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John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) [1] was a Canadian actor and comedian who is best known for his work in Hollywood films. Candy first rose to national prominence in the 1970s as a member of the Toronto branch of the Second City and its SCTV sketch comedy series.
Candy was one of Canada's greatest and funniest character actors. His well-known role as the big hearted buffoon earned him classics in Uncle Buck (1989) and Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987).
Today marks 30 years since beloved Canadian comedian and actor John Candy sadly died. The much-loved star was well known for his role in the 1980s film The Blues Brothers, as well as his roles in...
Oct 26, 2022 · John Candy was a beloved comedian who starred in classics like Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Home Alone. He died of a heart attack in 1994 while filming Wagons East in Mexico, after a lifetime of smoking, overeating and drug use.
Apr 2, 2014 · Actor and comedian John Candy got his big break when he was offered membership in the Second City comedy troupe in the 1970s. In 1984, he co-starred with Tom Hanks in the film Splash and...
Mar 4, 2024 · The late comedian and actor John Candy died on March 4, 1994 at age 43. His peers and costars share their memories of his kindness, humor and improv skills in this exclusive article.
Learn about the life and career of John Candy, one of Canada's greatest and funniest character actors. Find out his roles in classics like Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, and Spaceballs, and his tragic death in Mexico.
