Candy Kugel - Actor Profile

Candy Kugel

Directing
Updated: May 19, 2026
8Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 13, 1951
Birth Place: New York, New York, U.S

About Candy Kugel

Candy Kugel, a longtime voting member of both AMPAS and the TV Academy, began her career at Perpetual Motion Pictures and she has made over a dozen award-winning independent shorts which are all part of MoMA’s Film Archives.

Known For: Directing

Candy Kugel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Candy Kugel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Candy Kugel's work falls within the Animation genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Candy Kugel's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains I Want My MTV, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Candy Kugel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Candy Kugel's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
I Want My MTV (2019) movie poster
★7.5

I Want My MTV: The film is about the formation of a music channel that has shaped modern pop culture. On August 1, 1981, the life of a

I Want My MTV

2019•Documentary
★7.5
Snowie and the Seven Dorps (1990) movie poster
★7.5

Snowie and the Seven Dorps: Puts a new slant on an old favorite fairy tale, bringing it up-to-date to explain such new age pop-psych phenomena as pa

Snowie and the Seven Dorps

1990•Animation
★0.0
Miracle on Central Park West (2020) movie poster
★0.0

Miracle on Central Park West: A random act of kindness leads to a real New York miracle!

Miracle on Central Park West

2020•Animation
★0.0
Audition (1980) movie poster
★0.0

Audition: A young woman grapples with the decision of following her dream of an acting career or marrying and having babies with t

Audition

1980•Animation
★0.0
Talking About Sex: A Guide for Families (1996) movie poster
★0.0

Talking About Sex: A Guide for Families: The animated 30-minute piece is designed to act as an icebreaker for discussions between parents and their children.

Talking About Sex: A Guide for Families

1996•Animation

Full Filmography

Every movie Candy Kugel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Miracle on Central Park West Self (voice) Flop Similar →
2019 I Want My MTV Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 I, Candy Narrator Flop Similar →
2006 Right! Woman (voice) Flop Similar →
1996 Talking About Sex: A Guide for Families - Flop Similar →
1990 Snowie and the Seven Dorps Voice Super Hit Similar →
1980 Audition Self (voice) Flop Similar →
N/A Beyond Ink & Paint: The Women of Animation Self Flop Similar →

Candy Kugel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Candy Kugel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Candy Kugel is "I Want My MTV" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Candy Kugel acted in?

Candy Kugel has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Candy Kugel?

Other notable films include "Snowie and the Seven Dorps", "Miracle on Central Park West", and "Audition".

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