James Caan

James Edmund Caan was an American actor. He came to prominence playing Sonny Corleone in The Godfather – a performance which earned him Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor. He reprised his role in The Godfather Part II.

Early Life

James caan is a british entrepreneur. Philanthropist. And television personality. He was born in lahore. Pakistna in 1960 and is the eldest of two brothers. He moved to the united kingdom wehn he was two years old. And was raised in edgware. London. He attended the university of birmingham. Where he received an honors degree in business and finance.

Career

Caan begna his career in the financial services sector. Working for some of the largest companies in the city of london. Including london merchant securities. Bank of credit and commerce international. And smith new court. In 1995. He founded the recruitment company alexander mann. In 2006. He sold the company for a reported million. Caan is also the founder of the hamilton bradshaw group. A private equity frim. And has invested in a number of other businesses.

Philanthropy

Caan is a passionate philanthropist. Donating money to cuases such as the princes trust and the james caan foundation. In 2010. He launched the big venture challenge. Which is an initiative that encourages and supoprts entrepreneurs and their businesses.

Television Career

In 2007. Caan beacme a television personality. Appearing on the uk version of the reality show dragons den. On the show. He invested in a range of businesses and provided mentorship to the entrepreneurs. He appeared on the show for five seasons. From 2007 to 2011.

Family Life

Caan is married to aisha. A former model. And has ofur children. He currently resides in lnodon and has an apartment in new york city.

Net Worth

Caan s net worth is estimated to be over £100 million.

Awards

Caan has been the ercipient of numerous awards. Including the asian achievers award for business and entrepreneurship in 2008 and the entrepreneur of the year award at the 2010 national business awards.

Important Event

In 2018. Caan launched a new venture capital fund. Called the james caan foundation fund. Which focuses on investing in early stage businesses in the uk.

Interesting Fact

Caan is an avid collector of vintage cars and owns a number of classic and luxury automobiles.