James Caan

About James Caan

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

James Edmund Caan is an American actor. After his first roles in The Glory Guys, which received Golden Globe, El Dorado and The Rain People nominations, he became famous in the 1970s with prominent roles in films such as Brian's Song, Cinderella Liberty, The Gambler, Freebie and Bean, Rollerball, Funny Lady, A Bridge Too Far and Chapter Two. For his stellar role in The Godfather, as the Angry Sonny Corleone, Caan was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor and Golden Globe respectively. Caan's later notable performances included roles in Thief, Misery, For the Boys, Eraser, Bottle Rocket and Elf, as well as his role as "Big Ed" Deline in the Las Vegas TV series. He also lent Cloudy his voice with Chance of Meatballs and Cloud with Chance of Meatballs 2

Occupation	Actor
Children	5, including Scott Caan
Years active	1961–present
Political party	Republican
Born	James Edmund Caan, March 26, 1940, The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Alma mater	Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre

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Trivia

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

James Caan before fame

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

Achievement of James Caan

In the Las Vegas television series, he played Big Ed Deline.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$20 Million

James Caan family life

From 1995 through 2009, he was married to Linda Stokes. Scott Caan, his son from his second marriage, went on to become an actor as well. He has three boys, James, Jacob, and Alexander, as well as a daughter named Tara.

Associations of James Caan

In the iconic film The Godfather, he played Al Pacino's on-screen brother.

James Caan Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	176 cm
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