James Caan (born March 26, 1940) is an American actor. He is a prominent actor of the late 20th Century, best-known for his starring roles in The Godfather, Misery, A Bridge Too Far, Brian's Song, Rollerball, Kiss Me Goodbye, Elf, and El Dorado. He also starred as "Big Ed" Deline in the television series Las Vegas. read full bio here.