Zooey Deschanel has paid tribute to James Caan after the legendary actor’s loss of life was confirmed by his supervisor and shut relations on Thursday.
Caan, greatest identified for his position as short-tempered gangster Sonny Corleone in The Godfather and affectionately known as Jimmy by shut buddies, handed away peacefully at his Los Angeles house, aged 82, on Wednesday night.
Those that crossed paths with the actor throughout his illustrious six-decade spanning profession have since paid tribute throughout social media, and Deschanel – who famously starred alongside Caan in festive comedy Elf – is the newest to share fond anecdotes from their time on set.
Tragic: Zooey Deschanel has paid tribute to James Caan after the legendary actor’s loss of life was confirmed by his supervisor and shut relations on Thursday
Taking to Instagram, the actress, 42, revealed he was a proficient musician who stunned cast-members – amongst them Will Ferrell – by enjoying an completed piano solo whereas engaged on the 2003 movie.
Sharing a photograph of herself and Ferrell on both aspect of the actor, she wrote: ‘James Caan was a real delight. My favorite reminiscence of him was taking pictures a part of a montage for the tip of Elf and he began enjoying piano – he performed superbly – I sang and he performed and I used to be simply astonished by his expertise!
‘I believe he was simply able to so many issues and that’s what made him such a beautiful actor. I used to be so honoured to have labored with him.’
Caan, who additionally had roles in Distress, Thief, Rollerball and A Bridge Too Far, acquired an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of a mafia household’s eldest son in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 traditional The Godfather.
Essential man: Display screen veteran Caan, who died on Wednesday night, starred alongside Deschanel and Will Ferrell within the 2003 festive comedy Elf (pictured)
‘It’s with nice disappointment that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the night of July 6,’ Caan’s household mentioned in a tweet posted to his account on Thursday.
Caan’s supervisor Matt DelPiano additionally confirmed the information to AFP, including: ‘Jimmy was one of many best. Not solely was he among the best actors our enterprise has ever seen, he was humorous, loyal, caring and beloved.’
Caan began as an actor in Sixties Hollywood, with roles in movies by acclaimed administrators together with Billy Wilder (Irma La Douce), Howard Hawks (El Dorado) and Coppola (The Rain Individuals).
He had a breakthrough tv position in 1970 American soccer drama Brian’s Track, portraying dying gridiron star Brian Piccolo.
Legendary: The actor turned a family identify due to his position in The Godfather (L-R: James Caan as Sonny Corleone, Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone, Al Pacino as Michael Corleone and John Cazale as Fredo Corleone)
However his flip as Sonny Corleone, whose slaying in a hail of bullets at a toll sales space turned one of many defining scenes in Coppola’s The Godfather, established him as a significant actor.
Briefly the very best grossing movie of all time, The Godfather – an adaptation of Mario Puzo’s bestselling novel – gained three Oscars together with greatest image and greatest actor for Marlon Brando.
Caan was amongst three forged members nominated for greatest supporting actor, together with Al Pacino and Robert Duvall.
Chilling: Caan starred in Distress (pictured) as a preferred author who’s imprisoned by a homicidal nurse (Kathy Bates) obsessed along with his romance collection after she finds him within the wake of a automotive crash
‘Jimmy was somebody who stretched by means of my life longer and nearer than any movement image determine I’ve ever identified,’ mentioned Coppola in a press release to AFP.
‘His movies and the various nice roles he performed won’t ever be forgotten. He’ll at all times be my previous buddy from Sunnyside, my collaborator and one of many funniest individuals I’ve ever identified.’
Caan reprised his position in a small cameo for The Godfather Half II, showing in flashback.
Requested in 2010 if he ever will get bored with speaking about The Godfather, Caan replied: “No. I thank God for it.”
‘In contrast to actors that cover, or that don’t like to provide autographs or be acknowledged… I’m very grateful that folks nonetheless keep in mind that I’m alive and all that.’
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‘A legend’: Hollywood stars together with Barbra Streisand and Adam Sandler pay tribute to Godfather actor James Caan following his loss of life at 82
Tributes have poured in for Godfather star James Caan following his loss of life on the age of 82.
