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From the bestselling author of Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy, the definitive biography of John Candy-a heartwarming portrait of one of comedy's most beloved and enduring stars.
From his humble beginnings in sketch comedy with the Toronto branch of Second City, to his rise to fame in SCTV and Hollywood film classics like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck, John Candy captivated audiences with his self-deprecating humour, emotional warmth, and gift for improvisation. Now, for the first time since Candy's tragic death, bestselling biographer Paul Myers tells the full story of the man behind the laughs.
Drawing on extensive research and exclusive interviews with many of Candy's closest friends and colleagues, including Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Steve Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, and many more, John Candy: A Life in Comedy celebrates the comedian's unparalleled talent, infectious charm, and generosity of spirit. Through ups and downs, successes and failures, and struggles with anxiety and self-doubt, Candy faced the world with a big smile and a warm demeanour that earned him the love and adoration of fans around the world.
The definitive biography of film legend John Candy-a heartwarming portrait of one of comedy's most beloved and enduring stars.
• CANADIAN ICON: From his beginnings at Toronto's Second City to starring in beloved Hollywood classics like Uncle Buck and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, John Candy was a two-time Emmy award winner and the recipient of a star on Canada's Walk of Fame, his impact on comedy and the film industry is undeniable.
• EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Paul Myers conducted extensive interviews with many of Candy's closest friends and co-stars, as well as actors and comedians who inspired by him, like Steve Martin, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Mike Myers, Conan O'Brien and Tom Hanks.
• FORTHCOMING DOCUMENTARY: In February 2023, Variety announced a documentary about John Candy from Amazon Studios, with Colin Hanks directing and Ryan Reynolds producing. Hanks has a direct relationship to Candy through his father, and Reynolds is a lifelong fan.
• ANNIVERSARY RELEASE: This definitive biography's release will coincide with the 75th anniversary of John Candy's birth (October 31, 1950).
From his humble beginnings in sketch comedy with the Toronto branch of Second City, to his rise to fame in SCTV and Hollywood film classics like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck, John Candy captivated audiences with his self-deprecating humour, emotional warmth, and gift for improvisation. Now, for the first time since Candy's tragic death, bestselling biographer Paul Myers tells the full story of the man behind the laughs.
Drawing on extensive research and exclusive interviews with many of Candy's closest friends and colleagues, including Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Steve Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, and many more, John Candy: A Life in Comedy celebrates the comedian's unparalleled talent, infectious charm, and generosity of spirit. Through ups and downs, successes and failures, and struggles with anxiety and self-doubt, Candy faced the world with a big smile and a warm demeanour that earned him the love and adoration of fans around the world.
The definitive biography of film legend John Candy-a heartwarming portrait of one of comedy's most beloved and enduring stars.
• CANADIAN ICON: From his beginnings at Toronto's Second City to starring in beloved Hollywood classics like Uncle Buck and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, John Candy was a two-time Emmy award winner and the recipient of a star on Canada's Walk of Fame, his impact on comedy and the film industry is undeniable.
• EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Paul Myers conducted extensive interviews with many of Candy's closest friends and co-stars, as well as actors and comedians who inspired by him, like Steve Martin, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Mike Myers, Conan O'Brien and Tom Hanks.
• FORTHCOMING DOCUMENTARY: In February 2023, Variety announced a documentary about John Candy from Amazon Studios, with Colin Hanks directing and Ryan Reynolds producing. Hanks has a direct relationship to Candy through his father, and Reynolds is a lifelong fan.
• ANNIVERSARY RELEASE: This definitive biography's release will coincide with the 75th anniversary of John Candy's birth (October 31, 1950).