Actor
John Candy
- Born: 31 October 1950, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
- Estimated net worth: $15 million
John Candy was a beloved Canadian actor known for his comedic roles in films such as 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' and 'Uncle Buck'. His career spanned over three decades, earning him a reputation as one of Hollywood's most endearing funnymen. Candy's…
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About John Candy
John Candy was a beloved Canadian actor known for his comedic roles in films such as 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' and 'Uncle Buck'. His career spanned over three decades, earning him a reputation as one of Hollywood's most endearing funnymen. Candy's distinctive voice and larger-than-life persona made him a staple in family comedies and memorable ensemble casts.
- Born
- 31 October 1950, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
- Died
- 4 March 1994
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
- Spouses
- Rosemary Margaret Hobor (1979-1994)
- Children
- 3 (Jennifer Candy, Christopher Candy, and Carrie Candy)
- Parents
- Evangelos Candy, Eileen Candy
- Estimated net worth
- $15 million
Fun facts about John Candy
- John Candy was a member of the Second City comedy troupe, which helped launch his successful career in film and television.
- He was an avid sports fan, particularly enjoying hockey and often attending games with friends and family.
Famous John Candy quotes
“I have a feeling that in about 30 years, I'm going to be able to say, 'I told you so.'”
“You know, it's hard to be a saint in this world.”
“Don't worry, I can handle this.”
John Candy filmography
Cast (92)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of Movie | Self (Archival Footage) | |
| 2026 | You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2026 | Marty, Life Is Short Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.0 |
| 2025 | Oh. What. Fun. Movie | Del Griffith (Archive Footage) | 5.7 |
| 2025 | John Candy: I Like Me Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.9 |
| 2021 | Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine Movie | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 10.0 |
| 2015 | Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead Movie | Self - Actor (archive footage) | 6.7 |
| 2013 | Mel Brooks: Make a Noise Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.1 |
| 2006 | Christmas with SCTV Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2005 | John Candy: Comic Spirit Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Making a 'Splash' Movie | Self (archive footage) | 4.6 |
| 1995 | Canadian Bacon Movie | Sheriff Bud B. Boomer | 5.7 |
| 1994 | Wagons East! Movie | James Harlow | 4.9 |
| 1994 | Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 1994 | Hostage for a Day Movie | Yuri Petrovich (uncredited) | 5.2 |
| 1993 | Friends of Gilda Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1993 | Cool Runnings Movie | Irv | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Rookie of the Year Movie | Cliff Murdoch - Announcer (uncredited) | 6.2 |
| 1992 | Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories TV | Narrator (voice) | 9.5 |
| 1992 | Boris and Natasha Movie | Kalishak | 4.5 |
| 1992 | Once Upon a Crime Movie | Augie Morosco | 5.7 |
| 1991 | JFK Movie | Dean Andrews | 7.6 |
| 1991 | Delirious Movie | Jack Gable | 5.7 |
| 1991 | Only the Lonely Movie | Danny Muldoon | 6.2 |
| 1991 | Career Opportunities Movie | C.D. Marsh (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1991 | Career Opportunities Movie | Target Store Manager | 6.9 |
| 1991 | Nothing but Trouble Movie | Dennis / Eldona | 5.3 |
| 1990 | The Rescuers Down Under Movie | Wilbur (voice) | 6.6 |
| 1990 | Home Alone Movie | Gus Polinski | 7.5 |
| 1990 | Seriously... Phil Collins Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1990 | Masters of Menace Movie | Beer Truck Driver | 5.8 |
| 1990 | Rabbit Ears - Stormalong Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 1990 | Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! Movie | Yosh Shmenge (archive footage) | 6.0 |
| 1989 | Who Shrunk Saturday Morning? Movie | Himself | |
| 1989 | Camp Candy TV | (voice) | 5.9 |
| 1989 | Uncle Buck Movie | Buck Russell | 6.8 |
| 1989 | The Rocket Boy Movie | The Hawk | 4.5 |
| 1989 | Speed Zone Movie | Charlie | 4.5 |
| 1989 | Who's Harry Crumb? Movie | Harry Crumb | 6.0 |
| 1988 | Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 1988 | Jackie Gleason: The Great One Movie | Host | 8.0 |
| 1988 | The Best of SCTV Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1988 | Hot to Trot Movie | Don The Horse (Voice) | 5.2 |
| 1988 | The Great Outdoors Movie | Chet Ripley | 6.5 |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby Movie | Chet (uncredited) | 5.9 |
| 1987 | Planes, Trains and Automobiles Movie | Del Griffith | 7.3 |
| 1987 | Spaceballs Movie | Barf | 6.9 |
| 1987 | Citizen Steve Movie | Clip Maxwell | 6.0 |
| 1986 | Little Shop of Horrors Movie | Wink Wilkinson | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Really Weird Tales Movie | Howard Jensen (segment "Cursed With Charisma") | 5.8 |