The actor — whose most memorable position was as Sonny Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece The Godfather — died on Wednesday night.
His household mentioned in a press release on Twitter: ‘It’s with nice disappointment that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the night of July 6.
Costars: Barbra Streisand — who starred in 1975’s Humorous Woman as Fanny Brice, whereas Caan performed her husband Billy Rose — spoke warmly of her costar in a tribute tweet
‘The household appreciates the outpouring of affection and heartfelt condolences and asks that you just proceed to respect their privateness throughout this tough time.’
Barbra Streisand — who starred in 1975’s Humorous Woman as Fanny Brice, whereas Caan performed her husband Billy Rose — spoke warmly of her costar in a tribute tweet.
‘I’m so sorry to listen to about Jimmy. He was so proficient,’ she wrote, whereas sharing a black-and-white photograph of the 2 that was taken across the time of their movie.
Previous buddies: ‘Jimmy was somebody who stretched by means of my life longer and nearer than any movement image determine I’ve ever identified,’ mentioned Caan’s Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola. (L–R) Coppola, Caan and Talia Shire seen in February in LA
Like brothers: Caan’s Godfather costar Al Pacino referred to as the late actor ‘my fictional brother and my lifelong buddy’; Caan, Marlon Brando, Pacino and John Cazale seen in The Godfather (1972)
Al Pacino, who performed the lead position of Michael Corleone in The Godfather and its sequels, additionally shared a press release about Caan.
‘Jimmy was my fictional brother and my lifelong buddy,’ he mentioned. ‘It’s arduous to consider that he gained’t be on the planet anymore as a result of he was so alive and daring. A fantastic actor, a superb director and my expensive buddy. I’m gonna miss him.’
Caan starred in director Francis Ford Coppola’s first movie, 1969’s The Rain Individuals, they usually went on to make The Godfather in 1972. The filmmaker shared a tribute to the late actor for Deadline.
Candy: Adam Sandler, who was joined by Caan in 1996’s Bulletproof and That’s My Boy (2012), tweeted that he ‘beloved’ the veteran actor ‘very a lot’ and was ‘so joyful I received to know him’
Movie legend: Rob Reiner, who directed the Caan-starring thriller Distress, wrote that he ‘beloved working’ with the late actor
‘Jimmy was somebody who stretched by means of my life longer and nearer than any movement image determine I’ve ever identified,’ Coppola mentioned. ‘From these earlier instances working collectively on The Rain Individuals, and all through all of the milestones of my life, his movies and the various nice roles he performed won’t ever be forgotten. He’ll at all times be my previous buddy from Sunnyside, my collaborator and one of many funniest individuals I’ve ever identified.’
Robert De Niro additionally shared a brief assertion about Caan’s loss of life. De Niro performed a significant supporting position in The Godfather Half II (1974) as younger Vito Corleone, who was performed within the authentic by Marlon Brando.
Caan made a quick look within the closing flashback scene of the sequel, however he and De Niro shared no scenes collectively.
‘I’m very very unhappy to listen to about Jimmy’s passing,’ De Niro mentioned.
Buddies: Arnold Schwarzenegger, who starred with Caan within the 1996 motion thriller Eraser, referred to as him an ‘icon’ and a ‘legend,’ in addition to a ‘nice coaching associate within the health club and a real buddy’
Departed: Antonio Banderas tweeted, ‘A fantastic actor has left us. Deepest condolences to all of his household and family members.’
Adam Sandler, who was joined by Caan in 1996’s Bulletproof and That’s My Boy (2012), tweeted that he ‘beloved’ the veteran actor ‘very a lot.’
‘All the time needed to be like him. So joyful I received to know him. By no means ever stopped laughing once I was round that man. His films had been better of the very best. All of us will miss him terribly. Pondering of his household and sending my love.’
Rob Reiner, who directed Caan’s film Distress, wrote: ‘So sorry to listen to the information. I beloved working with him. And the one Jew I knew who may calf rope with the very best of them. Like to the household.’
Paying tribute: Maria Shriver wrote: ‘So unhappy about Jimmy Caan. He was a legend. He was at all times type to me. Sending his household my love.’
