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Hanks’ father Tom Hanks and stepmother Rita Wilson starred with Candy in 1985 film Volunteers, with Candy also appearing in 1984’s Splash alongside Hanks and Daryl Hannah.

Hanks also produces the documentary with Sean Stuart and Zipper Bros Films’ Glen Zipper.

Reynolds is known for his affinity with fellow Canadian actor Candy and his friendship with his family. 

On the 25th anniversary of his death in March 2019, he shared a moving video montage of the star, with the support of Candy’s children.

Reynolds wrote; ‘It’s the 25th anniversary of John Candy’s passing. We cooked up a small tribute to a comedic genius and Canadian hero. If you haven’t seen much of his work, take a look at his films. He was a treasure.

Chris Candy called the video ‘lovely’ while Jennifer Candy wrote: ‘This made me cry. It’s so amazing and sweet!. He has so many people that absolutely love him, he was one of the best.’ 

Candy first shot to fame via his work as a member of Toronto’s branch of improv comedy group  The Second City in 1972. He then joined the cast on Toronto-based comedy-variety show Second City Television which was picked up by NBC in 1981 and became a huge hit.

The show won Emmy Awards in 1981 and 1982 for its writing. 

His breakout role came when he played Tom Hanks’ character’s womanizing brother in Splash, which garnered universal acclaim.

Candy appeared in a number of comedies throughout his career, including Spaceballs and Cool Runnings.  

He had a minor, yet important, role as the ‘Polka King of the Midwest’ in Home Alone. His character Gus Polinski helps reunite Kevin with his mother, making for a happy ending.

He actually starred alongside Macaulay Culkin in the 1989 film Uncle Buck before they were reunited on the set of the holiday film.

He won legions of fans for his role as shower curtain salesman Del Griffith in 1987 classic, Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

The film follows the story line of anxious and stern businessman Neale Page (Steve Martin) who is trying to get home to see his family in . 

Stuck in an airport lounge in after an emergency landing, Page has to befriend Griffith who will let him stay the night in a rundown motel. 

Together the two of them, from wildly different social classes, have to overcome their intense dislike of each other and get Page home. 

At the time the film received critical acclaim, with John Candy being nominated for Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture that year. If you are you looking for more info in regards to evDeN Eve Nakliyat take a look at our web-page.