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John Candy

John Candy is known for Home Alone (1990), The Blues Brothers (1980), Spaceballs (1987).

Biography

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.

Questions about John Candy

How many John Candy films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 76 films with John Candy, from 1973 to 2026.

What is the best rated John Candy film?

The best rated John Candy film in the catalogue is John Candy: I Like Me (2025), rated 7.9.

What was the first John Candy film?

The first John Candy film in the catalogue is The Silent Partner, from 1978.

Who has John Candy worked with the most?

In the catalogue, John Candy shares the most credits with John Hughes (8 films), Eugene Levy (7 films) and Dan Aykroyd (5 films).

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AWARDS 4 Wins 2 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
comedian · screenwriter · manufacturer · film director
Studied at
McMaster University · Centennial College · Neil McNeil High School

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Full filmography

77 films — 76 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

5 titles

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