John Candy
Birthday: 31 October 1950, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Birth Name: John Franklin Candy
Height: 188 cm
Candy was one of Canada's greatest and funniest character actors. His well-known role as the big hearted buffoon earned him classics in Uncle Buck (1989) and Planes, Trains & Automobiles ...Show More
I've been taking shots at Tri-star for their non-campaign of Who's Harry Crumb? (1989). I mean, good Show more
I've been taking shots at Tri-star for their non-campaign of Who's Harry Crumb? (1989). I mean, good God, there's a team for ya. They sunk the picture and all got promotions for it. Hide
[on Who's Harry Crumb? (1989)] It offered me a lot of different characters to play and it was a lot Show more
[on Who's Harry Crumb? (1989)] It offered me a lot of different characters to play and it was a lot of fun. Hide
[on reading the script of Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) for the first time] I just cried w Show more
[on reading the script of Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) for the first time] I just cried with laughter when I read it. Its like it was written with me in mind, which makes a big difference. I could see just see the movie in my mind. Hide
[on Uncle Buck (1989)] In the movie, Uncle Buck doesn't talk down to these kids. And I think that's Show more
[on Uncle Buck (1989)] In the movie, Uncle Buck doesn't talk down to these kids. And I think that's why they like him. He treats them as an equal. Hide
I think I may have become an actor to hide from myself. You can escape into a character.
I think I may have become an actor to hide from myself. You can escape into a character.
[on Eugene Levy] He's wonderful. A great friend.
[on Eugene Levy] He's wonderful. A great friend.
[on Ghostbusters (1984)] Harold [Ramis] had called and things just didn't go well with the negotiati Show more
[on Ghostbusters (1984)] Harold [Ramis] had called and things just didn't go well with the negotiations on it. We didn't see eye to eye on certain things and the rest is history. But Rick [Moranis] did a great job with it. Hide
I should have been in Ghostbusters (1984).
I should have been in Ghostbusters (1984).
[on Wired (1989)] I have no desire to see that. I don't see the need. I didn't see the need for the Show more
[on Wired (1989)] I have no desire to see that. I don't see the need. I didn't see the need for the book. I don't see the need for the movie. Let it alone. Why? Why do we have to drag that out? Its such dirty laundry. Hide
John Candy's FILMOGRAPHY
as Actor (70)
John Candy'S roles
Wilbur
Jack Chester
Del Griffith
Buck Russell
Jack Gable
Sheriff Bud Boomer
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