Oscar-nominated 'Godfather' actor James Caan dies at 82

[Scott]

Oscar-nominated 'Godfather' actor James Caan dies at 82

 

 

 

LOS ANGELES, July 7 (Reuters) - American actor James Caan, who starred as gangster Sonny Corleone in epic mafia film "The Godfather," has died at age 82, his family said in a statement on Thursday.

The statement, posted on Caan's official Twitter account, said the actor died Wednesday evening. No cause of death or location were provided.

"The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time," the statement said.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/godfather-actor-james-caan-has-died-age-82-2022-07-07/

[John Drake]

Many good films in his career. Too many to list. A glance at his filmography shows just what a landmark figure he was in the industry.

[riclag]

RIP Don Santino Corleone

Edited July 8, 2022 by riclag

[bendejo]

I liked him in City of Ghosts (even though Depardieu stole the show).

He played tough guys and was born in a tough part of NYC (same area as Pacino).  Really irks me to hear fake Noo Yawk accents in movies.

 

Maybe City of Ghosts is not well-known, he plays a con man hiding out in Cambodia.  It may remind you of certain characters you'd meet in LOS.