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John Candy

John Candy

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Legacy Profile • 1951
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Personal Info

Born
Feb 10, 1951
Age
75
Weight
170 kg
Nationality
Canadian
Native Lang
English
Data Reliability
52%

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Known For

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    Work (1989)
    Actor • 1989
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    Work (1989)
    Actor • 1989
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    Work (1988)
    Actor • 1988
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    Work (1988)
    Actor • 1988
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    Work (1987)
    Actor • 1987

Biography

John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor and comedian best known for his work in Hollywood comedy films. Candy first rose to prominence in Canada during the 1970s as a member of the Toronto branch of The Second City and its sketch comedy series Second City Telev...

Detailed profile & career

John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was historically known as a Canadian actor and comedian best celebrated for his work in Hollywood comedy films. Candy first rose to prominence in Canada during the 1970s as a member of the Toronto branch of The Second City and its sketch comedy series Second City Telev...

Biography & Career

He achieved international fame in the 1980s with starring roles in comedy films such as Stripes (1981), Splash (1984), Brewster's Millions (1985), Summer Rental (1985), Armed and Dangerous (1986), Spaceballs (1987), Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987), The Great Outdoors (1988), Uncle Buck (1989), Who's Harry Crumb? (1989), and Cool Runnings (1993). Candy also had supporting roles in comedy films such as The Blues Brothers (1980), National Lampoon's Vacation (1983), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Home Alone (1990), Nothing but Trouble (1991), and Rookie of the Year (1993). He co-owned the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, who won the 1991 Grey Cup under his ownership. He died of a heart attack in 1994, at the age of 43, whilst filming Wagons East (1994); it and the already completed Canadian Bacon (1995) were released posthumously and dedicated to his memory. John Franklin Candy was whose journey began on in Newmarket, Ontario, on October 31, 1950, the son of Evangeline Valeria (née Aker; 1916–2009) and Sidney James Candy (1920–1955).

Key Milestones

  • 1976: Career Milestone
  • 1981: Award
  • 1986: Career Milestone
  • 1987: Career Milestone
  • 1988: Career Milestone

Summary & Intelligence

Sign
Aquarius
Market Status
Legacy
Reliability
52%
Known For
his work in Hollywood comedy films
Award
Emmy Awards for the show's writing in 1981 and 1982
Fame Rank
52/100
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Physical Appearance

Weight
170 kg

Timeline & Career

1989

Career Milestone

1988

Career Milestone

1987

Career Milestone

1986

Career Milestone

1981

Award

1976

Career Milestone

🏆 Awards & Achievements

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Award (1981)

Winner
1981

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