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