Biography:Rose to fame as a member of the Toronto branch of The Second City, and through his appearances in comedy films, including "Cool Runnings" and "Spaceballs".
Perhaps best known as Del Griffith, the loquacious salesman in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles".
Born: October 31, 1950 Birthplace:Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
1979-04-28 Actor and comedian John Candy (28) weds Rosemary Margaret Hobor at St. Basil's Church in Toronto, Canada
Historical Events
1981-06-26 "Stripes", American military comedy film, directed and produced by Ivan Reitman, starring Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and John Candy premieres
1991-11-24 CFL Grey Cup, Winnipeg Stadium: Toronto Argonauts defeat Calgary Stampeders, 36-21; Argos under new ownership of LA Kings owner Bruce McNall, hockey player Wayne Gretzky and actor John Candy
Boris Karloff
Ray Milland
Rod Steiger
Bill Maher
Jean Dujardin
Milton Berle