"The most talented people are always the nicest." ― James Caan From James Caan Actor Added on 1/31/2026 About James Caan James Caan was an American actor known for The Godfather, Misery, and Thief. He received an Academy Award nomination for his role as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather. Born: 1940-03-26 Died: 2022-07-06 View all quotes from James Caan