John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor and comedian known mainly for his work in Hollywood films. Candy rose to fame in the 1970s as a member of the Toronto branch of the Second City and its SCTV series, and through
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His appearances in comedy films, including Stripes (1981), Splash (1984), Summer Rental (1985), Spaceballs (1987), The Great Outdoors (1988), Uncle Buck (1989) and Cool Runnings (1993), as well as more dramatic roles in Only the Lonely and JFK (both 1991).
One of his most renowned onscreen performances was as Del Griffith, the talkative shower-curtain ring salesman in the John Hughes comedy film Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987).
Uncle Buck (1989)
In 1989, John Hughes released a film entitled Uncle Buck, which is a comedy. It starred John Candy and Amy Madigan in the lead roles. Additional actors in supporting roles included Garrett M. Brown, Elaine Bromka, Macaulay Culkin, and Jean Louise Kelly.
This film is considered to be one of John Candy’s best. It stars Candy as working-class slob Buck Russel, a babysitter for a yuppie family. His brash antics bring a smile to the faces of his nieces and nephews. The movie showcases Candy’s true on-screen charm.
Brewster’s Millions
The 1982 comedy Brewster’s Millions was a hit with the ’80s generation and still holds up today. It was directed by Walter Hill, who also directed the 1982 film 48 Hours. The two films have some similarities, including the character of Margot Rose, who appears in both films as a waitress at Torchy’s. At one point, Richard Pryor was supposed to co-star in Brewster’s Millions, but he was replaced by Eddie Murphy.
The plot of Brewster’s Millions is fairly simple, but it does have some complexities. It involves a young man who inherits $300 million from his great uncle, who demands that he spend $30 million within 30 days. While this seems like a simple challenge, the movie’s ending is anything but. In the movie, Monty is surrounded by a group of helpful people who help him spend the money, but ultimately he loses his money by making unwise investments and bets with the money.
The Great Outdoors (1988)
“The Great Outdoors” is a fun family comedy with classic ’80s sensibilities. It stars John Candy as an outdoorsy Chicago man who finds himself in conflict with his stuffy brother-in-law. The Ripley family consists of a husband and wife, two daughters, and an annoying brother-in-law. The movie’s characters discover that they are not the only ones who love the outdoors, but the rest of their family, too.
“The Great Outdoors” was directed by Howard Deutch and written by John Hughes. It starred Dan Aykroyd and John Candy, and featured a lot of slapstick hilarity. The film is the third collaboration between Deutch and Hughes. It got mixed reviews, but did break even at the box office.
Spaceballs (1987)
If you’ve ever enjoyed a parody film, you’ve probably seen Spaceballs. This 1987 American space opera parody was co-written and produced by Mel Brooks. It is primarily a parody of the original Star Wars trilogy, but also includes jokes about popular sci-fi franchises.
The film’s cast features a wide range of personalities. Michael Winslow, for example, plays the radar technician on the Spaceball One. Others include Jim J. Bullock, Sandy Helberg, and Brenda Strong. The movie also stars Dom DeLuise as Pizza the Hutt, a parody of Jabba the Hutt. Another notable character is the newscaster, who is based on Scotty from Star Trek.
Summer Rental (1985)
Summer Rental is a 1985 American comedy film directed by Carl Reiner. It stars John Candy and Richard Crenna. It was written by Mark Reisman and Jeremy Stevens and features an original music score by Alan Silvestri. It was released by Paramount Pictures. Summer Rental is a fun-filled movie that is a fun watch for all ages.
It’s not one of John Candy’s best films, and has a 17 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it remains a charming comedy that will keep John Candy fans coming back for more.
