James Caan dies at 82: Relive the actor’s iconic look on screen
Godfather Actor James Caan passed away at the age of 82 on Wednesday.
The downfall of the actor, who also starred in movies like Elf, Brian’s Song, and Gamblercame as a shock to the world, to many famous people – from Anupam Kher for Adam Sandler – pay their respects on social media.
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Known as ‘Jimmy’ to his friends, Caan not only impressed audiences with his versatile acting, but also admired for his charming personality and impeccable style.
So here are some iconic look of legendary actors.
In Brian’s songCaan writes essay about football player Brian Piccolo – a performance that got him Emmy Award. His friendship with teammate Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams) represents a close interracial friendship that broke down the unconventional notions people had in those days, which really left a mark. .
His character, that broad focus on football, shines in the number 41 jersey with extra-large padded shoulders. The look was paired with a pair of white jogger pants and sport studs.
Played as one of the three racers in the Howard Hawks movie, Red line 7000, Caan appeared on the track with a luxurious and elegant white double suit. The jumpsuit also has his character’s name – Mike Marsh – embroidery on it.
As a key character in another Howard Hawks movie, Caan wears a vintage leather jacket with his signature hem stitched on it. Mississippi’s role in El Dorado also introduced the classic cowboy style hat that created quite a bit of hype back then.
He immortalized himself as Santino ‘Sonny’ Corleone in Godfather. One of the scenes that has topped the charts, is the scene where Sonny is shot to death multiple times as he steps out of his car in a gray tank top paired with a formal blue collared shirt.
Brought him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his work in Godfather, To this day, Sonny remains a fan-favorite character and is considered the centerpiece of the film.
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