John Franklin Candy (October 31, 1950 - March 4, 1994) was a Canadian actor, voice actor, and comedian, known mainly for his work in Hollywood films. He was best known as a member of the Toronto branch of The Second City and its related Second City Television sketch comedy series. He was also well-known for starring in a variety of comedy films, such as Stripes and Spaceballs, and also voicing Wilbur the albatross in Disney's The Rescuers Down Under.
Christmas specials filmography[]
| Production | Year | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Silent Partner | 1978 | Simonsen |
| 1941 | 1979 | Pvt. Foley |
| SCTV: "SCTV Staff Christmas Party" | 1981 | Himself |
| SCTV: "Christmas 1982" | 1982 | |
| Planes, Trains & Automobiles | 1987 | Del Griffith |
| Camp Candy: "Christmas in July" | 1989 | Himself |
| Home Alone | 1990 | Gus Polinski |