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John Franklin Candy was a Canadian actor, comedian, and screenwriter. Born in Toronto in 1950, he was educated at McMaster University. His professional career began in 1969 and concluded with his death in 1994. He was influenced by David Steinberg and spoke English.
Candy died of a myocardial infarction in Victoria de Durango, with natural causes listed as the manner of death. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery. He was a recipient of the Canada's Walk of Fame award. He was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star and the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress. He had two children. A documentary titled *John Candy: I Like Me* exists regarding his life.
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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…
Known for
- You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... — Self (archive footage)2026
- Marty, Life Is Short — Self (archive footage)2026
- John Candy: I Like Me — Self (archive footage)2025
- Oh. What. Fun. — Del Griffith (Archive Footage)2025
- Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)2021
- Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead — Self - Actor (archive footage)2015
- Mel Brooks: Make a Noise — Self (archive footage)2013
- Christmas with SCTV2006
- John Candy: Comic Spirit — Self (archive footage)2005
- Making a 'Splash' — Self (archive footage)2004
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Key facts
- Born
- John Franklin Candy , ( 1950-10-31 ) October 31, 1950, Newmarket, Ontario , Canada
- Died
- March 4, 1994 (1994-03-04) (aged 43), Durango , Mexico
- Burial place
- Holy Cross Cemetery
- Occupations
- Actor comedian
- Years active
- 1971–1994
- Spouse
- Rosemary Hobor ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1979 )
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Official website
John Candy: I Like Me
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Franklin
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Place of birth
- Toronto
- Place of death
- Victoria de Durango
- Occupation
- film director
- Educated at
- McMaster University
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Student of
- Del Close
- Official website
- www.johncandy.com
- Image
- John Candy "SCTV Network" (1982 NBC press photo).jpg
- Number of children
- 2
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- Commons category
- John Candy
- cause of death
- myocardial infarction
- date of birth
- 1950-10-31
- date of death
- 1994-03-04
- place of burial
- Holy Cross Cemetery
- manner of death
- natural causes
- start of work period
- 1969-00-00
- birth name
- John Franklin Candy
- end of work period
- 1994-03-04
- nominated for
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress
- name in native language
- John Candy
- hashtag
- johncandy
- influenced by
- David Steinberg
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Джон Франклин Кэ́нди (англ. John Franklin Candy; 31 октября 1950 — 4 марта 1994) — канадский киноактёр, комедиант, сценарист и продюсер. Получил большую известность как участник Торонтского филиала комедийного импровизационного проекта The Second City и его телевизионных серий Second City Television, а также как киноактёр, снявшийся в ролях как первого, так и второго плана. Его наиболее знаменитыми ролями в кино стали болтливый коммивояжёр Дел Гриффит в комедии «Самолётом, поездом и автомобилем», заглавный герой в ленте «Дядюшка Бак», музыкант Гас Полински в комедии «Один дома» и шериф Бад Бумер в сатире «Канадский бекон».
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