James Caan
| Born | March 26, 1940 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York, United States |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.76m) |
| Spouse | Linda Stokes, Ingrid Hajek, Sheila Marie Ryan, Dee Jay Mathis |
| Children | Scott Caan |
| Parents | Sophie Caan, Arthur Caan |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Funny Lady | Nominated |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | The Gambler (1974 film) | Nominated |
| 1973 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Godfather | Nominated |
| 1973 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | The Godfather | Nominated |
| 1972 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Brian's Song | Nominated |
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