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John Candy
John Candy
43 years (Oct 31, 1950 – Mar 4, 1994)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
45 Movies
4 TV Shows

John Candy

Known for
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Del Griffith
Uncle Buck
Buck Russell
Brewster's Millions
Spike Nolan
The Great Outdoors
Chet Ripley
An endearing giant of comedy, Canadian John Candy (Toronto, 1950-1994) honed his craft at the legendary The Second City and its program 'SCTV' before becoming one of the best-loved faces of 1980s comic cinema. He appeared in hits like 'Stripes', 'Splash' and 'Cool Runnings', and starred alongside John Hughes in memorable family comedies like 'The Great Outdoors'. His most celebrated performance was the talkative and moving Del Griffith in 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'. Candy had the gift of wrapping his physical humor in a genuine tenderness, making even his most ridiculous characters profoundly human.
An endearing giant of comedy, Canadian John Candy (Toronto, 1950-1994) honed his craft at the legendary The Second City and its program 'SCTV' before becoming one of the best-loved faces of 1980s comic cinema. He appeared in hits like 'Stripes', 'Splash' and 'Cool Runnings', and starred alongside John Hughes in memorable family comedies like 'The Great Outdoors'. His most celebrated performance was the talkative and moving Del Griffith in 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'. Candy had the gift of wrapping his physical humor in a genuine tenderness, making even his most ridiculous characters profoundly human.
Known for
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Del Griffith
Uncle Buck
Buck Russell
Brewster's Millions
Spike Nolan
The Great Outdoors
Chet Ripley
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Canadian Bacon
Sheriff Bud B. Boomer
★ 5.8
1995
Film
Wagons East!
James Harlow
★ 4.9
1994
Film
Cool Runnings
Irv
★ 7.0
1993
Film
Rookie of the Year
Cliff Murdoch - Announcer (uncredited)
★ 6.2
1993
Film
Once Upon a Crime
Augie Morosco
★ 5.7
1992
Film
JFK
Dean Andrews
★ 7.6
1991
Film
Delirious
Jack Gable
★ 5.7
1991
Film
Only the Lonely
Danny Muldoon
★ 6.1
1991
Film
Career Opportunities
C.D. Marsh (uncredited)
★ 6.9
1991
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Candy still alive?
John Candy passed away on March 4, 1994 at age 43.
What are the most famous roles of John Candy?
John Candy is best known for roles in Home Alone, The Blues Brothers, Spaceballs.
How many movies has John Candy been in?
Over a 21-year career (since 1973), John Candy has appeared in 43 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was John Candy's first movie?
The career of John Candy began with Class of '44 (1973).
What is John Candy's most recent movie or series?
John Candy's most recent release is Canadian Bacon, which premiered on June 8, 1995.
What TV shows has John Candy appeared in?
On television, John Candy has appeared in Saturday Night Live, The Oscars, Late Night with David Letterman, Second City Television.
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John Candy
John Candy
1950-10-31 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

John Franklin Candy (October 30, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor and comedian. He rose to fame as a member of the Toronto, Ontario branch of The Second City, its related Second City Television series, and in his role in comedy films such as Stripes, Splash, Cool Runnings, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck. One of his most renowned onscreen performances was that of Del Griffith, the loquacious, on the move, shower curtain ring salesman in the John Hughes comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

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