Candy, John Franklin

Candy, John Franklin
▪ 1995

      Canadian comedian (b. Oct. 31, 1950, Newmarket, Ont.—d. March 4, 1994, Durango, Mexico), created such kooky characters as slick television personality Johnny La Rue, ghoulish Dr. Tongue, and polka clarinetist Yosh Shmenge for the satirical comedy show "SCTV" before delighting film audiences as a bumbling yet lovable nerd, notably in such smash hits as Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) and Uncle Buck (1989). Though Candy's girth (he weighed more than 136 kg [300 lb] at his death) was a key component in his comedy routines, he attempted numerous diets without lasting success. Beginning in 1972, the genial performer honed his comedic gifts as a member of the Second City improvisational troupes in Chicago and Toronto. Candy joined Second City's "SCTV" series as a regular skit performer and writer in 1977, and he won two Emmy awards for his scripts. After appearing in supporting roles in such films as The Blues Brothers (1980), Stripes (1981), and National Lampoon's Vacation (1983), Candy achieved star status as the sex-obsessed brother of Tom Hanks in Splash (1984). Among his other film credits are Who's Harry Crumb? (1989), Delirious (1991), Only the Lonely (1991), Once Upon a Crime (1992), and Cool Runnings (1993). Candy was also part owner of the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts. At the time of his death—he died in his sleep of a heart attack—Candy was on location filming Wagons East.

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