James Caan: 'The Godfather' star creates Hollywood legacy with signature movie roles across the decades
James Caan earned his stripes in the entertainment industry decades ago, starring in one of the most iconic film franchises — "The Godfather." He portrayed Sonny Corleone, the eldest son of mafia don Vito Corleone, played by Marlon Brando, who was known as much for his fiery temper as he was for his violent, bullet-ridden death scene in the classic 1972 Francis Ford Coppola movie. But Caan's work with Coppola, and in front of the camera, began years before.