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Candice Accola Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth13 May 1987

BirthplaceHouston, Texas, United States

ProfessionActress, Singer, Song Writer

NationalityAmerican

Marital statusEngaged

FamilyFather: Kevin Accola; Mother: Carolyn Accola; Brother: Kree Thomas Accola

Net worth$2 Million

Candice Accola Biography

American actress and singer Candice Accola is best known for playing Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries. Born in Houston and raised in Florida, she has

Early life and background

Candice Rene Accola was born on May 13, 1987, in Houston, Texas, and grew up in Florida. She attended Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando. Her father, Kevin Accola, worked as a cardiothoracic surgeon and her mother, Carolyn Accola, is an environmental engineer. Candice has a younger brother named Kree Thomas Accola. She was raised in a Roman Catholic household and her ancestry includes English, Romansh‑Swiss, French and Norwegian roots.

Career

Accola began pursuing music at a young age and has worked as a singer and songwriter in addition to acting. Her on‑screen debut came in the 2007 film Pirate Camp. Early television appearances included small guest roles on series such as How I Met Your Mother, Supernatural, Greek and Drop Dead Diva.

Her most widely recognized role is Caroline Forbes on the long‑running series The Vampire Diaries. The part began modestly but grew into one of the show’s most popular characters over time, raising her profile among television audiences. Alongside acting, Accola has released music; an initial release in the United States later found success when it was also issued in Japan. She has written songs that were compiled into albums and singles throughout her music career.

Public profile

Accola’s public interests have included dance and jewelry making. She has identified as a fan of Star Trek. She has also shown support for causes and movements, including advocacy aimed at preventing suicides among LGBT individuals. In the political arena, the excerpt notes her support for Barack Obama and also mentions that her parents were local members of the Republican Party. Her personal life has been covered in the press; the information here lists several past relationships and indicates she became engaged on May 29, 2013.

Latest updates

As of the information provided in this profile, Accola’s career spans acting roles in both film and television alongside musical projects. Her breakout television role continues to be Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries, which cemented her status with genre audiences. The profile lists a number of guest television appearances and her ongoing work as a singer and songwriter.
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Recent Work

Pirate Camp

Feature film debut

2007
The Vampire Diaries

Portrayed Caroline Forbes, a role that grew from a minor part into a fan favorite

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Career Highlights

  1. Portrayed Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries
  2. Television guest appearances on How I Met Your Mother, Supernatural, Greek and Drop Dead Diva
  3. Feature film debut in Pirate Camp (2007)
  4. Released music in the United States and Japan; works as a singer and songwriter
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Net Worth

$2 Million

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Candice Accola born?

13 May 1987

What is Candice Accola known for?

Actress, Singer, Song Writer

What is Candice Accola’s marital status?

Engaged

What is Candice Accola’s net worth?

$2 Million