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Christopher Candy is the son of the legendary actor John Candy, who’s best known for his work in Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987), Uncle Buck (1989), and Home Alone (1990). He was a well-known star in Hollywood, beloved by many.

Tragically, John Candy’s life was cut short due to a heart attack at only 43 years old—but not without inspiring a generation of new actors. Christopher Candy is one such actor.

It isn’t uncommon for children to follow in their mom or dad’s footsteps, but Christopher took it to a whole new level as he’s not only an actor like his dad but also a writer, producer, and musician.

In this article, I’ll discuss everything you need about Christopher Candy, including his early life, career, and relationship with his father.

Early Life 

Christopher Candy, or just Chris for short, was born on September 23, 1984, in Toronto, Canada, to actor John Candy and artist Rosemary Hober. He has one older sister, Jennifer Candy, who grew up as an actor.

Surrounded by film, comedy, and art from an early age, Chris and his sister grew up in a home where cr

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Chris Candy
Background information
BirthnameChristopher Michael Candy
Birthdate (1984-09-23) September 23, 1984 (age 40)
BirthplaceToronto, Ontario, Canada
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Occuptation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1990-present
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Chris Candy

As the son of veteran comedic actor John Candy, humor runs in Chris Candy’s blood. The Canadian-born actor trained at Groundlings, Second City, and Upright Citizens Brigade, and currently performs with Second City Hollywood as part of the improv team DAZL and the monthly variety show Live From the Hollywood Room. He hosts the weekly music program Neuz Pollution for KXLU 88.9, and is the co-host and creator of Bumper 2 Bumper, an interview podcast that takes place during rush hour in L.A. His acting credits include roles in Matthew Jacobs’ award-winning feature Bar America and the Funny or Die series Mystic Cosmic Patrol. In 2019 along with co-creator Guerrin Gardner, Candy wrote and starred in Rick Darge’s Chowchilla, which screened at the Raindance and Calgary International Film Festivals.

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