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James Edmund Caan (/ k ɑː n / KAHN; March 26, 1940 – July 6, 2022) was an American actor. He came to prominence playing Sonny Corleone in The Godfather (1972) – a performance that earned him Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor.
IMDb profile of James Caan, the actor who played Sonny Corleone in The Godfather and starred in many other films and TV shows. Learn about his life, career, achievements, trivia and more.
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- The Bronx, New York, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Jul 23, 2022 · The actor died on July 6 at age 82 from a heart attack and coronary artery disease, according to a death certificate obtained by PEOPLE. He also had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure, the document shows.
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Learn about the life and career of James Caan, a versatile and enigmatic actor who starred in The Godfather, Misery, Thief and more. Find out his birth and death dates, family, awards, trivia and filmography.
- March 26, 1940
- July 6, 2022
Jul 7, 2022 · James Caan, who built a durable film career in varied roles across six decades but was forever identified most closely with one of his earliest characters, the quick-tempered, skirt-chasing Sonny...
Jul 7, 2022 · The actor, who also starred in Brian's Song and Misery, passed away on July 6, according to his Twitter account. He was known for his swagger, humour and Oscar-nominated role as the eldest son of Mafia boss Vito Corleone.
Jul 7, 2022 · James Caan, the veteran screen actor known for his work in such films as “The Godfather,” “Misery” and “Elf,” has died, his family said in a statement on his verified Twitter...
