John Candy

Biography

Born 10/31/1950

Canadian funnyman John Candy was known around Hollywood as one of the most amiable, easygoing people to work with. Onscreen, that inherent genial nature combined with his terrific comedic sense created some of most memorable movie characters of the ‘80s and ‘90s like “Uncle” Buck Russell...
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Awards

  • In 1995, received Earle Grey Award
  • In 1983, received Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Music or Variety Program
  • In 1982, received Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Music or Variety Program

Highlights

  • In 1995, Final released feature, "Canadian Bacon"
  • In 1994, Directing debut, "Hostage For A Day", a Fox TV-movie (also acted); did not air until April 1994, after Candy's death
  • In 1989, Feature executive producing debut, "Who's Harry Crumb?" (Also starred)

Family & Companions

  • Jennifer Candy: daughter (appeared with father in “Camp Candy” (1989); mother, Rosemary)

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