James Caan’s Life In Photos: Remember ‘The Godfather’ Actor After His Death At 82

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July 7, 2022 1:41PM EDT

James Caan was a Hollywood legend. Remember his life and career in photos here.

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James Caan: A Life In Photos

James Caan: A Life In Photos — The real deal. James Edmund Caan, was an American actor, born March 26, 1940 and passed away on July 7, 2022 at 82 years old. He was renowned for his dramatic roles like in ‘The Godfather’ saga. Over his career, he was recognized with nominations for four Golden Globes, an Emmy and an Oscar, as well as receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1978.He started working with Francis Ford Coppola with 1969’s ‘The Rain People’ before coming to fame for playing Sonny Corleone in 1972’s ‘The Godfather’, for which he earned an Oscar nom. He reprised the role with a cameo in ‘The Godfather II’.

Other significant roles included ‘Brian’s Song’ (1971), ‘Cinderella Liberty’ (1973), ‘The Gambler’ (1974), ‘Rollerball’ (1975), ‘A Bridge Too Far’ (1977), and ‘Comes a Horseman’ (1978). He worked less in the following decades but had parts in ‘Thief’ (1981), ‘Gardens of Stone’ (1987), ‘Misery’ (1990), ‘Dick Tracy’ (1990), ‘Bottle Rocket’ (1996), ‘The Yards’ (2000), ‘Dogville’ (2003), and ‘Elf’ (2003).

He was married 4 times through his life and has 5 children. For more photos of the actor through his life, see our gallery here.

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James Caan In 1972

James Caan In 1972 — James Caan looks rugged in a denim shirt in this 1972 photo. He had a snazzy belt buckle and beaded necklace.

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James Caan In 2018

James Caan In 2018 — James Caan is awarded with the Vermeil Paris medal on Dec. 6, 2018. What an honor.

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James Caan In 2016

James Caan In 2016 — James Caan attends the 2016 Summer TCA Hallmark Event in Beverly Hills. He wore tinted glasses and was ready for some fun.

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James Caan In 2017

James Caan In 2017 — James Caan attends To the Rescue! Los Angeles Humane Society Benefit at Paramount Pictures Studios, in Los Angeles on Apr. 22, 2017. He was spring chic in a tan jacket.

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James Caan At Craig’s In 2018

James Caan At Craig’s In 2018 — James Caan looks dapper during a night out at the West Hollywood hotspot Craig’s Restaurant on May 24, 2018. He wore a blue jacket with a plaid shirt, jeans, and leather shoes.

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James Caan In Paris

James Caan In Paris — James Caan and fourth wire Linda Stokes appear in Paris in Dec. 2018, where he was honored with the Vermeil medal of the city. Linda and James married in 1995 and divorced in 2017. They have two sons, James Arthur Caan (born 1995) and Jacob Nicholas Caan (born 1998).

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James Caan In 2013

James Caan In 2013 — James Caan looked dapper during the premiere of the play ‘I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers’ in Los Angeles on Dec. 5, 2013. Her wore a blazer and blue plaid shirt with jeans.

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James Caan At The 2013 Cannes Film Festival

James Caan At The 2013 Cannes Film Festival — James Caan appears at a photocall for ‘Blood Ties’ on May 20, 2013. It was during the 66th Cannes Film Festiva.

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James Caan & Wife In 2007

James Caan & Wife In 2007 — James Caan and wife Linda Stokes attend the 6th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in Los Angeles on Jun. 2, 2007. She wore a pink dress and he was in a tan jacket.

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ROBERTO CAVALLI STORE OPENING, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMERICA – 15 FEB 2005

ROBERTO CAVALLI STORE OPENING, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMERICA – 15 FEB 2005 — James Caan appears at the opening of a Roberto Cavalli boutique in Beverly Hills on Feb. 15 2005. He worea grey jacket and posed for photos.

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James Caan At The Premiere Of ‘Ocean’s Eleven’

James Caan At The Premiere Of ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ — James Caan appears at the 2001 premiere of ‘Ocean’s Eleven’. His son Scott was in the heist movie.

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James Caan In NYC In 2003

James Caan In NYC In 2003 — James Caan appears at NBC’s 2003-2004 Upfront presentations on Mat 12. He wore a blue suit and red tie.

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‘The Godfather’

‘The Godfather’ — James Caan appears with Al Pacino (left), Marlon Brandon (center left), and John Cazale (right) while on set of 1972’s ‘The Godfather’. He played hot-headed brother Sonny Corleone in the gangster movie.

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Sonny Packs The Punch

Sonny Packs The Punch — Pow! James Caan punches Gianni Russo in a scene from ‘The Godfather’.

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James Caan In the 70s

James Caan In the 70s — Flex appeal! James Caan shows off his brawny arms in the 70s.

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