John Candy
Actor · Executive Producer · Writer · Director
Born Oct 31, 1950 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Active 1971–1994
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…
Filmography
Home Alone (1990) — Gus PolinskiThe Blues Brothers (1980) — Burton MercerJFK (1991) — Dean AndrewsSpaceballs (1987) — BarfPlanes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) — Del GriffithCool Runnings (1993) — IrvNational Lampoon's Vacation (1983) — Lasky, Guard at WalleyworldLittle Shop of Horrors (1986) — Wink WilkinsonUncle Buck (1989) — Buck RussellThe Rescuers Down Under (1990) — Wilbur (voice)Stripes (1981) — Dewey "Ox" OxbergerCareer Opportunities (1991) — Target Store Manager · C.D. Marsh (uncredited)Splash (1984) — Freddie BauerHeavy Metal (1981) — Desk Sergeant / Dan / Den / Robot (voice)Brewster's Millions (1985) — Spike NolanThe Great Outdoors (1988) — Chet Ripley1941 (1979) — Pvt. FoleyRookie of the Year (1993) — Cliff Murdoch - Announcer (uncredited)The Silent Partner (1978) — SimonsenWho's Harry Crumb? (1989) — Harry Crumb · Executive ProducerSummer Rental (1985) — Jack ChesterShe's Having a Baby (1988) — Chet (uncredited)Only the Lonely (1991) — Danny MuldoonCanadian Bacon (1995) — Sheriff Bud B. Boomer