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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 · By Marco Margaritoff | Edited By John Kuroski. Published October 26, 2022. Updated March 27, 2024. 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.
Apr 2, 2014 · John Candy was an actor and comedian known for such films as 'Splash,' 'Uncle Buck' and 'Cool Runnings.' Updated: May 7, 2021. Photo: Patti Gower/Toronto Star via Getty Images. (1950-1994) Who...
March 4, 1994 · Durango, Mexico (heart attack) Birth name. John Franklin Candy. Height. 6′ 2″ (1.88 m) Mini Bio. 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) .
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" and "Cool Runnings," died...
