender actress, was born in the picturesque island of Maui, Hawaii. Her remarkable journey to stardom began at the iconic NYC gay hot-spot "Boy Bar", where her captivating performances earned widespread acclaim. As a classically trained dancer, Candis has mesmerized audiences across the United States with her exceptional talent for dance, choreography, and glamour.

Candis's breakthrough role came in the hit ABC series Dirty Sexy Money, where she portrayed Carmelita, the transgender love interest of actor Billy Baldwin's character Patrick. Notably, she became the first transgender actress to have a recurring role on a prime-time series. Her impressive career has also included guest-starring appearances in various shows and a recurring role in The Magicians.

In addition, Candis has been featured in the 2020 Netflix documentary "Disclosure", which provides a thought-provoking exploration of transgender representation in media and society. In this candid documentary, Candis shares her personal experiences as a transgender actress, offering valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs she has faced in her remarkable career.

Career

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2023
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2022
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2020
I Hate New Year's
I Hate New Year's as Zelena / Marley
{"id":11276,"title":"The Magicians","year":2018,"character":"Fairy Queen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-magicians-2015","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/kelooslguko0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/kelooslguko0.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
The Magicians
The Magicians as Fairy Queen
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2014
Crazy Bitches
Crazy Bitches as Vivianna
{"id":20481,"title":"Meth Head","year":"2013","character":"Pinkie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/meth-head","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_20481.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_20481.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Meth Head
Meth Head as Pinkie
{"id":689,"title":"Elementary","year":2012,"character":"Ms. Hudson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/elementary","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2bms30f0t880.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2bms30f0t880.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Elementary
Elementary as Ms. Hudson
{"id":78248,"title":"Starrbooty","year":"2007","character":"Annaka Manners","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/starrbooty","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_78248.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_78248.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Starrbooty
Starrbooty as Annaka Manners
{"id":781,"title":"CSI: NY","year":2006,"character":"Quentin Conrad","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/csi-ny","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5t3erbgsc0d0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5t3erbgsc0d0.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
CSI: NY
CSI: NY as Quentin Conrad
{"id":156338,"title":"Mob Queen","year":"1998","character":"Glorice Kalsheim","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mob-queen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156338.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156338.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Mob Queen
Mob Queen as Glorice Kalsheim
{"id":156798,"title":"Never Look Back","year":"1997","character":"Billee","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/never-look-back-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156798.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156798.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
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1995
Stonewall
Stonewall as Diva 1
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2020
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2018
{"id":6426,"title":"I Am Cait","year":2015,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/i-am-cait","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_6426.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_6426.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":39653,"title":"The Little House That Could","year":"2013","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-little-house-that-could","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_39653.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_39653.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":883,"title":"RuPaul's Drag Race","year":2012,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/rupauls-drag-race","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/av69980um3a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/av69980um3a0.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":9479,"title":"Making the Boys","year":"2011","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/making-the-boys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9479.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9479.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
{"id":148160,"title":"Starz Inside: Sex and the Cinema","year":"2009","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/starz-inside-sex-and-the-cinema","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_148160.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_148160.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
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2008
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1997
{"id":57755,"title":"Wigstock: The Movie","year":"1995","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wigstock-the-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57755.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57755.jpg"},"released":1}
1995