Candace Cameron Bure (/ b ʊ ˈ r eɪ /; born Candace Helaine Cameron; April 6, 1976) is an American actress and talk show panelist. She is known for portraying D.J. Tanner on Full House and its sequel series Fuller House , and a number of roles in Hallmark Channel original productions—including the title character in their adaptations of the.