TV Shows - John Candy
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on April 23, 2025. John Candy has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#136Saturday Night Liveas Self - Host • 1 episode • #136 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.
#556Brewster's Millionsas Spike Nolan • #556 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.
#861The Blues Brothersas Burton Mercer • #861 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.
#1,029Little Shop of Horrorsas Wink Wilkinson • #1,029 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.
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#1,227Heavy Metalas Desk Sergeant / Dan / Den / Robot (voice) • #1,227 most popular movieHeavy Metal is a Canadian adult animated science fantasy anthology film featuring various stories of dark fantasy, eroticism, and horror.
#1,435Spaceballsas Barfolemew 'Barf' • #1,435 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.
#1,864Splashas Freddie Bauer • #1,864 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.
#2,009Career Opportunitiesas C.D. Marsh (uncredited) • #2,009 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.
#2,151Uncle Buckas Buck Russell • #2,151 most popular movieUncle Buck is a 1989 American comedy film about a bachelor tasked with babysitting his nephew and nieces during a family emergency.
#2,178The Rescuers Down Underas Wilbur (voice) • #2,178 most popular movie
#2,431Cool Runningsas Irv • #2,431 most popular movie
#2,603Planes, Trains and Automobilesas Del Griffith • #2,603 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.
#2,843Rookie of the Yearas Cliff Murdoch - Announcer (uncredited) • #2,843 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.
#3,054Stripesas Dewey 'Ox' Oxberger • #3,054 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.
#3,296She's Having a Babyas Chet (uncredited) • #3,296 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.
#3,479Nothing but Troubleas Dennis / Eldona • #3,479 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.
#3,799Canadian Baconas Sheriff Bud B. Boomer • #3,799 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.
#4,007The Great Outdoorsas Chet Ripley • #4,007 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.
#4,210Only the Lonelyas Danny Muldoon • #4,210 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.
#4,544Wagons East!as James Harlow • #4,544 most popular movie
#4,809Follow That Birdas State Trooper • #4,809 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.
#5,169Deliriousas Jack Gable • #5,169 most popular movie
#5,477Volunteersas Tom Tuttle • #5,477 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.
#5,702Speed Zoneas Charlie • #5,702 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.
#5,729Summer Rentalas Jack Chester • #5,729 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.
#5,809Armed and Dangerousas Frank Dooley • #5,809 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.
#6,177Who's Harry Crumb?as Harry Crumb • #6,177 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.
#6,824Hot to Trotas Don The Horse (Voice) • #6,824 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.
#7,057Class of '44as Paule • #7,057 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.
#7,213It Came from Hollywoodas Himself • #7,213 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.
#7,277Going Berserkas John Bourgignon • #7,277 most popular movieGoing Berserk is a 1983 American-Canadian comedy film featuring John Candy, Joe Flaherty, and Eugene Levy, directed by David Steinberg.
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.
On April 23, 2025, John Candy had 2,565 Wikipedia visits, making him the #2,068 most popular actor online.
