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
23Upcoming
1 titles
Young Comedians
TV show · Himself - Host
2020s
4 titles · average score 80
Marty, Life Is Short (2026)
Self (archive footage)
80
John Candy: I Like Me (2025)
Self (archive footage)
Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine (2021)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
John Candy: Behind Closed Doors (2020)
Self (archive)
2010s
2 titles · average score 74
69
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015)
Self - Actor (archive footage)
80
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise (2013)
Self (archive footage)
2000s
2 titles
John Candy: Comic Spirit (2005)
Self (archive footage)
Making a 'Splash' (2004)
Self (archive footage)
1990s
3 titles
1980s
7 titles · average score 66
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour (1982)
TV show · Himself
66
Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
TV show · Self
1970s
3 titles · average score 74
80
Second City Television (1976)
TV show · Self - Various Characters
75
Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV show · Self - Host
68
Dinah! (1974)
TV show · Self
1950s
1 titles
The Oscars (1953)
TV show · Self