Candace Cameron Bure (born April 6, 1976) is an American actress and author. She is best known for playing DJ Tanner in the sitcom "Full House". She played the part from 1987 and until 1995. She has also been in many television movies over the years. She is the sister of Kirk Cameron. Bure was born near Panorama City, California. She married ice hockey player Valeri Bure in 1996. They have 3 children.