John Candy Photo

John Candy

Acting

2.4 Popularity Oct 30, 1950 (43 years old) Toronto, Ontario, Canada

John Franklin Candy 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...

Biography

John Franklin Candy 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.

Filmography 91

2025
John Candy: I Like Me Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2021
Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine Movie

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2015
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead Movie

as Self - Actor (archive footage)

2013
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2005
John Candy: Comic Spirit Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2004
Making a 'Splash' Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1995
Canadian Bacon Movie

as Sheriff Bud B. Boomer

1994
Wagons East! Movie

as James Harlow

1994
Wagons East! Movie

Thanks

1994
Hostage for a Day Movie

as Yuri Petrovich (uncredited)

1994
Hostage for a Day Movie

Director

1993
Cool Runnings Movie

as Irv

1993
Rookie of the Year Movie

as Cliff Murdoch - Announcer (uncredited)

1992
Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories TV

as Narrator (Voice)

1992
Boris and Natasha Movie

as Kalishak

1992
Once Upon a Crime Movie

as Augie Morosco

1991
JFK Movie

as Dean Andrews

Photos 6

John Candy Photo
John Candy Photo
John Candy Photo
John Candy Photo
John Candy Photo
John Candy Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday October 30, 1950 (43 years old)
Died March 04, 1994
Place of Birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Years Active 1971 - 2025
Popularity 2.4
Career Stats
91 Total Credits
71 Movie Roles
10 TV Roles
6 Photos