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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.
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Nickname: Jimmy
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James has one brother (Ronnie Caan) and one sister - Barbara (deceased 1981 - Leukemia).
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Grew up in Queens, New York.
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George Lucas considered him for the role of Han Solo in Star Wars.
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Drama Major at Hoftstra University, Long Island, New York.
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James Caan has a Black Belt in Karate.
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He spent 9 years on the Pro Rodeo Circuit.
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His parents were Arthur and Sophie Caan.
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Turned down Roles in M*A*S*H (1970) and Apocalypse Now (1979).
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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.
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During the 1990's he kicked his cocaine habit or 20+ years.
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He is the father of actor Scott Caan.
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He was born at 10:31pm-EST.
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Played football for the Michigan State University.
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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
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Salary
The Godfather: Part II (1974) $35.000
The Godfather (1972) $35,000
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He is 5' 11½" (1.82 m)