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1986
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James Stewart Tolkan (born June 20, 1931) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Mr. Strickland in Back to the Future (1985) and Back to the Future Part II (1989), and as Marshal Strickland in Back to the Future Part III (1990). Other memorable film roles include Love and Death (1975), Top Gun (1986), Masters of the Universe ...
James Tolkan is a character actor known for his roles in Back to the Future, Top Gun, WarGames and more. IMDb provides his filmography, trivia, photos, videos and contact info.
- Actor, Director
- June 20, 1931
- 3 min
James Tolkan is a versatile character actor who has played various roles in movies and TV, such as the police lieutenant in Serpico, the high school principal in Back to the Future, and the mayor in Masters of the Universe. Learn more about his life, career, and filmography on The Movie Database (TMDB), a comprehensive source of information about movies and TV.
Sep 22, 2012 · James Tolkan is a stage actor who originated the role of Dave Moss in "Glengarry Glen Ross" and played the role of Doc in "Top Gun". He shares his experiences working with directors Tony Scott and Sidney Lumet, and his memories of working on Broadway. He also talks about his upcoming appearance at Con X Kansas City Convention.
James Stewart Tolkan was born on June 20, 1931, to Dale Nichols and Ralph M. Tolkan. He attended the University of Iowa, Coe College, and Eastern Arizona College. He served in the United States Navy for a year before leaving for New York to pursue a career in acting, and joined the Actors Studio.
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James Tolkan is a character actor who appeared in films such as "Back to the Future", "Top Gun" and "Serpico". See his highest rated movies, photos, TV credits and birthday on Rotten Tomatoes.
