James Tolkan
Actor · Producer
Born Jun 20, 1931 · Calumet, Michigan, USA
Active 1954–2026
Fiery, forceful and intimidating character actor James Tolkan carved out a nice little niche for himself in both movies and television alike as a formidable portrayer of fierce and flinty hard-boiled tough guy types.
Filmography
Back to the Future (1985) — Mr. StricklandBack to the Future Part II (1989) — StricklandBack to the Future Part III (1990) — Marshal StricklandTop Gun (1986) — StingerThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) — Dr. OatesThe Wonder Years (1988) — Coach SilvaSerpico (1973) — SteigerTales from the Crypt (1989) — Sgt. McClaine ("segment "The Trap")WarGames (1983) — WiganBone Tomahawk (2015) — PianistLove and Death (1975) — NapoleonMiami Vice (1984) — Mason MatherLeverage (2008) — Dean ChesnyThe Amityville Horror (1979) — CoronerDick Tracy (1990) — NumbersMasters of the Universe (1987) — LubicThe Pretender (1996) — FBI Special Agent KorkosThe Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) — The Man's Contact ManProblem Child 2 (1991) — Mr. ThronEarly Edition (1996) — Coach PhilipsHill Street Blues (1981)Prince of the City (1981) — George PolitoRemington Steele (1982) — Norman KeyesWolfen (1981) — Baldy