John Candy Jared Withage. Background and History  Born in October 31, 1950 and died on March 4, 1994  Played football and hockey in school but got injured.

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John Candy Jared Withage

Background and History  Born in October 31, 1950 and died on March 4, 1994  Played football and hockey in school but got injured so he started to focus on his real passion which was comedic acting.  Started acting in school plays and went to the Toronto's Centennial Community College and got a job with a children's theater company.

 Tried out for Chicago's renowned Second City improvisational-comedy troupe, which was opening a Toronto branch. John was deemed so good he was asked to join the main company in Chicago.  In 1983, John would go on to star in numerous Hollywood movies.  From there it was all uphill and Candy would star in such movies as Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Spaceballs, Brewster's Millions, Uncle Buck, and Cool Runnings.  Died in Durango, Mexico while away shooting a new movie.

What types of comedy or humor does this person or group tend to focus on?  John Candy often made fun of himself being the big guy that he is.  He usually was the big buffoon of the movie. National Lampoon’s Vacation, Uncle Buck

What are common themes this person or group dwell on?  Some common themes in his movies are:  John Candy using his size to his advantage  Being himself.  Being an ordinary humble guy.

To what extent is the humor presented appropriate? For what ages? Does this person or group ever ‘cross the line’?  Most of his humor is appropriate.  Mostly appropriate for middle age and up depending on which movie it is.  John Candy doesn’t cross the line in very many of his scenes. Armed and Dangerous (1986)

What makes the humor or comedy uniquely Canadian? In other words, what identifiable Canadian stereotypes are presented and portrayed?  John Candy has a common theme of making fun of himself and the people around him.  When he first started he was Second City TV which is a Canadian Program

Provide an audio or visual excerpt of no more than five minutes which provides a snapshot of this person’s or group’s work. 

Provide two sources.  "JohnCandy.com - The Home of Everything John Candy..." JohnCandy.com - The Home of Everything John Candy... N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov  "The Tragic Death of John Candy - Reel Reviews." Reel Reviews. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov  Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 25 Nov