John Candy

Acting

Biography

John Franklin Candy 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.

Personal Info

• Known For Acting
• Gender Male
• Birthday October 30, 1950 (43 years old)
• Died March 4, 1994
• Place of Birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada