James Caan, “The Godfather”, dies at 82.

James Caan, “The Godfather”, dies at 82.


He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Role for the role of Sonny Corleone.





James Caan, “The Godfather”, dies at 82.

The Oscar-nominated actor died Wednesday. James Caan, aged 82 years. He became internationally famous for his role as Sonny Corleone in the movie “The Godfather”. The information was confirmed by the actor’s official Twitter profile.

“It is with great sadness that we report Jimmy’s death on the night of July 6. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and sincere condolences and asks you to continue to respect their privacy in this difficult time. End of the tweet.” (literal translation).

Career

James Langston Edmund Caan was born on March 26, 1940 in New York. He studied economics and played football at the University of Michigan in the United States. In college he discovers a passion for acting and decides to change his field of study by entering the theater.

In the early 1960s, Caan participated in stage plays and made her television debut with a guest appearance on the series “Naked City”in 1961. At that time he used the name Jimmy Caan.




James Caan, the de

Her film debut came two years later, with a role in the film “Irma la Douce” (1963).

Called by Francis Ford Coppola to audition for “The Godfather” (1972), Caan won the role that changed his life: Sonny Corleone, Don Corleone’s eldest son, played by Marlon Brando. The actor received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for the work.

Source: Terra

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