John Candy
Biography
John Franklin Candy (October 31, 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.
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Stranded with Heart: Why Planes, Trains and Automobiles Still Hits Home
Ever wondered what happens when a control freak and a human tornado get stuck together chasing the same holiday dream? Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987), directed by John Hughes, answers with a ch... Read more
Shadows of Truth: Oliver Stone’s JFK as a Cinematic Crucible
Oliver Stone’s JFK (1991) is less a historical document than a fevered alchemical brew, transmuting raw skepticism into a mesmerizing inquiry about truth and power. Anchored by Kevin Costner’s steely ... Read more
Chasing Dreams on Ice: The Enduring Heart of Cool Runnings
Cool Runnings (1993), directed by Jon Turteltaub, transforms a seemingly improbable true story the Jamaican bobsled team’s 1988 Olympic journey into a vibrant tapestry of resilience and cultural pride... Read more
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