TV Shows - John Candy
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on October 03, 2025. John Candy has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#158Saturday Night Liveas Self - Host • 1 episode • #158 most popular showSaturday Night Live (SNL) is a live sketch comedy and variety show that has been a staple of American television since its debut in 1975. The show features a talented ensemble cast who perform a series of comedic sketches, musical performances, and celebrity impressions. SNL is known for its satirical commentary on current events and pop culture, often pushing the boundaries of social and political humor. With a new episode airing every Saturday night, SNL has become a cultural phenomenon and has launched the careers of numerous comedy legends.
Movies - John Candy
Sorted by online popularity. John Candy has appeared in 31 movies with data.
#850Little Shop of Horrorsas Wink Wilkinson • #850 most popular movieLittle Shop of Horrors is a 1986 American horror comedy musical film directed by Frank Oz, based on the off-Broadway musical of the same name. The story follows a floral shop worker who stumbles upon a carnivorous plant with a taste for human blood.
#866Spaceballsas Barfolemew 'Barf' • #866 most popular movieSpaceballs is a 1987 American space opera parody film co-written, produced, and directed by Mel Brooks. It satirizes various sci-fi films and franchises including Star Wars, Star Trek, and others.
#869The Blues Brothersas Burton Mercer • #869 most popular movieThe Blues Brothers is a 1980 American musical action comedy film featuring John Belushi as Jake Blues and Dan Aykroyd as his brother Elwood. The story follows the brothers as they reunite their band to save the Roman Catholic orphanage where they grew up.
#1,072Planes, Trains and Automobilesas Del Griffith • #1,072 most popular moviePlanes, Trains and Automobiles is a 1987 American comedy-drama film about a high-strung marketing executive and a good-hearted, yet annoying salesman who become unlikely travel companions during Thanksgiving.
#1,091Heavy Metalas Desk Sergeant / Dan / Den / Robot (voice) • #1,091 most popular movieHeavy Metal is a Canadian adult animated science fantasy anthology film featuring various stories of dark fantasy, eroticism, and horror.
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#1,453Cool Runningsas Irv • #1,453 most popular movie
#1,949Uncle Buckas Buck Russell • #1,949 most popular movieUncle Buck is a 1989 American comedy film about a bachelor tasked with babysitting his nephew and nieces during a family emergency.
#2,196Brewster's Millionsas Spike Nolan • #2,196 most popular movieBrewster's Millions follows the story of a minor-league baseball player who must spend $30 million in 30 days to inherit a vast fortune.
#2,370The Rescuers Down Underas Wilbur (voice) • #2,370 most popular movie
#2,425Career Opportunitiesas C.D. Marsh (uncredited) • #2,425 most popular movieCareer Opportunities is a 1991 American romantic comedy film featuring Frank Whaley and Jennifer Connelly. The story revolves around Jim Dodge, an irresponsible young man who becomes an overnight janitor at a local Target store and ends up spending the night locked in the store with Josie, the daughter of a wealthy businessman.
#2,457Splashas Freddie Bauer • #2,457 most popular movieSplash is a 1984 American romantic fantasy comedy film directed by Ron Howard, about a businessman who unexpectedly falls in love with a mysterious woman who turns out to be a mermaid.
#2,542Rookie of the Yearas Cliff Murdoch - Announcer (uncredited) • #2,542 most popular movieRookie of the Year is a 1993 American sports comedy film following a 12-year-old boy, Henry Rowengartner, who gains an incredible pitching ability after an injury. His talent catches the attention of the Chicago Cubs, offering them hope for a much-needed boost in performance.
#2,724Stripesas Dewey 'Ox' Oxberger • #2,724 most popular movieStripes is a 1981 American action comedy film starring Bill Murray and Harold Ramis. The story follows John Winger, a disenchanted taxi driver who joins the US Army after a series of setbacks.
#2,956Nothing but Troubleas Dennis / Eldona • #2,956 most popular movieNothing but Trouble is a 1991 American comedy horror film about two yuppies and their companions taken to court in the financially troubled town of Valkenvania. Starring Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, and Demi Moore, the film follows their bizarre encounter with a 106-year-old judge.
