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One of Lawrence’s earliest jobs was the 2011 film The Beaver, directed by Jodie Foster, a hero of hers. “I saw Taxi Driver (starring a very young Foster) when I was 14,” says Lawrence. “Her ...

I Like Me" is putting the late comedy actor back in the news as readers check out the documentary on his life using their ...

A member of that endangered species known as “The Everyman,” Candy's life sometimes read like unsubtle literature.

Jim Lieberman's brother captured film of legendary comedian while traveling with The Second City theatre troupe.

Many of Candy’s most popular and famous characters have a charm that makes the viewer feel like he’s your own father. “I think he kind of was recreating the relationship that he might not have had ...

John Candy's journey began in the vibrant world of sketch comedy with the Toronto branch of Second City. This environment fostered his improvisational skills and comedic timing, allowing him to ...

Known for his big smile and even bigger heart, actor John Candy was beloved for his role in family favorites like “Splash!” and Home Alone.” Candy’s joy-filled performances inspired generations of ...

Colin Hanks discusses his documentary "John Candy: I Like Me." Known for his big smile and even bigger heart, actor John Candy was beloved for his role in family favorites like "Splash!" and Home ...

Candy died in 1994 at age 43. Now, a new Amazon Prime documentary does a fine job of profiling a gifted entertainer who was also, by all accounts, a very sweet human being.

This is FRESH AIR. John Candy, the comic actor who rose to fame in the sketch comedy series "SCTV" and such films as "Stripes," "Splash" and "Spaceballs," died at age 43 in 1994. Now, 31 years later, ...