Where to watch James Tolkan in the UK
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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. James Stewart Tolkan was born on June 20, 1931 in Calumet, Michigan. His father, Ralph M. Tolkan, was a cattle dealer. James attended the University of Iowa, Coe College and Eastern Arizona College. After serving a year-long stint in the United States Navy, Tolkan went to New York and studied acting with both Lee Strasberg and Stella Adler at the Actors Studio. Short and bald, wi…
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- Miami Vice (1984) as Mason Mather
- Hill Street Blues (1981) Cast
- Early Edition (1996) as Coach Philips
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Coach Silva
- The Equalizer (1985) as Ruger
- Naked City (1958) as Evan Humbolt, Mail Clerk
- The Pretender (1996) as FBI Special Agent Korkos
- Leverage (2008) as Dean Chesny
- Remington Steele (1982) as Norman Keyes
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Sgt. McClaine ("segment "The Trap")
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Dr. Oates
- Back to the Future (1985) as Mr. Strickland
- Top Gun (1986) as Stinger
- Nowhere Man (1995) as Cyrus Quinn
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Special Agent In Charge Richard Wragg
- Back to the Future Part II (1989) as Strickland
- Back to the Future Part III (1990) as Marshal Strickland
- The Hat Squad (1992) as Mike Ragland
- WarGames (1983) as Wigan
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as The Kennel Master
- Serpico (1973) as Steiger
- Cobra (1993) as Dallas Cassel
- Bone Tomahawk (2015) as Pianist
- Problem Child 2 (1991) as Mr. Thron
- Masters of the Universe (1987) as Detective Lubic
- The Amityville Horror (1979) as Coroner
- Mary (1985) as Lester Mintz
- Dick Tracy (1990) as Numbers
- The River (1984) as Howard Simpson
- Armed and Dangerous (1986) as Lou Brackman
- Wolfen (1981) as Baldy
- Hanky Panky (1982) as Conferee
- Iceman (1984) as Maynard
- Made in Heaven (1987) as Mr. Bjornstead
- Back in Time (2015) as Self
- Phil Spector (2013) as Judge Fidler
- Family Business (1989) as Judge
- Boiling Point (1993) as Levitt
- Prince of the City (1981) as George Polito
- Love and Death (1975) as Napoleon
- They Might Be Giants (1971) as Mr. Brown
- Tales from the Future (2010) as Self
- Heavens Fall (2006) as Thomas Knight, Sr.
- Off Beat (1986) as Harry
- True Blood (1989) as Det. Joseph Hanley
- Author! Author! (1982) as Lt. Glass
- Sketch Artist (1992) as Tonelli
- Independence (1976) as Tom Paine
- Split Decisions (1988) as Benny Pistone
- Opportunity Knocks (1990) as Sal
- Turk 182! (1985) as Hanley
- Driving Me Crazy (1991) as Vince
- Looking Back to the Future (2009) as Self
- The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) as The Man's contact man
- The Case of the Hillside Stranglers (1989) as Lt. Ed Henderson
- Second Sight (1989) as Coolidge
- Little Spies (1986) as Kennel Master
- Underworld (1996) as Dan 'Iceberg' Eagan
- The Three Sisters (1966) Cast
- Stiletto (1969) as Edwards
- Sketch Artist II: Hands That See (1995) as Tonelli
- Flanagan (1985) as Turner
- Sunset Beat (1990) as Ray Parker
- Viper (1988) as William Tansey
- Robo Warriors (1996) as Quon
- 7 Times Lucky (2004) as Dutch
- Question of Faith (1988) as Doctor Siegel
- Hangfire (1991) as Patch
- Weekend War (1988) as Dr. Alex Thompson
- Bloodfist IV: Die Trying (1992) as Agent Sterling
- Ministry of Vengeance (1989) as Colonel Freeman
- The Werewolf of Washington (1973) as Dark Glasses
- Love in Ambush (1997) as Agent Price
- Wings (1983) as Billy
- Guns: A Day in the Death of America (1990) as Narrator
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James Tolkan's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are James Tolkan's most popular films?
Most-watched James Tolkan films currently: Back to the Future (1985), Top Gun (1986), Back to the Future Part II (1989), Back to the Future Part III (1990), WarGames (1983).
What TV shows has James Tolkan appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Miami Vice (1984), Hill Street Blues (1981), Early Edition (1996), The Wonder Years (1988), The Equalizer (1985).
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