RIP JAMES CAAN

1940 -2022

James Caan was born in New York City and came to prominence playing Sonny Corleone in Coppola’s The Godfather (1972) – a performance which earned him Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor. This would prove to be his signature role, and one which he reprised in The Godfather Part II (1974), with a cameo appearance at the end. Caan starred in the 1971 TV movie Brian’s Song, for which he received a Best Actor Emmy nomination. 

Caan made an early television appearance on Desilu’s “The Untouchables” (above left) in December 1962. 

Caan was on the cover of Rona Barrett’s Hollywood magazine in July 1975. Inside story was about Lucille Ball contending with her son’s affair with Patty Duke. 

In November 1977,  Lucy and James Caan were both guests on the same episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”, although they did not appear on the couch together. Lucy was there to promote her TV special “Lucy Calls The President”. Caan was then in a film titled Another Man, Another Chance.

James Caan was one of the many celebrities who attended Lucy’s 1984 “All Star Party” produced by Variety Clubs Charities. When Lucy made her entrance, Caan blew her a kiss. Lucy appears to have waved back in recognition. 

His final film appearance is currently in post-production and is scheduled for release in March 2023: Gun Monkeys starring Pierce Brosnan. 

Caan was married four times and had five children. He was 82 years old. 

“My acting technique is to look up at God just before the camera rolls and say, ‘Give me a break.’”  ~ JAMES CAAN