John Candy Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1998, he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame
• In 2006, he was honored by Canada Post with a commemorative postage stamp made in his honor
• Gained popularity when he became a cast member of "Second City Television․"
• Quote: "I think I may have become an actor to hide from myself․ You can escape into a character․ You can get lost and take up antother life․"
• Frequently worked with director John Hughes on films
• Often takes on the role of slobs who are good-hearted
• Was repeatedly offered chances to join the cast of "Saturday Night Live," but turned them down
• Turned down the role of Louis Tully in "Ghostbusters․"
• Was one of the co-owners of the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts
• Before his death, he was good friends with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky