The star was the protagonist of many films between the seventies and eighties. To announce the death of the family on Twitter
James Caanthe unforgettable Oscar nominee in the role of Sonny Corleonethe reckless son of Mafia boss Marlon Brando The Godfather, died. He was 82 years old. The news was reported by the family on Twitter. The actor has also had notable roles in major films such as Misery Must Not Die, Violent Roads, Brian’s Song, Major Rollerbafilm ll and $ 40,000 Not to Die. Sonny’s violent end in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather – riddled in a car by one rain of bullets – one of the most memorable scenes of the film which this year celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. The actor originally auditioned for the role of Michaelthen went to Al Pacino.
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It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6.
The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.
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— James Caan (@James_Caan) July 7, 2022
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Born in New York, in a neighborhood of the Bronxon March 26, 1940, Caan begins acting for television in series such as The Untouchables (1962). His first noteworthy performance in a film was that of a menacing criminal in the thriller A day of terror (1964). In 1966 he appeared in El Dorado with John Wayne. He gets the first courses awards for his portrayal of a football player who suffered brain damage in Francis Ford Coppola’s I’m Not Home Tonight (1969). His interpretation of the football player Brian Piccolo on the verge of death in the tv movie Brian’s Song (1970). The following year Coppola called him for The Godfather (1971), in the role of Santino Sonny Corleone, which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
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Another of his great roles in Misery Must Not Die, adapted from the bestseller by Stephen Kingwhere he plays a writer kidnapped by an evil woman, played by Kathy Bates. Jimmy was one of the greatest. Not only was he one of the best actors our industry has ever seen, but he was too fun, loyal, caring and loved, said the manager of the star, Matt DelPiano. Caan had also had roles in the movies Violent roads e Rollerball.
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