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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Filmography

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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

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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)

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