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
312020s
1 titles · average score 56
56
Oh. What. Fun. (2025)
as Del Griffith (from 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles') (archive footage) (uncredited)
1990s
8 titles · average score 64
69
Cool Runnings (1993)
as Irv
61
Rookie of the Year (1993)
as Cliff Murdoch - Announcer (uncredited)
57
Once Upon a Crime (1992)
as Augie Morosco
57
Delirious (1991)
as Jack Gable
64
Only the Lonely (1991)
as Danny Muldoon
63
Career Opportunities (1991)
as C.D. Marsh (uncredited)
76
Home Alone (1990)
as Gus Polinski
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! (1990)
as Yosh Shmenge
1980s
20 titles · average score 64
69
Uncle Buck (1989)
as Buck Russell
59
Who's Harry Crumb? (1989)
as Harry Crumb
59
Camp Candy (1989)
TV show · as (voice)
65
The Great Outdoors (1988)
as Chet Ripley
48
Hot to Trot (1988)
as Don The Horse (Voice)
74
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
as Del Griffith
56
Armed and Dangerous (1986)
as Frank Dooley
65
Brewster's Millions (1985)
as Spike Nolan
62
Summer Rental (1985)
as Jack Chester
55
Volunteers (1985)
as Tom Tuttle
51
Going Berserk (1983)
as John Bourgignon
78
SCTV Network 90 (1981)
TV show · Writer
1970s
2 titles · average score 48
57
1941 (1979)
as Pvt. Foley
39
Find the Lady (1976)
as Kopek