John Candy

Birth Name:

John Franklin Candy

Birth Place:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Director, Music department

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․"
Often takes on the role of slobs who are good-hearted
Frequently worked with director John Hughes on films
Turned down the role of Louis Tully in "Ghostbusters․"
Was one of the co-owners of the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts
Was repeatedly offered chances to join the cast of "Saturday Night Live," but turned them down
Before his death, he was good friends with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky

1982Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Winner
1982Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
1982Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
1982Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Winner
1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
1985Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
1985ACE - Performance in a Comedy Special:Nominated
1985ACE - Comedy Special:Nominated
1988American Comedy Award - Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role):Nominated
1992Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actress:Nominated

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