James Kaan Biography

Latest news biography James Kaan is an American film and television actor who sincerely loved his profession. Having decided to devote life to art, he did not put the fee of the fee - the main thing for the artist was the material with whom he had to work. The performer cherished the reputation, which he built step by step throughout his career until his death. And he could safely say that she was worthy.

Childhood and youth James Kaan was born in New York on March 26.

His parents were migrants who escaped from Germany to the United States due to the persecution of Jews. The boy’s father Arthur worked as a butcher, the mother of Sophie raised children. James grew up with his brother and sister. The childhood of the future actor passed in Kuins, where he graduated from an high school. There he met Francis Ford Coppola. It was not possible to complete the training, but James became interested in acting and entered the school of dramatic art in New York.

Films when the artist began a creative biography, he happened to play in small performances outside Broadway. In Broadway productions, he began to participate in this period of the career of a young man also attracted to work on television. Partner Olivia de Havilland praised his game. In his youth, Kaan had a clear goal: he wanted to act in serious full -length paintings, so he refused passing images in the series.

Success came to M after cooperation with Howard Hawks in the film "Red Line". The tape failed at the box office, but the director liked the game of James, and he invited the artist to shoot a new project - Western Eldorado. The film was incredible success with the audience, as evidenced by high box office. The audience also perceived the work. The role of Mississippi gave Kan the popular popularity.

The drama became a winner of several film festivals and received the approval of critics. The following year, Kaan starred in the film adaptation of John Apdike’s novel “Rabbit, Run”. Most of the paintings of this period with the participation of the actor did not collect the cashier. This threw a shadow on his reputation, and the directors stopped calling James in large projects.

In M, James starred in the television celebration "Brian's Song" and became the nominee of Emmy. The new stage in Kaan’s career started after participating in the creation of the “godfather”. On the set, the artist worked with Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. The image of his hero was remembered by the audience, and experts put forward the artist for Oscar award in the nomination “Best Supporting Actor”.

Later he was also invited to the sequel of the "godfather". Then James Kaan appeared in the player thriller. However, after a meeting with him, director Karel Reish flatly refused to cooperate with the actor. Kaan chosen by him, according to Tobak, became the great Axel Frida, but absolutely not the character that de Niro could create. The role in the Funny Lady brought him a nomination for the Golden Globe as the best comedic actor.

The military drama "The bridge is too far away" came out. The acting ensemble based on the real events of the film was so starry that it did not leave anyone indifferent. Three years later, Kaan was realized as a director. His debut “hide in sight” turned out to be unprofitable, although he received praise of critics. This repulsed the artist the desire to engage in the production of films.

In X, James Kaan was not as popular as in his youth. His photos appeared less often in glossy magazines. A break in work was associated with the fight against drug addiction and depression because of the death of his sister. In M, the premiere of Mizeri, which was a great success, took place. But they were all afraid to fall into the shadow of the main character.

And in a sense, they were right. Work in independent cinema turned out to be unnoticed. In M, the artist returned to the creative peak for a while. The drama "Dogville" and the comedy "Elf" reminded the public about his talent. From for a year he starred in the television project "Las Vegas". Later, the artist appeared with his son Scott in the series “Hawaii 5. The main role went to Kan in the horror film“ Good Neighbor ”.

Despite the abundance of young talented actors in the frame, the attention of the audience throughout the tape was riveted to the hero of James Harold Grain. One of the last works of Kaan was Colonel Tom Rockwell, a character in the criminal drama “From nowhere”. James Kaan has always been successful with women. The actor’s personal life took shape in an unpredictable way, the man married four times and became the father of five children.

His first wife in the year was actress di Jay Matis, she gave James the only daughter of Tara. The marriage turned out to be short -lived - perhaps because he came up with the artist’s career. Kaan entered the next union 10 years after the first divorce. His chosen one was Sheila Marie Ryan, known as an actress, model and ex -girlfriend Elvis Presley. But this event did not strengthen the relationship in the couple.

Celebrities divorced a year after the registration of marriage. It took almost 13 years to restore Kan. After that, he chose a new companion-Life-Kochchi Ingrid Hayek. In this marriage, a son, Alexander, was also born.The relationship was short -lived, but they were accompanied by a scandal. Actress Heidi Flesa told reporters that she met in Kaan when he was still married.

But the contractor denied this information. The fourth wife of James was the costume designer Linda Stawks. In M, the artist divorced again. The couple lived together for nine years. In an interview, the actor said that he and his ex -wife managed to maintain friendly relations. In marriage, the younger sons of Kaan James and Jacob were born. We must pay tribute to the actor - all his wives were beauties.

The growth of the actor was seeing the artist’s health was shaken due to stress from the last divorce. In an interview, the performer said that in a year and a half he acquired a whole bouquet of diseases and needed calm and finances for treatment. James Kaan died on July 6 at the age of 82. The cause of the actor’s death was not announced. In their statement, Kaan representatives noted that although his family appreciates sincere condolences, he asks to respect their private life.