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James Caan, veteran 'Godfather' and 'Elf' actor, dies at 82

Movie tough guy James Caan, best known for his work in such big-screen classics as "The Godfather" and "Elf," died on Wednesday, his family said.

He was 82.

"It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6," according to a family statement posted to Twitter.

"The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time."


https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ja ... -rcna37148

Damn

“Look what they did to my boy.“

My favorite Caan performance was in The Gambler, still the best movie look at a compulsive gambler.

It's also a remarkable list of roles he was offered and didn't play - Popeye Doyle, Randall McMurphy, Ted Kramer, Han Solo,et al

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kroxquo wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:51 am

It's also a remarkable list of roles he was offered and didn't play - Popeye Doyle, Randall McMurphy, Ted Kramer, Han Solo,et al

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I can't see him as Han Solo.

My favorite of his roles is Paul Sheldon. (I'll let you name the film.)

Bob Juch wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:12 am

kroxquo wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:51 am

It's also a remarkable list of roles he was offered and didn't play - Popeye Doyle, Randall McMurphy, Ted Kramer, Han Solo,et al

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I can't see him as Han Solo.

My favorite of his roles is Paul Sheldon. (I'll let you name the film.)

Neither could he. His quote later was, "They didn't want an actor. That's why they hired Harrison Ford."

kroxquo wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:51 am

It's also a remarkable list of roles he was offered and didn't play - Popeye Doyle

What was most remarkable wasn't that Caan turned that role down (as did Steve McQueen, Lee Marvin, and Robert Mitchum), but that Jackie Gleason also turned down the role. I have a hard time picturing Sheriff Buford T. Justice in this scene:

Same as Marley, my favorite was Paul Sheldon.

Also my favorite of Kathy Bates. SteelersFan won't watch it because she's so convincing.