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Born in the Bronx and raised in Queens, New York, James Caan knew early on that he did not want to follow in his father's footsteps and work in the family meat business. He entered Michigan State University at age 16 to study economics and play football. He then transferred to Hofstra Universiy to study law, and during a spring break, was accepted into Stanford Meisner's Neighborhood playhouse. Caan won a scholarship to study with Wynn Handman, then went on to get the first four jobs he auditioned for in the theater.
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James Caan fans take note: he will appear in the first episode of the new season to wrap up his storyline, and resolve those cliffhangers from the final episode this season. Along with Caan, Nikki Cox is ... leaving the show. Hmmm...mysterious billionaire? They should give Selleck's character the name Robin Masters. That would be funny.
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HARRY AND WALTER GO TO NEW YORK It's non-stop fun when Harry (James Caan, The Godfather) and Walter (Elliott Gould, Mash) turn to crime and pirate plans for a new "impenetrable" safe. Rated PG Color Mono $14.95 108 Mins. VHS #60012 UPC #0-43396-60012-6
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James Caan born March 26, 1940 (some sources say 1939), in the Bronx, New York. Caan briefly attended Michigan State University before transferring to New York’s Hofstra University, where he majored in theater. Upon his graduation, he studied under Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse. In 1960, Caan made his stage acting debut in La Ronde. The following year, he appeared on Broadway in the production of Blood, Sweat, and Stanley Poole (1961) Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Caan’s personal life was surrounded by controversy. Following widespread rumors of drug abuse, he was arrested three times—twice for assault and once for allegedly threatening rapper Derek Lee with a gun.
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Actor James Caan talks about balancing big-budget movies and smaller independent films in a new phase of his career. In one of those smaller films, "The Yards", Caan portrays a corrupt railway contractor--he discusses the role with Charlie.
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Biography: Like so many other prominent actors of the 1970s, the versatile James Caan rose to success on the strength of his riveting performance in The Godfather. Born March 26, 1939 in the Bronx, New York, Caan decided to pursue a career in acting while attending college, and in 1960 was accepted by Sanford Meisner ...Read full biography
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