Spectacular filmography: Guardians Of The Galaxy director James Gunn singled out a few of his favourite Caan performances in Michael Mann’s Thief (1981) The Gambler and Freebie And The Bean (each 1974) and Wes Anderson’s Bottle Rocket (1996)
Saluted: Forrest Gump actor Gary Sinise wrote that he was ‘heartbroken’ for the late actors household and buddies whereas complimenting him on his work with veterans
Arnold Schwarzenegger, who starred with Caan within the 1996 motion thriller Eraser, referred to as him an ‘icon’ and a ‘legend.’
‘He impressed everybody who has ever been in entrance of a digicam. I used to be fortunate to work with him and see his expertise and his implausible humorousness firsthand. He was a fantastic coaching associate within the health club and a real buddy, and I’ll miss him.’
Antonio Banderas tweeted, ‘A fantastic actor has left us. Deepest condolences to all of his household and family members.’
Maria Shriver wrote: ‘So unhappy about Jimmy Caan. He was a legend. He was at all times type to me. Sending his household my love.’
Impressed: ‘Unhappy to listen to of James Caan’s passing,’ tweeted Mark Wahlberg, who appeared with him in James Grey’s 2000 crime drama The Yards. ‘It was an honor and pleasure to know and work with a real legend like Jimmy. My deepest condolences to his household and family members. RIP’
Excessive reward: Josh Brolin mentioned that Caan was his ‘buddy’ and ‘spirit animal’
Guardians Of The Galaxy director James Gunn wrote: ‘Relaxation In Peace James Caan. There are such a lot of films of his I like, The Godfather movies in fact being on the very high, however listed here are a number of extra I am keen on (Thief specifically was a Gunn household traditional — I had the poster on my wall in highschool).’
The filmmaker included a number of posters for Caan’s most acclaimed movies, together with Michael Mann’s thriller Thief (1981), The Gambler (1974), the buddy police comedy Freebie And The Bean (1974) and Wes Anderson’s function debut Bottle Rocket (1996), which Caan starred in with Luke and Owen Wilson.
Forrest Gump actor Gary Sinise wrote that he was ‘heartbroken’ for the late actors household and buddies.
‘Fantastic to know him & name him a pal. Jimmy was so supportive of Gary Sinise Basis & my work w/ our veterans. He might be missed. Thanks my buddy. Relaxation in Peace. God bless you.’
‘He was a lot enjoyable’: Sharon stone additionally gushed about working with Caan
‘What a loss’: Thief was amongst Caan’s most lauded movies, and the movie’s director, Michael Mann — greatest identified for helming Warmth and The Final Of The Mohicans — shared a shifting tribute to his previous buddy and colleague
‘Unhappy to listen to of James Caan’s passing,’ tweeted Mark Wahlberg, who appeared with him in James Grey’s 2000 crime drama The Yards. ‘It was an honor and pleasure to know and work with a real legend like Jimmy. My deepest condolences to his household and family members. RIP.’
Josh Brolin mentioned that Caan was his ‘buddy’ and ‘spirit animal.’
‘Each dialog I had with you was stuffed with piss and vinegar and guttural laughs. I like what you dropped at this world: an old style we’re in it collectively however we should poke one another incessantly to maintain the humility and connections taut education. Figuring out you’re an period of man gone whose sensitivities had been many saddens. Bon voyage. my buddy [sic].’
Zoe Saldaña, who appeared with Caan in 2013’s Blood Ties, wrote that ‘it was an honor to have labored with you and exchanged jokes about being from Queens, New York.’
Hometown favourite: Zoe Saldaña, who appeared with Caan in 2013’s Blood Ties, wrote that ‘it was an honor to have labored with you and exchanged jokes about being from Queens, New York’
Shock! Jennifer Tilly recounted a narrative Caan informed her about pranking director Francis Ford Coppola on the set of The Godfather. Coppola favored to steal his meals, so in the future he made an additional spicy sandwich and left it out
Icon: Rapper-turned-actor Ice-T mentioned that Caan ‘was the star of my Favourite film ever. And lots of extra. Respect RIP.’ He included a trailer for 1981’s Thief, suggesting that was his favourite movie
Spectacular checklist: Child Driver director Edgar Wright referred to as the late actor a ‘real megawatt film star’ and listed a few of his traditional movies
Thief was amongst Caan’s most lauded movies, and the movie’s director, Michael Mann — greatest identified for helming Warmth and The Final Of The Mohicans — shared a shifting tribute to his previous buddy and colleague.
