Acting
John Candy
- Titles
- 77movies14TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19721995
- Leading roles
- 29top three billing
- Average score
59/100
- Highest rated
The Rescuers Down Under83/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 41 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Physical Comedy6.4average 2.5
- Situational Comedy6.5average 2.7
- Satire & Parody4.4average 2.3
- Absurdist Humor4.0average 2.0
- Wit & Wordplay5.3average 3.7
- Nostalgia5.3average 3.6
- Pop Culture3.8average 2.2
- Wholesome4.8average 3.3
Rarely in their work
- Psychological3.2, average 5.6
- Melancholy2.6, average 4.7
- Tension4.3, average 6.1
- Pathos3.7, average 5.2
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Physical Comedy 6
- 80s Nostalgia 6
- Ensemble Cast 4
- Nostalgic 4
- Situational Humor 4
- Slapstick Comedy 4
- Cult Classic 3
- Slapstick Humor 3
- Situational Comedy 3
- Feel-Good Movie 3
- Underdog Story 3
- Absurdist Humor 3
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Eugene LevyActorSCTV Network 90, Splash, SCTV Network 90, Heavy Metal, Armed and Dangerous, +7 more
Joe FlahertyActorSCTV Network 90, SCTV Network 90, Heavy Metal, The David Steinberg Show, Speed Zone, +4 more
Catherine O'HaraActorSCTV Network 90, SCTV Network 90, The New Show, The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood, The Best of SCTV, +3 more
Dave ThomasActorSCTV Network 90, SCTV Network 90, The David Steinberg Show, The New Show, The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood, +2 more
Harold RamisActorSCTV Network 90, Stripes, SCTV Network 90, Heavy Metal, Armed and Dangerous, +2 more
Rick MoranisActorSpaceballs, SCTV Network 90, SCTV Network 90, The Best of SCTV, The Last Polka, +1 more
Andrea MartinActorSCTV Network 90, SCTV Network 90, The David Steinberg Show, The Best of SCTV, Rome, Italian Style- JJohn BlanchardDirectorSCTV Network 90, Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas, The Last Polka, Rocket Boy, Really Weird Tales
Paul FlahertyDirectorSCTV Network 90, SCTV Network 90, Who's Harry Crumb?, The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood, The Best of SCTV
Dan AykroydActorNothing But Trouble, The Great Outdoors, Citizen Steve, Ah My Goddess: Bad Goddess Let's Save Vic Morrow
Martin ShortActorSCTV Network 90, SCTV Network 90, The David Steinberg Show, The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood- RRic WaiteCinematographerBrewster's Millions, Summer Rental, The Great Outdoors, Volunteers
Movies and TV shows
68Upcoming
3 titles
as (archive footage)
In Memory Of
2020s
1 titles · average score 56
56
as Del Griffith (from 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles') (archive footage) (uncredited)
1990s
18 titles · average score 60
58
as Sheriff Bud B. Boomer
49
as James Harlow
43
as Yuri Petrovich (uncredited)
69
as Irv
61
as Cliff Murdoch - Announcer (uncredited)
57
as Augie Morosco
52
as Dennis / Eldona
57
as Jack Gable
64
as Danny Muldoon
78
as Dean Andrews
63
as C.D. Marsh (uncredited)
83
as Wilbur (voice)
1980s
35 titles · average score 62
69
as Buck Russell
59
as Harry Crumb
59
TV show · as (voice)
65
as Chet Ripley
69
as Barf
74
as Del Griffith
56
as Frank Dooley
65
as Spike Nolan
62
as Jack Chester
55
as Tom Tuttle
78
TV show · Writer
65
as Desk Sergeant / Dan / Den / Robot (voice)
1970s
11 titles · average score 48
57
as Pvt. Foley
56
as Carpentier
72
as Simonsen
39
as Kopek
47
as Cooper
33
as Ollie
TV show · as Weatherman
as Paule (uncredited)
Production Assistant