John Franklin Candy was a Canadian comedian and actor who rose to fame in the 1970s. He was a member of the Toronto branch of the Second City comedy troupe and appeared in a number of television shows and Hollywood films.
Career
The career of John Candy was a turbulent one. Born in 1950, he began his career as an actor and comedian in the 1970s. He found fame in the 1980s with films such as Spaceballs and National Lampoon’s Vacation. In the 1990s, he dabbled in Canadian television.
For his acting, John Candy was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards. His biggest success was in his role as a crooked lawyer in JFK (1991). Other movies included the comedy Splash and Spaceballs.
Candy also hosted Saturday Night Live in 1983. After leaving the network, he returned to Canada for several roles.
Candy became a star in his late twenties and starred in many films. One of his earliest notable appearances was in Mel Brooks’ comedy, Spaceballs.
As the 1980s came to an end, he took on more serious roles. In 1990, he appeared in Home Alone. Later, he starred in Cool Runnings.
Early life
John Candy is an actor and comedian. He was born on Halloween in 1950, and was raised in Newmarket, Ontario. His father died of a heart attack when he was five years old. After graduating from high school, he studied journalism and theater at Centennial Community College and McMaster University.
When he turned eighteen, he enrolled in the Second City comedy troupe. While there, he won several Emmy Awards for writing. The troupe also became popular with American television viewers.
He began his film career in 1979. A few of his early movies didn’t fare well at the box office. But he made a breakthrough with his role in Splash, a film directed by Ron Howard. Afterwards, he appeared in Steven Spielberg’s 1941.
He returned to Canada for roles in The Blues Brothers and The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog. In addition to his acting credits, he co-owned the House of Blues with Jim Belushi.
Film roles
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Canadian actor John Candy created memorable movie characters. Using his witty delivery, he was able to charm audiences with his bravado and improvisation skills. His performances in films like Splash, Spaceballs, and Armed and Dangerous were praised by audiences and critics alike.
In the 1980s, John Hughes gave Candy some of his best roles. Their collaborations included Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Delirious, Only the Lonely, and Career Opportunities.
Despite his success, Candy’s relationship with Hughes deteriorated over the years. The two did not work together again.
Candy’s career took a downward spiral in the early nineties. He suffered from diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. He also struggled with depression.
John Candy’s film career spanned several decades. He started as a small-time actor, appearing in a number of low-budget comedies.
Death
It’s been two years since the death of comedian John Candy. His body was interred at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California.
The Los Angeles Times, the paper of record for the entertainment industry, dedicated a section to the late actor. The article contained several facts about his life.
First, he was an avid smoker. Although he did not smoke as much as many people, he was known to have smoked at least one pack a day.
He also had a very dangerous and unhealthy diet. Some of his foods were toxic. Despite his vices, he tried to take care of himself.
He was also an avid golfer. In fact, he even had a signature golf swing.
In the end, Candy’s legacy was his dedication to his family and his willingness to help others.
Famous characters
John Candy is a famous actor who starred in many films. He was known for playing characters that were very different. His role as an overweight Army recruit in Bill Murray’s comedy Stripes typifies his ability to portray a variety of people.
Candy starred in several television shows in the late 1980s and early 1990s. During that time, he had a chance to play a romantic lead in Only the Lonely.
After his stint on SCTV, he went on to do various supporting roles in films. One of his more popular roles was in the comedy Planes, Trains & Automobiles, which he co-starred with Steve Martin. The movie is a Thanksgiving classic.
Some of his other films include:
John Candy’s first starring role was in the 1976 comedy The Clown Murders. This film was directed by Steven Spielberg. Other stars included Joe Flaherty and Dan Aykroyd.
