John Candy

John Candy
1950 - 1994
John Candy  Canadian Actor
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John Candy was previously married to Rosemary Margaret Hobor (1979 - 1994).

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Canadian Actor John Candy was born John Franklin Candy on 31st October, 1950 in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada and passed away on 4th Mar 1994 Durango, Mexico aged 43. He is most remembered for his roles as Del Griffith in the 1987 comedy film Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Buck Russell in the 1989 comedy film Uncle Buck, Gus Polinski (Polka King of the Midwest) in the 1990 Christmas comedy film Home Alone, and Irving "Irv" Blitzer in the 1993 sports film Cool Runnings. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.

John Candy was in 3 on-screen matchups, including Amy Madigan in Uncle Buck (1989), Doug E. Doug in Cool Runnings (1993) and Karen Austin in Summer Rental (1985).

John Candy is a member of the following lists: Emmy Award winners, 1950 births and American comedians.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married1 16 years, 4 months - -
Total1 16 years, 4 months - -

Details

First Name John
Middle Name Franklin
Last Name Candy
Full Name at Birth John Franklin Candy
Birthday 31st October, 1950
Birthplace Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Died 4th March, 1994
Place of Death Durango, Mexico
Cause of Death Heart Attack
Buried Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California, USA
Height 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight 300lbs (136 kg)
Build Large
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Brown - Light
Distinctive Feature Large size
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Sexuality Straight
Religion Roman Catholic
Ethnicity White
Nationality Canadian
High School Neil McNeil High School, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
University Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Occupation Text Actor, Comedian, Voice Artist, Writer, Producer
Occupation Actor
Claim to Fame his roles as Del Griffith in the 1987 comedy film Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Buck Russell in the 1989 comedy film Uncle Buck, Gus Polinski (Polka King of the Midwest) in the 1990 Christmas comedy film Home Alone, and Irving "Irv" Blitzer in the 1993 sports film Cool Runnings
Year(s) Active 1969–1994, 1969–1994 (his death), 1972–1994, 1971–1994
Official Websites www.nndb.com/people/237/000024165/, www.biography.com/people/john-candy-9542625, www.behindthevoiceactors.com/John-Candy/, www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=167
Father Sidney James Candy.
Mother Evangeline (Aker) Candy.
Family Member Jozefa (Stefaniuk) (Maternal Grandmother)., Frank Michael Aker (Maternal Grandfather).

John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor and comedian known mainly for his work in Hollywood films. Candy rose to fame in the 1970s as a member of the Toronto branch of the Second City and its sketch comedy series. He grew to prominence with his roles in comedic films in the 1980s such as Stripes, Splash, Little Shop of Horrors, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Spaceballs, The Great Outdoors, Uncle Buck, and Cool Runnings. He was also known for his supporting roles in The Blues Brothers, National Lampoon's Vacation, and Home Alone, and had dramatic roles in Only the Lonely and JFK.

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Partner Comparison

NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
John Candy43 ScorpioActor
Canadian
Rosemary Margaret Hobor74 VirgoPersonality
Canadian

Children

NameGenderBornAgeOther Parent
JenniferFemale3rd February, 198044 years oldRosemary Margaret Hobor
ChristopherMale23rd September, 198439 years oldRosemary Margaret Hobor