‘What a horrible and tragic loss,’ he wrote whereas sharing a photograph of the 2 on the set of Thief. ‘ Jimmy was not only a nice actor with whole dedication and a venturesome spirit, however he had a vitality within the core of his being that drove all the pieces from his artwork and friendship to athletics and superb instances.
‘There was a core of values inside him about how individuals needs to be, kind of. It may be variable, the corners may very well be rounded with city irony, however there was a line and it was non-fungible. And it produced many outrageous and hilarious anecdotes,’ he continued.
Star energy: Actor James Urbaniak referred to as Caan’s cameo position on the finish of The Godfather Half II ‘one of many all-time nice star reveals’
Impressed: Piers Morgan wrote that Caan was a ‘sensible actor’ wrote about how ‘humorous’ and ‘entertaining’ he was once they met at a celebration in Los Angeles
‘I beloved him and I beloved working with him. He reached into the core of his being throughout tough private instances to be the rebellious, half wild baby, institutionalized outsider Frank, in my first movie, Thief. Frank is half Frank, half Jimmy.
‘The character and the person — like his Sonny in The Godfather — had been made for one another,’ he concluded, including, ‘Distinctive. What a loss.’
Actress Jennifer Tilly recounted a hilarious anecdote that Caan had as soon as informed her concerning the making of The Godfather.
‘James Caan at all times had the funniest tales,’ she wrote. ‘As soon as he informed me [director Francis Ford] Coppola had the behavior of grabbing meals off his plate & consuming it, so in the future he made a sandwich with highly regarded jalapeños between two items of buttered bread, & waited exterior Coppola’s airstream…
Dream come true: Comic Andy Richter mentioned he was ‘shocked’ to be taught of Caan’s loss of life earlier than gushing about when he started working with him on Elf. He additionally urged his followers to observe Thief
‘Coppola got here roaring out to direct the following scene, grabbed the sandwich off the plate & wolfed it down. Instantly tears began squirting out of his eyes & he began yelling “What is that this? What did you do to me?! And Jimmy mentioned meekly “Did I ask you to eat my sandwich? Did I?”‘
Comic Andy Richter mentioned he was ‘shocked’ to be taught of Caan’s loss of life.
‘Was fortunate sufficient, after a lifetime of loving his work, to get to work with him and I beloved him as an individual much more. Humorous, heat, self-deprecating, and effortlessly proficient. They are saying by no means meet your heroes, however he proved that to be very very flawed,’ he tweeted.
He additionally urged his followers to observe Thief in a follow-up publish.
It’s successful: Rob Reiner and Caan’s adaptation of Distress, based mostly on the e book by Stephen King, was a crucial and business success; Caan (middle) seen with Reiner (R) and Michael McKean (L) in 2014 in NYC
Rapper-turned-actor Ice-T mentioned that Caan ‘was the star of my Favourite film ever. And lots of extra. Respect RIP.’
He included a trailer for 1981’s Thief, suggesting that was his favourite movie.
Child Driver director Edgar Wright referred to as the late actor a ‘real megawatt film star’ and listed a few of his traditional movies.
Actor and director Alex Winter referred to as Caan a ‘large’ and famous that he had lately seen him at a fiftieth anniversary screening of The Godfather with Coppola and his sister, actress Talia Shire.
Actor James Urbaniak referred to as Caan’s cameo position on the finish of The Godfather Half II ‘one of many all-time nice star reveals.’
‘You possibly can virtually hear the viewers cheering. RIP to an actual one,’ he wrote.
Piers Morgan wrote that Caan was a ‘sensible actor’ and counseled his ‘magnificent efficiency’ in The Godfather as ‘ferocious’ and ‘menacing.’
‘Met him as soon as at a celebration in LA and he was a really humorous & extremely entertaining man. Unhappy information,’ he continued.
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