BREAKING: James Caan, the prolific actor known for his roles in "The Godfather" films, has died at the age of 82, his family says. https://t.co/ePcHluwfqp
— ABC News (@ABC) July 7, 2022
RIP James Caan
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It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6.
— James Caan (@James_Caan) July 7, 2022
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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Sad. Just listened to the "Misery" pod on The Rewatchables where they spent a good amount of time talking about him and his career.
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the prolific actor know for his role in "Elf".
RIP
Super Sky Point to the legendary James Caan. One of the all-time fucking men’s men. End of tweet. #RIP pic.twitter.com/VIE0Nj5x5w
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Died on screen in his two best films imho.
As Brian Piccalo in Brian's Song, and of course his memorable assassination on the causeway in Godfather.
As Brian Piccalo in Brian's Song, and of course his memorable assassination on the causeway in Godfather.
feels oddly appropriate
Hard to believe he was only 31-32 in the Godfather.
Great movie star
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The second movie he was in that had a horse?LCE said:
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feels oddly appropriate
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I get that these folks all have publicists and social media folks, but I'm slightly weirded out to see @James_Caan announcing James Caan's death.
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Mr. AGSPRT04 said:
Hard to believe he was only 31-32 in the Godfather.
To be honest it is crazy how many of them are still alive (*knock on wood) if you think about how old that movie is.
That movie was released in 72, and II in 74. With how old those films are you'd think more of Pacino, Duvall, DeNiro (II), Keaton, Shire, and Coppola would be gone by now (*knock on wood again).
One guy that unfortunately did not make it was the amazing John Cazale (Fredo) who died of cancer after shooting his scenes in the Deer Hunter. He was cast in that film but the studios pushed back with his diagnosis afraid him passing during filming would screw the whole film up. Robert DeNiro supposedly picked up the insurance bill out of pocket when the studios wouldn't to have Cazale in it.
I think he coulda potentially been as good or even better than DeNiro, Pacino, and Duvall long term.
This is such a baller move after he breaks the dude's camera. Love it.
Cazale was an amazing actor who was taken way too young. He was only in a handful of movies, but most of them wound up being nominated for Picture of the Year Oscars. A very brief but prolific career.Orlando Ayala Cant Read said:Mr. AGSPRT04 said:
Hard to believe he was only 31-32 in the Godfather.
To be honest it is crazy how many of them are still alive (*knock on wood) if you think about how old that movie is.
That movie was released in 72, and II in 74. With how old those films are you'd think more of Pacino, Duvall, DeNiro (II), Keaton, Shire, and Coppola would be gone by now (*knock on wood again).
One guy that unfortunately did not make it was the amazing John Cazale (Fredo) who died of cancer after shooting his scenes in the Deer Hunter. He was cast in that film but the studios pushed back with his diagnosis afraid him passing during filming would screw the whole film up. Robert DeNiro supposedly picked up the insurance bill out of pocket when the studios wouldn't to have Cazale in it.
I think he coulda potentially been as good or even better than DeNiro, Pacino, and Duvall long term.
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Team Mates and friends till the end. RIP Jimmy 💔#jamescaan pic.twitter.com/s7lfMzMlh3
— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) July 7, 2022
Cultural appropriation! How's does a Jewish boy from the Bronx take these great Italian roles?Orlando Ayala Cant Read said:
Died on screen in his two best films imho.
As Brian Piccalo in Brian's Song, and of course his memorable assassination on the causeway in Godfather.
Although I gotta say, he did better than the Duke playing a Mongol.
RIP Buddy's dad.
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At the height of his popularity in the 1970s, he seemingly could have had just about any role he wanted, but he surprised Hollywood by turning down some big ones, including the leads in The French Connection, One Flew Over the ****oo's Nest and Kramer vs. Kramer. (Each brought an Oscar to its respective star.)
He also said no to playing Hans Solo in Star Wars, Captain Willard in Apocalypse Now and a part in Superman.
What do you boys want for breakfast BBQ ?.....OK Chili.
Very underrated movie & one of my favorite James Caan movies . . . Thief.
