How old was John Candy in Heavy Metal?

Curiosity about a celebrity’s age during filming is more common than you’d think. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Let’s reveal how old they were when the cameras rolled.

John Candy was this age when he appeared in Heavy Metal:

30 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Heavy Metal:

January 1, 1981

And the date of birth of John Candy:

October 31, 1950

Because filming and release dates are relatively close but not the same, the real age of John Candy during production might differ by a year from the one displayed.