He will be best remembered for his role in The Godfather, and for younger movie fans for playing Buddy's father in Elf.
James Caan is being remembered as a tough guy on screen but a "sweetheart" in real life.
The legendary actor has died at the age of 82.
He will be best remembered for his role in The Godfather, and for younger movie fans for playing Buddy's father in Elf.
Al Pacino's described James Caan as "daring" and a "dear friend", while Barbra Streisand, who starred in Funny Lady with him, said he was "so talented".
Co-star Zooey Deschanel in Elf says she was 'honoured' to get the chance to work with Caan.
I think he was just capable of so many things and that's what made him such a wonderful actor. I was so honored to have worked with him. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LM7LKNprJd
— zooey deschanel (@ZooeyDeschanel) July 7, 2022
Hollywood journalist Jeanne Wolf, who knew James Caan, says he never took himself too seriously:
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