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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 .
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 ...
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Oct 26, 2022 · John Candy was a beloved comedian who starred in classics like Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Home Alone. He died of a heart attack in 1994 while filming Wagons East in Mexico, after a lifetime of smoking, overeating and drug use.
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
Learn about the life and career of John Candy, one of Canada's greatest and funniest character actors. Find out his roles in classics like Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, and Spaceballs, and his tragic death in Mexico.
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.
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