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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 · 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.
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"...
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...