Highest rated as cast or director
John Candy's 12 titles from the 1980s have a median Balasaur Score of 58, led by Planes, Trains and Automobiles (78) and Stripes (67), against 49 for those from the 1990s.
Biography
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 loquacious, on the move, shower curtain ring salesman in the John Hughes comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
Acted in 59
2000s
- 2006
Christmas with SCTV
Movie
1990s
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
Masters of Menace
Beer Truck Driver
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Yosh Shmenge (archive footage)
1980s
- 1989
The Rocket Boy
The Hawk
- 1988
The Best of SCTV
Movie
Hot to Trot
Don The Horse (Voice)
- 1987
- 1986
Really Weird Tales
Howard Jensen (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
Wallace Osgood
- 1985
Volunteers
Tom Tuttle
The Last Polka
Yosh Shmenge
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
Marcel
- 1984
The New Show
TV
- 1983
Going Berserk
John Bourgignon
- 1981
SCTV Network 90
Various · 25 episodes
- 1980
Double Negative
John
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog
Pinky
1970s
- 1979
Lost and Found
Carpentier
- 1978
The Silent Partner
Simonsen
- 1976
The Clown Murders
Ollie
Tunnel Vision
Cooper
- 1975
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
Kopek
- 1974
Cucumber
Weatherman · 1 episode
- 1973
Class of '44
Paule (uncredited)
Wrote 5
1980s
- 1988
The Best of SCTV
Writer
- 1985
The Last Polka
Writer
- 1982
Rome, Italian Style
Writer
- 1981
SCTV Network 90
Writer
1970s
- 1976
Produced 3
1970s
- 1971
Foxy Lady
Production Assistant
Directed 2
1990s
- 1994
1980s
- 1987
Sound 1
1980s
- 1989
Appearances23
2020s
- 2026
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
Self (archive footage)
- 2025
- 2021
Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2010s
- 2015
- 2013
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2004
Making a 'Splash'
Self (archive footage)
1990s
- 1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Self (archive footage)
- 1992
- 1990
Seriously... Phil Collins
Self
1980s
- 1989
Who Shrunk Saturday Morning?
Himself
- 1988
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
Self
- 1986
Donald, the Star-Struck Duck
Himself
The Canadian Conspiracy
Self
- 1985
Tears Are Not Enough
Self
- 1984
David Steinberg in Concert With John Candy
Self
- 1982
It Came from Hollywood
Self
1970s
- 1976
- 1975
- 1974
1950s
- 1953
Thanked in the credits1
1990s
- 1994