James Edmund Caan was born in The Bronx, New York, United States, on March 26, 1940, was an American actor. Young James Caan began his professional acting career in off-Broadway productions. He landed his Broadway debut in a play "Blood, Sweat and Stanley Poole" (1961). He made his big screen debut in romantic comedy film Irma la Douce (1963) in uncredited role as Soldier with Radio. He got his television debut in crime drama thriller series Naked City (1961) in episode "Bullets Cost Too Much", in role as Marty Feketi. Caan's breakthrough performance came as Santino "Sonny" Corleone in crime movie The Godfather (1972). He made his directorial debut with drama film Hide in Plain Sight (1980), also starred as Thomas Hacklin.
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James Caan
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Birth Date:
March 26, 1940
Died:
July 6, 2022
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Aries
Natural hair color:
Gray
Eye Color:
Blue
Height:
5 ft 9½ in | 176.5 cm
Weight:
72 kg | 159 lbs
Chest:
38 in | 96 cm
Shoe Size:
Not available
Waist:
32 in | 83 cm
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor for his role as Pvt. Anthony Dugan in western film The Glory Guys (1965).
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture for his role as Santino "Sonny" Corleone in crime movie The Godfather (1972).
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance as Axel Freed in crime drama film The Gambler (1974).
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for his role as Billy Rose in biographical musical comedy drama movie Funny Lady (1975).
He won the Saturn Award for Best Actor for his role as Jonathan E. in science fiction sports film Rollerball (1975).
He was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Actor for his performance as Paul Sheldon in psychological thriller movie Misery (1990).
He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his role as Brian Piccolo in sport drama film Brian's Song (1970).
He was nominated for the International Online Cinema Award for Best Ensemble Cast for his role as The Big Man in avant-garde drama film Dogville (2003).
He voiced Tim Lockwood in animated science fiction comedy films Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013).
Thief (1981) - Frank
El Dorado (1966) - Alan Bourdillion "Mississippi" Traherne
Bottle Rocket (1996) - Mr. Abe Henry
A Bridge Too Far (1977) - Sgt. Eddie Dohun
Elf (2003) - Walter Hobbs
The Way of the Gun (2000) - Joe Sarno
Alien Nation (1988) - Det. Sgt. Matthew Sykes
The Program (1993) - Coach Sam Winters
Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) - Tommy Korman
Freebie and the Bean (1974) - Freebie
Eraser (1996) - U.S. Marshal Robert Deguerin
Bulletproof (1996) - Frank Colton
The Rain People (1969) - Jimmy Kilgannon
The Killer Elite (1976) - Mike Locken
Gardens of Stone (1987) - SFC Clell Hazard
He was nominated for the Women's Image Network Award for Actor in Drama Series his role as Ed Deline in NBC comedy drama television series Las Vegas (2003–2007).
Magic City (2013) Starz - Sy Berman
Back in the Game (2013-2014) ABC - Terry "The Cannon" Gannon
Attended Michigan State University.
Attended Santa Monica City College.
Studied drama at Hofstra University in Hempstead, Nassau County, Long Island, New York.
Studied at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City.
He was an avid golfer.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located on 6648 Hollywood Boulevard in 1978.
He voiced Sonny Corleone in video game The Godfather (2006).
James died on July 6, 2022 in Los Angeles, at the age of 82.
He was married to:
Linda Stokes (1995-2015) they had two sons, James Arthur and Jacob Nicholas
Ingrid Hajek (1990-1995) they had one son, Alexander James
Sheila Ryan (1976) they had one son, Scott
Dee Jay Mathis (1961-1966) they had one daughter, Tara
He dated Tracy Richman (1988-1993) and Joey Heatherton (1972).