James Caan

A macho leading man whose off-screen woes recall the hotheaded antics of his seminal character from The Godfather, Caan seemed to have it all in the early '70s. After earning raves and an Emmy nominat...
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03/25/1940
Bronx, NY
  • Film's Most Powerful Cancer Dramas
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  • Sarandon to play Samberg's mum in Sandler movie
    By: WENN.com Source June 02, 2011 10:15am EST
    Susan Sarandon is reuniting with funnyman Andy Samberg to play his mother in Adam Sandler's new comedy.
  • Detachment Review
    By: Daniel Hubschman April 29, 2011 9:48am EST
    "[director] Tony Kaye dissects the contemporary classroom with unflinching realism in this heartbreaking drama."
  • The Things They Say
    By: WENN.com Source April 12, 2011 5:00am EST
    "I joke but when I'm not making movies, my wife literally goes 'Go get a job.' And I say, 'Doing what? Making f**king shoes? Start bakin' cakes? I'm a moron! That's why I'm an actor!'" Actor James Caan jokes about his limited skills.
  • The Things They Say
    By: WENN.com Source April 12, 2011 5:00am EST
    "I remember at 16 years old, growing up in Queens (New York), we were punks, but hey, when we went to the theatre, we wore a shirt and tie." Actor James Caan insists he's always had respect for the theatre.
  • Caan fears technology will ruin movie business
    By: WENN.com Source April 11, 2011 7:15am EST
    James Caan fears the movie business is under threat from new technology because film fans will soon be downloading movies straight into their home rather than visiting cinemas.
  • The Things They Say
    By: WENN.com Source April 06, 2011 10:15am EST
    "I cracked my leg somehow. It has screws in it so now the boot's off, and I walk with a cane. Not fun. But I always put my foot in my mouth, so that's probably how whatever happened, happened." Actor James Caan jokes about walking with a cane.
  • Henry's Crime Review
    By: Daniel Hubschman April 04, 2011 8:27am EST
    "...both the romantic and comedic aspects of the story are as bland as the dreary, blue-collar setting."
  • Meester & Vanilla Ice to join Sandler comedy?
    By: WENN.com Source April 01, 2011 2:15pm EST
    Country Strong star Leighton Meester and Vanilla Ice are in talks to play supporting roles in Adam Sandler's new comedy I Hate You, Dad.
  • James Caan, Leighton Meester, and VANILLA ICE Join 'I Hate You, Dad'
    By: Sam Morgan April 01, 2011 1:15pm EST
    Have you ever seen a turtle get down?