James Caan

While starring in Las Vegas, James appeared in 2 of NBC's The More You Know public service announcements. His topics were mentoring and reading.

Nickname: Jimmy

James has one brother (Ronnie Caan) and one sister - Barbara (deceased 1981 - Leukemia).

Grew up in Queens, New York.

George Lucas considered him for the role of Han Solo in Star Wars.

Drama Major at Hoftstra University, Long Island, New York.

James Caan has a Black Belt in Karate.

He spent 9 years on the Pro Rodeo Circuit.

His parents were Arthur and Sophie Caan.

Turned down Roles in M*A*S*H (1970) and Apocalypse Now (1979).

He himself states that the movie Thief (1981) is one of his favourite films, in which he himself stars and his brother Ronnie Caan produces.

During the 1990's he kicked his cocaine habit or 20+ years.

He is the father of actor Scott Caan.

He was born at 10:31pm-EST.

Played football for the Michigan State University.

Spouse: Linda Stokes (7 October 1995 - present) 2 children Ingrid Hajek (9 September 1990 - March 1995) (divorced) 1 child Sheila Ryan (1976 - 1977) (divorced) 1 child Dee Jay Mathis (1960 - 1966) (divorced) 1 child

Salary The Godfather: Part II (1974) $35.000 The Godfather (1972) $35,000

He is 5' 11½" (1.82 m)