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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.
- Wagons East
Wagons East (sometimes styled as Wagons East!) is a 1994...
- The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors is a 1988 American comedy film directed...
- Canadian Bacon
Canadian Bacon is a 1995 comedy film written, produced, and...
- Armed and Dangerous
Armed and Dangerous is a 1986 American comedy film directed...
- Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck is a 1989 American comedy film written and...
- Who's Harry Crumb
Who's Harry Crumb? is a 1989 American comedy-mystery film...
- Nothing But Trouble
Nothing but Trouble is a 1991 American comedy horror film...
- Deadly Companion
John Candy as John; Michael Ironside as Edgar; Production. A...
- Jamaica National Bobsleigh Team
Jamaica's two-man bobsleigh at the 2014 Winter Olympics...
- Summer Rental
Summer Rental is a 1985 American comedy film directed by...
- Wagons East
Oct 26, 2022 · John Candy died of a heart attack in 1994 while filming Wagons East in Mexico. He had struggled with drug addiction, overeating, and a family history of heart problems. Learn more about his life, career, and final moments.
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.
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- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Durango, Mexico
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of John Candy, a Canadian actor and comedian who starred in films like Splash, Uncle Buck and Cool Runnings. Find out how he started in Second City, worked with Tom Hanks and died of a heart attack in 1994.
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Learn about the life and career of John Candy, one of Canada's greatest and funniest character actors. Find out his birth date, height, family, roles, awards, trivia and more on IMDb.
- October 31, 1950
- March 4, 1994
Mar 4, 2024 · Steve Martin, Laurie Metcalf and More Remember ‘Sweetheart’ John Candy 30 Years After His Death (Exclusive) The actor died on March 4, 1994 while filming the comedy 'Wagons East' By
Jan 6, 2020 · Born in Toronto, Canada on October 31, 1950, John Candy was just 4 years old when his father, Sidney, passed away at age 35. Both John and older brother Jim were raised by their mother Evangeline ...