John Candy
Actor · Executive Producer · Writer · Director
Born Oct 31, 1950 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Active 1971–1994 · Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, Earle Grey Award, Canada's Walk of Fame, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, Canadian Comedy Awards
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)Splash (1984) - Freddie BauerStripes (1981) - Dewey "Ox" OxbergerCareer Opportunities (1991) - Target Store Manager · C.D. Marsh (uncredited)Heavy 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