James Caan

James Edmund Caan (/kɑːn/ KAHN; March 26, 1940 – July 6, 2022) was an American actor known for his film and television performances.

Quotes

• There's a big difference between wanting to work and having to work. And I had to learn that the hard way. Now money is very important to me, because I ain't got it.

• A "Godfather Four"? Not by Francis, anyway. Who cares? There shouldn't have been a Godfather Part III.

• [on actors taking themselves too seriously] The truth is ... myself, De Niro, Pacino, Hoffman, we were arrogant, pompous asses.

Quotes about James Caan

• I’m so sorry to hear about Jimmy. He was so talented. ~ Barbra Streisand

• James Caan. Loved him very much. Always wanted to be like him. So happy I got to know him. Never ever stopped laughing when I was around that man. His movies were best of the best. We all will miss him terribly. Thinking of his family and sending my love. ~ Adam Sandler

• James Caan was a true delight. My favorite memory of him was shooting part of a montage for the end of Elf and he started playing piano — he played beautifully — I sang and he played and I was just astonished by his talent! ~ Zooey Deschanel