David Hoyt Canary (born August 25, 1938 in Elwood, Indiana) is an Emmy Award-winning American actor, who starred in both soap operas and prime time television. He is best known for his roles as the ranch foreman, Candy Canaday on Bonanza (a role he played from 1967-1970; 1972-1973) and Adam & Stuart Chandler on All My Children (1983-present).
Went to the University of Cincinnati on a football scholarship and graduated as a music major.
Daughter, Lisa (aka Diamond (I)) by Julie. Daughter Katy and son Christopher by Maureen.
Studied karate under Chuck Norris.
In addition to playing Candy Canaday on "Bonanza," David Canary has some noteworthy western forbears in his own family. He is the great-great-nephew of Martha Jane Canary, a.k.a., Calamity Jane.
