• 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.
    • John Candy in Brewster's Millions (1985)
    • John Candy, Gail Dahms-Bonine, and Michael Donaghue in The Silent Partner (1978)
    • Bill Pullman, John Candy, Daphne Zuniga...
  • Some time ago I made a list of my 15 favorite comedians. John Candy came in at number 14. I also mentioned the parts he played were often loveable oafs.
  • Actor and comedian John Candy got his big break when he was offered membership in the Second City comedy troupe in the 1970s.
  • John Candy was first seen on-screen in an uncredited role in ‘Class of ’44.’ During the 1970s he was seen in a number of low-budget films.
  • When John Candy was just 4 years old, and his brother, Jim, was 6, Sidney Candy unexpectedly died from complications of heart disease.
  • Filming stopped around 10 PM, when John decided to have dinner. Candy had spaghetti for his last meal. At 11o’clock, he decided to take a shower.
  • Just seen a fake #RIP post about a certain Actor, Not funny my fellow people. 1. John Candy. @JCandyOFFICIAL. · Apr 9, 2016.
  • John Franklin Candy was born on October 31, 1950 in New Market, Ontario, Canada to Sidney James Candy And Evangeline Candy.