Sorry to admit I still haven't seen Brian's Song. I think it would wreck me. Loved Caan in movies, RIP.
get out the tissue. It's a freaking tear jerker.Chipotlemonger said:
Sorry to admit I still haven't seen Brian's Song. I think it would wreck me. Loved Caan in movies, RIP.
What do you boys want for breakfast BBQ ?.....OK Chili.
Back when I was working in Junketland, I would frequently take my two very young sons with me to the press days. One particular Saturday or Sunday, we had several junkets to do including the one for THAT’S MY BOY with Sandler and Samberg. (1/7)
— DrewMcWeeny (@DrewMcWeeny) July 7, 2022
I sit down, we start talking, and less than 30 seconds into the interview, I hear laughter from the other room. My boys. And they’re really making noise. I’m mortified, but I don’t want to stop the interview, so I keep going. (3/7)
— DrewMcWeeny (@DrewMcWeeny) July 7, 2022
The interview ends, I stomp into the adjoining room where I find them sitting with the actor who played Sandler’s dad in the film. He’s been egging them on. Getting them to make noise. He’s been watching me to see what I’ll do, and he’s positively twinkling about it. (5/7)
— DrewMcWeeny (@DrewMcWeeny) July 7, 2022
When we’ve watched THE GODFATHER or MISERY or any of his films, I’ve reminded them of this encounter to their unending delight. James Caan was a no-joke wild man and a great character actor and he will be profoundly missed. (7/7)
— DrewMcWeeny (@DrewMcWeeny) July 7, 2022
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tk for tu juan said:The second movie he was in that had a horse?LCE said:
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I thought he died five years ago
Cool story!
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I thought he died five years ago
I believe he has had a health scare or 2? Or some issue that came up?
Alan Bourdillion Traherne, aka "Mississippi"Milwaukees Best Light said:tk for tu juan said:The second movie he was in that had a horse?LCE said:
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Growing up, I loved the movie The Program. Came out when I was in junior high, when my friends and I really started to get into college football, and Caan obviously played the head coach.
Years later, when I first moved to LA, I used to work out at Gold's Gym in Venice Beach. Got on a treadmill once, and realized that on the treadmill next to me was Andrew Bryniarksi, who played Lattimer, the crazy linebacker, in the movie (who had also just played Leatherface in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake with Jessica Biel). That in and of itself was pretty cool. But then, a few minutes later, James Caan himself walked in, spotted Bryniarski, and came over and said hey. They were still friendly, and I was silently freaking out as they talked. Caan then started his workout on a nearby machine, and suddenly I was basically "training" with (or at least among) the head coach and star linebacker from one of my favorite movies growing up. Was such a fun moment.
Ended up seeing Caan there multiple times, and he was always just the nicest, friendliest guy. Will never forget how cool he was.
(That place was insane, btw. I'm no bodybuilder, but it was basically Mecca for bodybuilders and those athletic movie star types. Saw so many of them there over the years… Schwarzenegger, The Rock, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Paul Walker… they all worked out there from time to time.)
Years later, when I first moved to LA, I used to work out at Gold's Gym in Venice Beach. Got on a treadmill once, and realized that on the treadmill next to me was Andrew Bryniarksi, who played Lattimer, the crazy linebacker, in the movie (who had also just played Leatherface in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake with Jessica Biel). That in and of itself was pretty cool. But then, a few minutes later, James Caan himself walked in, spotted Bryniarski, and came over and said hey. They were still friendly, and I was silently freaking out as they talked. Caan then started his workout on a nearby machine, and suddenly I was basically "training" with (or at least among) the head coach and star linebacker from one of my favorite movies growing up. Was such a fun moment.
Ended up seeing Caan there multiple times, and he was always just the nicest, friendliest guy. Will never forget how cool he was.
(That place was insane, btw. I'm no bodybuilder, but it was basically Mecca for bodybuilders and those athletic movie star types. Saw so many of them there over the years… Schwarzenegger, The Rock, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Paul Walker… they all worked out there from time to time.)
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