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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.He rose to international fame in the 1980s with his roles in comedic films such as Stripes, Splash, Brewster's ...
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. Born in Newmarket, Ontario, in the year 1950, Candy was the son of Evangeline ...
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 · 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
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. Ever since the death of his own father by heart attack 38 years earlier, the beloved comedian believed that he would meet a ...
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. Born in Newmarket, Ontario, in the year 1950, Candy was the son of Evangeline ...
Mar 5, 1994 · John Franklin Candy was born in Toronto on Oct. 31, 1950. After taking drama courses at Centennial Community College there, he worked at a variety of jobs before landing his first professional ...
Mar 4, 2024 · John Candy was always quick with a joke as well as a helping hand. The Canada native, who died of cardiac arrest 30 years ago today at age 43, is remembered by friends and colleagues who say the ...
Dec 14, 2022 · Discover the life and legacy of John Candy, the lovable funny man who starred in nearly 40 films before his tragic death. Watch the full documentary on YouTube.
Mar 3, 1994 · John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor and comedian. He rose to fame as a member of the Toronto, Ontario branch of The Second City, its related Second City Television series, and in his role in comedy films such as Stripes, Splash, Cool Runnings, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck. One of his most renowned onscreen performances was that of Del Griffith ...