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
Canadian Bacon1995Sheriff Bud BoomerMovie
Wagons East1994James HarlowMovie
Hostage for a Day1994Yuri Petrovich (uncredited)TV Movie
Cool Runnings1993IrvMovie
Rookie of the Year1993Cliff Murdoch - Announcer (uncredited)Movie
Boris and Natasha1992KalishakTV Movie
Once Upon a Crime...1992Augie MoroscoMovie
Career Opportunities1991C.D. Marsh (uncredited)Movie
Delirious1991Jack GableMovie
JFK1991Dean AndrewsMovie
Nothing But Trouble1991Dennis / EldonaMovie
Only the Lonely1991Danny MuldoonMovie
Home Alone1990Gus PolinskiMovie
Masters of Menace1990Beer Truck DriverMovie
The Rescuers Down Under1990Wilbur (voice)Movie
Speed Zone1989Charlie CronanMovie
Uncle Buck1989Buck RussellMovie
Who's Harry Crumb?1989Harry CrumbMovie
The Rocket Boy1989The HawkTV Movie
Camp Candy1989John Candy / Dr. TongueTV Show
Hot to Trot1988Don (voice)Movie
She's Having a Baby1988Chet from 'The Great Outdoors' (uncredited)Movie
The Great Outdoors1988Chet RipleyMovie
Sesame Street, Special1988Yosh Shmenge (segment "Put Down the Duckie")TV Movie
Planes, Trains & Automobiles1987Del GriffithMovie
Spaceballs1987BarfMovie
Really Weird Tales1987Howard Jensen (segment "Cursed with Charisma")TV Movie
Armed and Dangerous1986Frank DooleyMovie
Little Shop of Horrors1986Wink WilkinsonMovie
Dave Thomas: The Incredible Time Travels of Henry Osgood1986Wallace OsgoodTV Movie
Big City Comedy: Cocktail Party1986Big City ComedyMusic Video
Brewster's Millions1985Spike NolanMovie
Follow That Bird1985State TrooperMovie
Summer Rental1985Jack ChesterMovie
Volunteers1985Tom Tuttle from TacomaMovie
The Canadian Conspiracy1985VariousTV Movie
The Last Polka1985Yosh Shmenge / Pa ShmengeTV Movie
Northern Lights: Tears Are Not Enough1985Music Video
The New Show1984Various / Self / Chris Serling / ...TV Show
Ray Parker Jr.: Ghostbusters1984John Candy (uncredited)Music Video
Going Berserk1983John BourgignonMovie
Splash1983Freddie BauerMovie
National Lampoon's Vacation1983Lasky - Guard at WalleyworldMovie
SCTV Channel1983VariousTV Show
Heavy Metal1981Desk Sergeant (segment "Harry Canyon") / Dan (segment "Den") / Den (segment "Den") / ... (voice)Movie
Stripes1981OxMovie
SCTV Network1981Various / Johnny LaRue / ZontarTV Show
Tales of the Klondike1981Hans NelsonTV Show
Double Negative1980JohnMovie
The Blues Brothers1980Burton MercerMovie
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog1980PinkyTV Movie
19411979Pvt. FoleyMovie
Lost and Found1979CarpentierMovie
The Silent Partner1978SimonsenMovie
Find the Lady1976KopekMovie
The Clown Murders1976OllieMovie
Tunnel Vision1976CooperMovie
SCTV1976Various / Johnny LaRue / Alfred HitchcockTV Show
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time1975KopekMovie
Coming Up Rosie1975TJTV Show
King of Kensington1975BanditTV Show
Saturday Night Live1975Juan GavinoTV Show
Dr. Zonk and the Zunkins1974TV Show
Class of '441973Paule (uncredited)Movie
Cucumber1972WeathermanTV Show
The ABC Afternoon Playbreak19722nd SonTV Show
The David Steinberg Show1972Spider ReichmanTV Show
Police Surgeon1971Richie Beck / RamonTV Show
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eagle39Jul 29, 2019

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wjerryzwjerryzOct 17, 2017

All of John's movies are funny and very special to me

MouseSep 24, 2013

Try to hang in there, Piggy!

PiggyJun 15, 2011

I did not get how the actor died at first, but now I do.

krrcndyJun 2, 2010

I love all the films that you have been in. I love national lapoons vacation that was funny.

BillDec 5, 2009

It was a tragedy that they finished making Canadian Bacon and they had to finish making it even though he couldn`t be in the climactic scene in the movie and they should string Michael Moore up by his balls.

fionaJun 17, 2009

i loved ur movie uncle buck you were so funny im glad your in a better place i love u and will never forget r.i.p


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