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
- Remington Steele (1982) as Norman Keyes
- Hill Street Blues (1981) Cast
- American Playhouse (1982) as Billy
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Coach Silva
- Back to the Future (1985) as Mr. Strickland
- The Pretender (1996) as FBI Special Agent Korkos
- Early Edition (1996) as Coach Philips
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Dr. Oates
- The Equalizer (1985) as Ruger
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Sgt. McClaine ("segment "The Trap")
- Naked City (1958) as Evan Humbolt, Mail Clerk
- Leverage (2008) as Dean Chesny
- Top Gun (1986) as Stinger
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as The Kennel Master
- Back to the Future Part II (1989) as Strickland
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Special Agent In Charge Richard Wragg
- Nowhere Man (1995) as Cyrus Quinn
- Back to the Future Part III (1990) as Marshal Strickland
- Masters of the Universe (1987) as Lubic
- Bone Tomahawk (2015) as Pianist
- WarGames (1983) as Wigan
- Cobra (1993) as Dallas Cassel
- Serpico (1973) as Steiger
- The Amityville Horror (1979) as Coroner
- Dick Tracy (1990) as Numbers
- The Hat Squad (1992) as Mike Ragland
- Problem Child 2 (1991) as Mr. Thron
- Mary (1985) as Lester Mintz
- Boiling Point (1993) as Levitt
- Family Business (1989) as Judge
- Hanky Panky (1982) as Conferee
- Armed and Dangerous (1986) as Lou Brackman
- Val (2021) as Self (archive)
- Wolfen (1981) as Baldy
- Love and Death (1975) as Napoleon
- Iceman (1984) as Maynard
- Author! Author! (1982) as Lt. Glass
- The River (1984) as Howard Simpson
- Made in Heaven (1987) as Mr. Bjornstead
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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), Masters of the Universe (1987).
What TV shows has James Tolkan appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Miami Vice (1984), Remington Steele (1982), Hill Street Blues (1981), American Playhouse (1982), The Wonder Years (1988).
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