Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/06/1931 |
| Age | 94 years (died on 26, Mar, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Calumet, Michigan, United States |
| Date of Death | 26/03/2026 |
Latest News about James Tolkan
26/03/2026
James Tolkan, the veteran American character actor best known for his roles as Mr. Strickland in the Back to the Future trilogy and Commander 'Stinger' Jardian in Top Gun, died peacefully in Saranac Lake, New York, at the age of 94. Reports state that he had a career spanning more than five decades and appeared in films including Serpico, WarGames, and Bone Tomahawk.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | James Stewart Tolkan |
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| Nickname | Stinger |
| Famous Role | 'Mr. Strickland' in Back to the Future (1985) and Back to the Future Part II (1989) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height (approx.) | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Lavender Gray |
| Hair Colour | (Bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Amphitheater High School, Tucson, Arizona (1949) |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts in Drama from the University of Iowa |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 28/08/1971 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Parmelee Tolkan (professional costume painter, artist) | ||||
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Career
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| Last Film | Bone Tomahawk (2015) | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. James Tolkan was active in sports as a kid. | |
| 2. He was part of the football team during his time at Amphitheater High School in Tucson, Arizona. | |
| 3. After graduating from high school in 1949, James briefly attended Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, Arizona on a football scholarship. | |
| 4. He joined the United States Navy during the Korean War and served aboard the USS Sandoval. | |
| 5. He had a heart condition due to which he was discharged within a year. |