| 1986 | Armed and Dangerous Movie | Frank Dooley | 5.7 |
| 1986 | Donald, the Star-Struck Duck Movie | Himself | 5.0 |
| 1986 | The Canadian Conspiracy Movie | Self | 5.5 |
| 1986 | The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood Movie | Wallace Osgood | 5.5 |
| 1985 | Tears Are Not Enough Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1985 | Volunteers Movie | Tom Tuttle | 5.5 |
| 1985 | Summer Rental Movie | Jack Chester | 6.1 |
| 1985 | Follow That Bird Movie | State Trooper | 6.5 |
| 1985 | Brewster's Millions Movie | Spike Nolan | 6.6 |
| 1985 | The Last Polka Movie | Yosh Shmenge | 5.2 |
| 1985 | Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas Movie | Marcel | 9.3 |
| 1984 | David Steinberg in Concert With John Candy Movie | Self | |
| 1984 | Splash Movie | Freddie Bauer | 6.3 |
| 1984 | The New Show TV | Unknown character | 4.8 |
| 1983 | The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1983 | Going Berserk Movie | John Bourgignon | 5.1 |
| 1983 | National Lampoon's Vacation Movie | Lasky, Guard at Walleyworld | 7.1 |
| 1982 | It Came from Hollywood Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 1982 | Late Night with David Letterman TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 1982 | Late Night with David Letterman TV | Self - Guest | 6.2 |
| 1982 | The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour TV | Himself | 7.0 |
| 1981 | Heavy Metal Movie | Desk Sergeant / Dan / Den / Robot (voice) | 6.5 |
| 1981 | Stripes Movie | Dewey "Ox" Oxberger | 6.6 |
| 1981 | SCTV Network 90 TV | Various | 7.3 |
| 1980 | The Blues Brothers Movie | Burton Mercer | 7.7 |
| 1980 | Double Negative Movie | John | 4.0 |
| 1980 | The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog Movie | Pinky | 5.7 |
| 1979 | 1941 Movie | Pvt. Foley | 5.8 |
| 1979 | Lost and Found Movie | Carpentier | 6.0 |
| 1978 | The Silent Partner Movie | Simonsen | 7.1 |
| 1976 | Find the Lady Movie | Kopek | 4.0 |
| 1976 | Second City Television TV | Self - Various Characters | 7.8 |
| 1976 | The Clown Murders Movie | Ollie | 4.7 |
| 1976 | Tunnel Vision Movie | Cooper | 4.8 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Juan Gavino (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time Movie | Kopek | 3.3 |
| 1974 | Dinah! TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 1974 | Cucumber TV | Weatherman | |
| 1973 | Class of '44 Movie | Paule (uncredited) | 6.5 |
| 1972 | The David Steinberg Show TV | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
Crew (12)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Wagons East! Movie | Thanks · Crew | 4.9 |
| 1994 | Hostage for a Day Movie | Director · Directing | 5.2 |
| 1989 | Camp Candy TV | Producer · Production | 5.9 |
| 1989 | Camp Candy TV | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 5.9 |
| 1989 | Who's Harry Crumb? Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Best of SCTV Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1987 | Citizen Steve Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 1985 | The Last Polka Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.2 |
| 1982 | Rome, Italian Style Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 1981 | SCTV Network 90 TV | Writer · Writing | 7.3 |
| 1976 | Second City Television TV | Writer · Writing | 7.8 |
| 1971 | Foxy Lady Movie | Production Assistant · Production | 9.0 |
Latest releases
- You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...2026
- Marty, Life Is Short2026 / TMDB 8.0
- Oh. What. Fun.2025 / TMDB 5.7
- John Candy: I Like Me2025 / TMDB 7.9
- Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine2021 / TMDB 10.0
- Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead2015 / TMDB 6.7
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Questions about John Candy
What are some of John Candy's most famous films?
Some of John Candy's most famous films include 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles', 'Uncle Buck', 'Cool Runnings', and 'Spaceballs'.
Did John Candy win any major awards during his career?
John Candy was nominated for several awards, including a Genie Award for Best Performance by a Male in a Leading Role, but he did not win an Academy Award.
What was John Candy's first film?
John Candy's first film was 'Class of 44' released in 1973, where he had a minor role as a student.
How did John Candy contribute to television?
John Candy was a prominent figure on television, particularly known for his work on 'SCTV', which showcased his comedic talent and helped launch his film career.
What was John Candy's net worth at the time of his passing?
At the time of his passing in 1994, John Candy's estimated net worth was around $15 million.
What was John Candy's last film?
John Candy's last film was 'Wagons East', which was released posthumously in 1994.
What was John Candy's acting style known for?
John Candy's acting style was known for its warmth, humor, and a unique ability to portray both comedic and heartfelt moments.
How many children did John Candy have?
John Candy had three children: Jennifer, Christopher, and Carrie Candy.