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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...
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.
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.
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...
