John Candy's biography
John Candy is 44 years old actor born at Newmarket. He was born on Tuesday 31st of October 1950. According to year of birth 1950 he belongs to Boomers. Birthday on 31st of October means he is Scorpio. Scorpio is a watery sign. These people are very intense in their thoughts. They always learn from the transformatory phase of their life.
He is citizen of Canada. His primary profession is to be actor. You can know him also as comedian, screenwriter, film actor, manufacturer, television actor. He is recently known as film director. He received Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program Second City Television in 1982
John Candy's family
He has 1 daughter.
John Candy's daughter: Jennifer Candy
John Candy's daughter's name is Jennifer Candy. She is known as television producer. His daughter was born on Sunday 3rd of February 1980 in Toronto.
John Candy's schools
We found 3 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: McMaster University, Centennial College, Neil McNeil High School.
Detailed informations about his schools
- He attended Holy Cross Catholic School up to grade 8 which was the same school attended by actress Natalie Higashi, several years later.
- Graduated Neil McNeil Catholic Secondary School.
- He was born in East York (which is a suburb of Toronto) and he attended high school in Scarborough (another suburb of Toronto).
John Candy's career
His main focus is to be actor. You could see him also in Second City Television.
How did John Candy die
He died on on Friday 4th of March 1994 when he was 44 years old at Durango. John Candys death was caused by heart attack. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
John Candy's Awards
- He received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program for work Second City Television in 1982
- He received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program for work Second City Television in 1983
John Candy's Nominations
- He was nominated for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star for work Hot to Trot in 1989
- He was nominated for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress for work Nothing but Trouble in 1992
What John Candy has done for a first time
- Was a part-owner of the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL with Bruce McNall and Wayne Gretzky. The group signed Raghib Ismail on the first day of the 1991 NFL draft, where he was projected the #1 overall pick.
John Candy's quotes
- I think I may have become an actor to hide from myself. You can escape into a character.
- [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.
- [on Who's Harry Crumb? (1989)] It offered me a lot of different characters to play and it was a lot of fun.
- [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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- [on Eugene Levy] He's wonderful. A great friend.
- [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.
John Candy's body shape
Lets describe how John Candy looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.