John Candy

Franklin Candy began his career as a member of the Toronto branch of The Second City, a renowned improv comedy troupe, which led to opportunities in television and film. His breakthrough role came as Del Griffith in the John Hughes comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles, where he portrayed a charismatic but annoying shower curtain ring salesman. Candy's subsequent film appearances solidified his status as a leading comedic actor, starring in notable movies like Stripes, Splash, Cool Runnings, and The Great Outdoors, among others.