#3,214Wagons East!as James Harlow • #3,214 most popular movie
#3,392Canadian Baconas Sheriff Bud B. Boomer • #3,392 most popular movieCanadian Bacon is a 1995 comedy film that satirizes Canada–United States relations by depicting the U.S. President attempting to boost his popularity by provoking a cold war with Canada.
#3,482The Great Outdoorsas Chet Ripley • #3,482 most popular movieThe Great Outdoors is a 1988 American comedy film featuring two families on a vacation at a lakeside cabin in Wisconsin, where tensions rise between the easygoing Ripleys and the uptight Craigs.
#3,695She's Having a Babyas Chet (uncredited) • #3,695 most popular movieShe's Having a Baby is a 1988 American romantic comedy film directed by John Hughes, starring Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern, that follows a young newlywed couple navigating the complexities of married life amidst parental expectations.
#4,019Only the Lonelyas Danny Muldoon • #4,019 most popular movieOnly the Lonely is a 1991 American romantic comedy-drama film following a Chicago police officer torn between his controlling mother and his blossoming romance with a mortuary beautician.
#4,075Armed and Dangerousas Frank Dooley • #4,075 most popular movieArmed and Dangerous is a 1986 American comedy film featuring John Candy and Eugene Levy as unlikely partners uncovering corruption within a security agency and union.
#4,716Volunteersas Tom Tuttle • #4,716 most popular movieVolunteers is a 1985 American comedy film following Lawrence Bourne III, who joins the Peace Corps in Thailand to evade creditors and becomes involved in a project to build a bridge for local villagers.
#5,162Follow That Birdas State Trooper • #5,162 most popular movieFollow That Bird is a 1985 American musical road comedy film featuring characters from the popular children's television series Sesame Street embarking on a journey to reunite with Big Bird who runs away from his foster home.
#5,596Who's Harry Crumb?as Harry Crumb • #5,596 most popular movieWho's Harry Crumb? is a 1989 American comedy-mystery film starring John Candy as the clueless detective tasked with solving a kidnapping case.
#5,598Summer Rentalas Jack Chester • #5,598 most popular movieSummer Rental is a 1985 American comedy film following the misadventures of an overworked air traffic controller and his family during their vacation in a Florida resort town.
#5,697Speed Zoneas Charlie • #5,697 most popular movieSpeed Zone is a 1989 American action comedy film revolving around an illegal cross-country race inspired by the Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash. The movie features an ensemble cast of well-known actors in a high-speed and humorous competition.
#6,235Deliriousas Jack Gable • #6,235 most popular movie
#6,338Hot to Trotas Don The Horse (Voice) • #6,338 most popular movieHot to Trot is a 1988 American comedy film featuring a unique storyline where an investment broker partners with a talking horse to excel in the stock market.
#7,075Class of '44as Paule • #7,075 most popular movieClass of '44 is a 1973 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film following the lives of Hermie, Oscy, and Benjie as they navigate the challenges of post-graduation decisions, war enlistment, college experiences, and evolving relationships.
#7,110Going Berserkas John Bourgignon • #7,110 most popular movieGoing Berserk is a 1983 American-Canadian comedy film featuring John Candy, Joe Flaherty, and Eugene Levy, directed by David Steinberg.
#7,579It Came from Hollywoodas Himself • #7,579 most popular movieIt Came from Hollywood is a 1982 American comedy documentary film showcasing a collection of clips from B movies, featuring comedic narration by Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Gilda Radner, and Cheech and Chong.
John Candy Biography
John Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor and comedian. He gained national recognition in the 1970s as a member of the Toronto branch of the Second City and the SCTV sketch comedy series. Candy's comedic talent brought him international fame in the 1980s with roles in movies like Stripes (1981), Splash (1984), and Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987). He also appeared in supporting roles in films such as The Blues Brothers (1980) and Home Alone (1990), and had dramatic performances in Only the Lonely (1991) and JFK (1991). Candy was a co-owner of the Toronto Argonauts and the team won the 1991 Grey Cup under his ownership. He passed away in 1994 at the age of 43.
