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John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) 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 .
John Candy. Actor: Planes, Trains & Automobiles. 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). His career has handed him some dry spells but Candy always rebounded.
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...
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 became...
Oct 26, 2022 · After years of struggling with drug addiction and overeating, John Candy died of a heart attack on March 4, 1994. John Candy’s death stunned the world, but the comedian himself had anticipated his demise for decades.
John Candy. Actor: Planes, Trains & Automobiles. 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). His career has handed him some dry spells but Candy always rebounded.
The larger-than-life Canadian with a heart to match was known for his family-friendly fare, appearing in nearly 40 films before his untimely death. Learn mor...
Mar 4, 2024 · Steve Martin, Laurie Metcalf, Richard Lewis and more stars remember 'sweetheart' comedian John Candy, who died 30 years ago on March 4.
Mar 5, 1994 · John Candy, the outsized comedian who brought a manic bonhomie to his starring roles in some of Hollywood's most successful comedies, including "Splash," "Uncle Buck"...
Sep 15, 2023 · The world lost a giant when John Candy passed away in 1994, from a heart attack at the age of 43. In his all-too-brief life, the Canadian-born funnyman created a body of work that...