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...
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...
Known For
Cast Credits
Oh. What. Fun.
as Del Griffith (archive footage)
Canadian Bacon
as Sheriff Bud B. Boomer
Wagons East!
as James Harlow
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
as Self (archive footage)
Hostage for a Day
as Yuri Petrovich (uncredited)
Cool Runnings
as Irv
Rookie of the Year
as Cliff Murdoch - Announcer (uncredited)
Boris and Natasha
as Kalishak
Once Upon a Crime
as Augie Morosco
JFK
as Dean Andrews
Delirious
as Jack Gable
Only the Lonely
as Danny Muldoon
Career Opportunities
as C.D. Marsh (uncredited)
Nothing But Trouble
as Dennis / Eldona
The Rescuers Down Under
as Wilbur (voice)
Home Alone
as Gus Polinski
Masters of Menace
as Beer Truck Driver
Rabbit Ears - Stormalong
as Narrator (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
as Yosh Shmenge (archive footage)
Uncle Buck
as Buck Russell
The Rocket Boy
as The Hawk
Speed Zone
as Charlie
Who's Harry Crumb?
as Harry Crumb
Hot to Trot
as Don The Horse (Voice)
The Great Outdoors
as Chet Ripley
She's Having a Baby
as Chet (uncredited)
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
as Del Griffith
Spaceballs
as Barf
Crew Credits
Hostage for a Day
Director
Who's Harry Crumb?
Executive Producer
The Best of SCTV
Writer
Citizen Steve
Director
The Last Polka
Writer
Rome, Italian Style
Writer
Foxy Lady
Production Assistant