John Candy

Died at 75

born October 31, 1950

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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 films such as Stripes, Splash, Cool Runnings, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck. One of his most renowned onscreen performances was that of Del Griffith, the loquacious, on the move, shower curtain ring salesman in the John Hughes comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

Known for

Home Alone

The Blues Brothers

Spaceballs

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Uncle Buck

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217 roles in common

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The Little Mermaid (1989)

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Doodles (80's/90's Version)

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Donkey Kong

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (1993)

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Jake

Birdman (1994)

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Scooby-Doo! (1980's)

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Gimbel's Santa

Elf (1983)

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Tom

The Edge of Seventeen (1980s)

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Ivanhoe

BlacKkKlansman (1988)

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Stranger Things (1986)

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Cats (1989)

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Guardians of the Galaxy (1984)

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