Where to watch James Tolkan in the UK
Find every James Tolkan film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 2 August 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. 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
- Back to the Future (1985) as Mr. Strickland
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Coach Silva
- Top Gun (1986) as Stinger
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Sgt. McClaine ("segment "The Trap")
- Leverage (2008) as Dean Chesny
- American Playhouse (1982) as Billy
- The Equalizer (1985) as Ruger
- Naked City (1958) as Evan Humbolt, Mail Clerk
- The Pretender (1996) as FBI Special Agent Korkos
- Early Edition (1996) as Coach Philips
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Dr. Oates
- Remington Steele (1982) as Norman Keyes
- Masters of the Universe (1987) as Lubic
- Back to the Future Part II (1989) as Strickland
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Special Agent In Charge Richard Wragg
- Back to the Future Part III (1990) as Marshal Strickland
- Nowhere Man (1995) as Cyrus Quinn
- Dick Tracy (1990) as Numbers
- Mary (1985) as Lester Mintz
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as The Kennel Master
- Bone Tomahawk (2015) as Pianist
- WarGames (1983) as Wigan
- The Amityville Horror (1979) as Coroner
- Serpico (1973) as Steiger
- Problem Child 2 (1991) as Mr. Thron
- Cobra (1993) as Dallas Cassel
- Driving Me Crazy (1991) as Vince
- The Hat Squad (1992) as Mike Ragland
- Wolfen (1981) as Baldy
- The River (1984) as Howard Simpson
- Iceman (1984) as Maynard
- Made in Heaven (1987) as Mr. Bjornstead
- Question of Faith (1988) as Doctor Siegel
- Off Beat (1986) as Harry
- Love and Death (1975) as Napoleon
- Family Business (1989) as Judge
- Armed and Dangerous (1986) as Lou Brackman
- The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) as The Man's Contact Man
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Most-watched James Tolkan films currently: Back to the Future (1985), Top Gun (1986), Masters of the Universe (1987), Back to the Future Part II (1989), Back to the Future Part III (1990).
What TV shows has James Tolkan appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Miami Vice (1984), Hill Street Blues (1981), The Wonder Years (1988), Tales from the Crypt (1989), Leverage (2008).
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