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John Candy

1950-1994 · Toronto, ON

SCTV breakout star and beloved Planes, Trains & Automobiles / Uncle Buck leading man — the biggest Canadian comedy heart of the 1980s.

Known for

Joined Second City Toronto in 1973; founding cast member.
SCTV starring cast member (1976-1983); played Johnny LaRue, Yosh Schmenge, Harry from Harry's.
Film roles: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987), Uncle Buck (1989), Cool Runnings (1993).
Died of heart failure in 1994 at age 43.

Connected to

People

Eugene Levy Catherine O'Hara Dave Thomas Martin Short

Schools & Theaters

The Second City (Toronto)

Troupes

sctv cast

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Candy
https://www.secondcity.com/people/john-candy

Referenced by

People

Catherine O'Hara Dave Thomas Eugene Levy Rick Moranis

Troupes

Second City Toronto (Original Cast)

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