Photo: SGranitz/WireImageSylvester Stalloneis giving his late palJames Caana proper send-off.The Golden Globe winner, 76, joined the tributes to his “good friend” Caan on Friday, sharing a statement in his memory and some fond throwback photos on Instagram after theGodfatherstardied at age 82on Wednesday.“I will miss my good friend and great actor, James Caan! Tough, Smart, a man’s man. One of a kind!” Stallone captioned thepost.He and Caan first worked onscreen together in season 2 of NBC’sLas Vegasin 2005, in which Caan starred as Ed Deline. Most recently, they both appeared in the documentaryChuck Zito: An American Story.Caan’sdeath was announcedThursday with a statement on his verified Twitter account. His cause of death was not immediately made available.“It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6,” the statement read. “The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time. End of tweet.“With an onscreen career spanning six decades, some of Caan’s most notable roles includedThe Godfather(1972),Misery(1990) andElf(2003). He’s also starred in such films asBrian’s Song(1971),Cinderella Liberty(1973),The Gambler(1974),Rollerball(1975),Dick Tracy(1990),Bottle Rocket(1996) andEraser(1996).Caan also earned several accolades throughout his illustrious career, including fourGolden Globenominations, as well as nods from both theAcademy Awardsand theEmmy Awards. In 1978, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.James Caan.Matt Carr/GettyCaan spoke about how he “was always cast as Mister Tough Guy or Mister Hero” during an interview withThe Independentin 2021, adding: “They wouldn’t let me do much else.“He also said he was itching “to do some really good character stuff” before he died, explaining, “Henry Fondaalways said he wanted to do a good picture before he passed away. He was never satisfied. I mean, I thought he did a couple of great pictures, you know?“RELATED VIDEO: James Caan, The Godfather and Elf Acting Legend, Dead at 82"But now I get what he meant,” he continued. “I really want to work. I taught an acting class for a couple of years here, which was fun and rewarding, but it’s not as much fun as doing it. I just want the opportunity, while I’m still walking, to do something that will have you calling me and saying, ‘Jimmy, that was really good.’ ““If you know any directors, tell ‘em I’m ready,” Caan added.Other tributes to Caanhave flooded social mediafrom friends, fans and Hollywood cohorts, includingBarbra Streisand,Adam Sandler,Zooey Deschanel, Rob Reiner, Jennifer Tilly and his Godfather costarsRobert De NiroandAl Pacino, as well asMisery’sKathy Bates.
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Sylvester Stalloneis giving his late palJames Caana proper send-off.The Golden Globe winner, 76, joined the tributes to his “good friend” Caan on Friday, sharing a statement in his memory and some fond throwback photos on Instagram after theGodfatherstardied at age 82on Wednesday.“I will miss my good friend and great actor, James Caan! Tough, Smart, a man’s man. One of a kind!” Stallone captioned thepost.He and Caan first worked onscreen together in season 2 of NBC’sLas Vegasin 2005, in which Caan starred as Ed Deline. Most recently, they both appeared in the documentaryChuck Zito: An American Story.Caan’sdeath was announcedThursday with a statement on his verified Twitter account. His cause of death was not immediately made available.“It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6,” the statement read. “The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time. End of tweet.“With an onscreen career spanning six decades, some of Caan’s most notable roles includedThe Godfather(1972),Misery(1990) andElf(2003). He’s also starred in such films asBrian’s Song(1971),Cinderella Liberty(1973),The Gambler(1974),Rollerball(1975),Dick Tracy(1990),Bottle Rocket(1996) andEraser(1996).Caan also earned several accolades throughout his illustrious career, including fourGolden Globenominations, as well as nods from both theAcademy Awardsand theEmmy Awards. In 1978, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.James Caan.Matt Carr/GettyCaan spoke about how he “was always cast as Mister Tough Guy or Mister Hero” during an interview withThe Independentin 2021, adding: “They wouldn’t let me do much else.“He also said he was itching “to do some really good character stuff” before he died, explaining, “Henry Fondaalways said he wanted to do a good picture before he passed away. He was never satisfied. I mean, I thought he did a couple of great pictures, you know?“RELATED VIDEO: James Caan, The Godfather and Elf Acting Legend, Dead at 82"But now I get what he meant,” he continued. “I really want to work. I taught an acting class for a couple of years here, which was fun and rewarding, but it’s not as much fun as doing it. I just want the opportunity, while I’m still walking, to do something that will have you calling me and saying, ‘Jimmy, that was really good.’ ““If you know any directors, tell ‘em I’m ready,” Caan added.Other tributes to Caanhave flooded social mediafrom friends, fans and Hollywood cohorts, includingBarbra Streisand,Adam Sandler,Zooey Deschanel, Rob Reiner, Jennifer Tilly and his Godfather costarsRobert De NiroandAl Pacino, as well asMisery’sKathy Bates.
Sylvester Stalloneis giving his late palJames Caana proper send-off.
The Golden Globe winner, 76, joined the tributes to his “good friend” Caan on Friday, sharing a statement in his memory and some fond throwback photos on Instagram after theGodfatherstardied at age 82on Wednesday.
“I will miss my good friend and great actor, James Caan! Tough, Smart, a man’s man. One of a kind!” Stallone captioned thepost.
He and Caan first worked onscreen together in season 2 of NBC’sLas Vegasin 2005, in which Caan starred as Ed Deline. Most recently, they both appeared in the documentaryChuck Zito: An American Story.
Caan’sdeath was announcedThursday with a statement on his verified Twitter account. His cause of death was not immediately made available.
“It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6,” the statement read. “The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time. End of tweet.”
With an onscreen career spanning six decades, some of Caan’s most notable roles includedThe Godfather(1972),Misery(1990) andElf(2003). He’s also starred in such films asBrian’s Song(1971),Cinderella Liberty(1973),The Gambler(1974),Rollerball(1975),Dick Tracy(1990),Bottle Rocket(1996) andEraser(1996).
Caan also earned several accolades throughout his illustrious career, including fourGolden Globenominations, as well as nods from both theAcademy Awardsand theEmmy Awards. In 1978, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
James Caan.Matt Carr/Getty
Caan spoke about how he “was always cast as Mister Tough Guy or Mister Hero” during an interview withThe Independentin 2021, adding: “They wouldn’t let me do much else.”
He also said he was itching “to do some really good character stuff” before he died, explaining, “Henry Fondaalways said he wanted to do a good picture before he passed away. He was never satisfied. I mean, I thought he did a couple of great pictures, you know?”
RELATED VIDEO: James Caan, The Godfather and Elf Acting Legend, Dead at 82
“But now I get what he meant,” he continued. “I really want to work. I taught an acting class for a couple of years here, which was fun and rewarding, but it’s not as much fun as doing it. I just want the opportunity, while I’m still walking, to do something that will have you calling me and saying, ‘Jimmy, that was really good.’ "
“If you know any directors, tell ‘em I’m ready,” Caan added.
Other tributes to Caanhave flooded social mediafrom friends, fans and Hollywood cohorts, includingBarbra Streisand,Adam Sandler,Zooey Deschanel, Rob Reiner, Jennifer Tilly and his Godfather costarsRobert De NiroandAl Pacino, as well asMisery’sKathy Bates.
source: people.com
