Candice Patton

Candice Patton has established herself as a notable actress, recognized for her consistent performance in television. After winning CBS’s nationwide Soap Star Screen Test, Candice Patton joined the cast of ‘The Young and the Restless’ in 2004, marking her professional acting debut. Having graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Southern Methodist University, Patton quickly established her presence in television. In 2007, she appeared in ‘The Bold and the Beautiful,’ followed by roles in ‘Casanovas’ in 2008 and starring in The WB’s web series ‘Sorority Forever’ the same year.

Her character, Iris West-Allen, also crossed over into other acclaimed Arrowverse shows, including ‘Supergirl,’ ‘Arrow,’ ‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’ in 2017, and ‘Batwoman’ in 2019, showcasing her versatility across a shared universe. Beyond her extensive acting work, Patton co-founded Shethority in 2017, an online collective dedicated to empowering women and fostering community. Demonstrating her commitment to service, she participated in a USO tour in Kuwait in 2019, supporting US troops during Batman’s 80th anniversary celebrations. Her nine-year tenure on ‘The Flash’ cemented her as a recognizable figure in science fiction and fantasy television, concluding in 2023 after a highly successful run.