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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.
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.
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...
Dec 14, 2022 · 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 more about the comedic icon, in this ...
A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion. Director John Hughes Stars Steve Martin John Candy Laila Robins. 2. Spaceballs. 1987 1h 36m PG. 7.1 (209K) Rate. 46 Metascore.
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...
Let’s take a look back at this sadly missed comedy legend with some facts about John Candy you may not have known. 40. Born in Newmarket, Ontario, John Candy was his actual name. Plenty of actors change their name when heading to Hollywood or take on a pseudonym for their acting careers.
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" and "Cool Runnings,"...
