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Candy was one of Canada's greatest and funniest character actors. His well-known role as the big-hearted buffoon earned him classic appearances in Uncle Buck (1989) and Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987). His career handed him some dry spells, but he always rebounded.
Born in Newmarket, Ontario, in 1950, Candy was the son of Evangeline (Aker) and Sidney James Candy. His mother was of Ukrainian and Polish ancestry. Candy found his passion for drama while attending a community college. In 1971 he made his TV debut in an episode of Police Surgeon (1971) co-starring Sharon Farrell, John Hamelin, and Nick Mancuso. Candy then found a number of bit parts in other Canadian television shows and also in such small films as Tunnel Vision (1976) and Find the Lady (1976). However, his big success came at the age of twenty-seven, when he became part of the comedy group "Second City" in Toronto. Alongside such soon-to-be Canadian stars as Catherine O'Hara (one of Candy
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John Candy (RAF officer)
British World War I flying ace (1897–1955)
John Geoffrey Sadler Candy, DFC (19 February 1897 – 11 May 1955) was a British aviator, military officer, and flying ace credited with six aerial victories during the First World War. He transferred to the Royal Air Force in 1919, and retired in 1937, but was recalled to serve throughout the Second World War, retiring permanently in 1946.[1]
Early life
[edit]Candy was born on 19 February 1897 in Froyle, Hampshire, England. He was the eldest son of John Alfred Sadler Candy, a farmer, and Emily Louisa French Candy.[1][2]
Military career
[edit]Candy graduated from the Royal Military College, Sandhurst on 26 October 1916, receiving a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Sussex Regiment.[3]
Royal Flying Corps career
[edit]On 2 May 1917 Candy was seconded to the Royal Flying Corps as a temporary Flying Officer.[4] He was assigned to No. 19 Squad
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John Candy
Canadian actor and comedian (1950–1994)
This article is about the Canadian actor. For the World War inom flying ace, see John Candy (RAF officer).
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| Born | John Franklin Candy (1950-10-31)October 31, 1950 Newmarket, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | March 4, 1994(1994-03-04) (aged 43) Durango City, Durango, Mexico |
| Burial place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1971–1994 |
| Television | Second City Television |
| Spouse | Rosemary Margaret Hobor (m. 1979) |
| Children | 2 |
John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994)[1] was a Canadian actor and comedian who fryst vatten best known for his work in Hollywood films. Candy first rose to national prominence in the 1970s as a member of the Toronto branch of the Second City and its SCTV sketch comedy series. He rose to international fame in the 1980s with his