Quick Facts
Born:
1950-10-31
Birthplace:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Credits:
90 Total Roles
John Candy
Acting
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Biography
John Franklin Candy (October 30, 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, the loquacious, on the move, shower curtain ring salesman in the John Hughes comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
Known For
Home Alone
Gus Polinski
The Blues Brothers
Burton Mercer
Spaceballs
Barf
JFK
Dean Andrews
Cool Runnings
Irv
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Del Griffith
National Lampoon's Vacation
Lasky, Guard at Walleyworld
Little Shop of Horrors
Wink Wilkinson
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oh. What. Fun. MOVIE | Del Griffith (archive footage) |
| 2025 | You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2025 | John Candy: I Like Me MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2021 | Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine MOVIE | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2015 | Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead MOVIE | Self - Actor (archive footage) |
| 2013 | Mel Brooks: Make a Noise MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2006 | Christmas with SCTV MOVIE | Self |
| 2005 | John Candy: Comic Spirit MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2004 | Making a 'Splash' MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1995 | Canadian Bacon MOVIE | Sheriff Bud B. Boomer |