Canada
John Candy
Canada Actor, Actress
🌍 Canada
🎂 1950-10-31
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Age: 76
⏳ Since 1950
🎭 Drama, Action, Romance
Who is John Candy?
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.
📋 John Candy — Quick Facts
| Full Name | John Candy |
| Date of Birth | 1950-10-31 |
| Age in 2026 | 76 years old |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canada |
| Profession | Actor, Actress |
| Active Since | 1950 |
| Genre | Drama, Action, Romance |
| Known For | Second City Television, Late Night With David Letterman, Cool Runnings |
📺 John Candy — Complete Dramas List
5 Dramas| # | Drama Title | Year | Network | Episodes | Genre | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Second City Television | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | Canada |
| 2 | Late Night With David Letterman | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | Canada |
| 3 | Camp Candy | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | Canada |
| 4 | The New Show | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | Canada |
| 5 | The David Steinberg Show | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | Canada |
🎬 John Candy — Complete Movies List
5 Movies| # | Movie Title | Year | Language | Genre | Rating | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cool Runnings | - | Canada | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 2 | Spaceballs | - | Canada | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 3 | The Blues Brothers | - | Canada | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 4 | Home Alone | - | Canada | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 5 | Jfk | - | Canada | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
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View All →❓ FAQ about John Candy
Who is John Candy?
John Candy is a Canada actor born on 1950-10-31 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Known for Second City Television, Late Night With David Letterman, Cool Runnings.
How old is John Candy in 2026?
John Candy was born on 1950-10-31. As of 2026, John Candy is 76 years old.
What movies has John Candy acted in?
John Candy has acted in 5 movies including Cool Runnings, Spaceballs, The Blues Brothers, Home Alone, Jfk.
What dramas has John Candy acted in?
John Candy has acted in 5 dramas including Second City Television, Late Night With David Letterman, Camp Candy, The New Show, The David Steinberg Show.