Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1931-06-20 (93 years)
- Place of BirthCalumet, Michigan, USA
- Also Known AsJames TolkinJim TolkanJames S. TolkanJames B. TolkanJames Stewart TolkanДжеймс Толканجیمز تولکان
James Tolkan
Biography
Fiery, forceful and intimidating character actor James Tolkan has 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...Read More
Acting Career
- 2015
Bone Tomahawk
As: Pianist
- 2013
Phil Spector
As: Judge Fidler
- 2008
Leverage
As: Dean Chesny
- 2006
Heavens Fall
As: Thomas Knight, Sr.
- 2004
7 Times Lucky
As: Dutch
- 2001
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
As: Richard Wragg
- 2001
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
As: Mr. Hackett
- 2001
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
As: FBI Agent Richard Wragg
- 2001
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
As: Leo Bingham
1997Love in Ambush
As: Agent Price
1997Robo Warriors
As: Quon
1996The Pretender
As: FBI Special Agent Korkos
1996Underworld
As: Dan 'Iceberg' Eagan
1995Nowhere Man
As: Commander Cyrus Quinn
1995Sketch Artist II: Hands That See
As: Tonelli
1993Cobra
As: Dallas Cassel
1993Boiling Point
As: Levitt
1992Bloodfist IV: Die Trying
As: Agent Sterling
1992The Hat Squad
As: Mike Ragland
1992Sketch Artist
As: Tonelli
1991Problem Child 2
As: Mr. Thron
1991Driving Me Crazy
As: Vince
1991Hangfire
As: Patch
1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
As: Dr. Oates
- 1990
Back to the Future Part III
As: Marshal Strickland
1990Sunset Beat
As: Ray Parker
1990Dick Tracy
As: Numbers
1990Opportunity Knocks
As: Sal
1989Family Business
As: Judge
- 1989
Back to the Future Part II
As: Strickland
1989Second Sight
As: Coolidge
1989Ministry of Vengeance
As: Colonel Freeman
1989Tales from the Crypt
As: Sgt. McClaine ("segment "The Trap")
1989True Blood
As: Det. Joseph Hanley
1989The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
As: Lt. Ed Henderson
1988Question of Faith
As: Doctor Siegel
1988Split Decisions
As: Benny Pistone
1988Weekend War
As: Dr. Alex Thompson
1988The Wonder Years
As: Coach Silva
1988Viper
As: William Tansey
1987Made in Heaven
As: Mr. Bjornstead
1987Masters of the Universe
As: Detective Lubic
1986Little Spies
As: Kennel Master
1986Armed and Dangerous
As: Lou Brackman
- 1986
Top Gun
As: Stinger
1986Off Beat
As: Harry
1985Mary
As: Lester Mintz
1985Flanagan
As: Turner
1985The Equalizer
As: Ruger
- 1985
Back to the Future
As: Mr. Strickland
1985Turk 182!
As: Hanley
1984The River
As: Howard Simpson
1984Miami Vice
As: Mason Mather
1984Iceman
As: Maynard
1983WarGames
As: Wigan
1983Wings
As: Billy
1982Remington Steele
As: Norman Keyes
1982Author! Author!
As: Lt. Glass
1982Hanky Panky
As: Conferee
1981Prince of the City
As: George Polito
1981Wolfen
As: Baldy
1979The Amityville Horror
As: Coroner
1976Independence
As: Tom Paine
1975Love and Death
As: Napoleon
1973Serpico
As: Steiger
1973The Werewolf of Washington
As: Dark Glasses
1973The Friends of Eddie Coyle
As: The Man's contact man
1971They Might Be Giants
As: Mr. Brown
1969Stiletto
As: Edwards
1958Naked City
As: Evan Humbolt, Mail Clerk
1954The Wonderful World of Disney
As: The Kennel Master