James Edmund Caan (born March 26, 1940) is an American actor. After early roles in films such as
El Dorado (1966), Caan came into prominence in the 1970s with significant roles in films such as
Brian's Song (1971),
The Godfather (1972),
The Gambler (1974),
Rollerball (1975), and
A Bridge Too Far (1977). Some of Caan's subsequent notable performances include roles in
Thief (1981),
Misery (1990),
For the Boys (1991),
Bottle Rocket (1996), and
Elf (2003), as well as the role of "Big Ed" Deline in the television series
Las Vegas (2003-2008). For his role in
The Godfather, he was nominated for the
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.