James Caan

Movie Actor

Birthday March 26, 1940

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace The Bronx, NY

DEATH DATE Jul 6, 2022 (82)

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About

Actor best known for his role as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather. His other notable film credits include El Dorado, Elf, Misery, and Kiss Me Goodbye. 

Before Fame

He played football for Michigan State University and participated in rodeos. 

Trivia

He played the role of Big Ed Deline in the Las Vegas TV series. 

Family Life

He was married to Linda Stokes from 1995 to 2009. His son, Scott Caan, was born out of his second marriage and also became an actor. Along with Scott, he had sons named James, Jacob, and Alexander and a daughter named Tara. 

Associated With

He played the on-screen brother of Al Pacino in the classic film The Godfather. 

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