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James Tolkan

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Jun 20 1931
Birthplace: Calumet, Michigan, USA
James Tolkan is 93 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Val
Val
James Tolkan was 90 in Val as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 2021
Poster of Bone Tomahawk
Bone Tomahawk
James Tolkan was 84 in Bone Tomahawk as 'Pianist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 2015
Poster of Back in Time
Back in Time
James Tolkan was 84 in Back in Time as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 20 2015
Poster of Phil Spector
Phil Spector
James Tolkan was 81 in Phil Spector as 'Judge Fidler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 2013
Poster of Tales from the Future
Tales from the Future
James Tolkan was 79 in Tales from the Future as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 2010
Poster of Looking Back to the Future
Looking Back to the Future
James Tolkan was 77 in Looking Back to the Future as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 2009
Poster of Heavens Fall
Heavens Fall
James Tolkan was 75 in Heavens Fall as 'Thomas Knight, Sr.'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 2006
Poster of 7 Times Lucky
7 Times Lucky
James Tolkan was 72 in 7 Times Lucky as 'Dutch'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 17 2004
Poster of Love in Ambush
Love in Ambush
James Tolkan was 65 in Love in Ambush as 'Agent Price'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1997
Poster of Robo Warriors
Robo Warriors
James Tolkan was 65 in Robo Warriors as 'Quon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1997
Poster of Underworld
Underworld
James Tolkan was 64 in Underworld as 'Dan 'Iceberg' Eagan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1996
Poster of Sketch Artist II: Hands That See
Sketch Artist II: Hands That See
James Tolkan was 63 in Sketch Artist II: Hands That See as 'Tonelli'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1995
Poster of Boiling Point
Boiling Point
James Tolkan was 61 in Boiling Point as 'Levitt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1993
Poster of Bloodfist IV: Die Trying
Bloodfist IV: Die Trying
James Tolkan was 61 in Bloodfist IV: Die Trying as 'Agent Sterling'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1992
Poster of Sketch Artist
Sketch Artist
James Tolkan was 60 in Sketch Artist as 'Tonelli'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 26 1992
Poster of Problem Child 2
Problem Child 2
James Tolkan was 60 in Problem Child 2 as 'Mr. Thron'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1991
Poster of Driving Me Crazy
Driving Me Crazy
James Tolkan was 59 in Driving Me Crazy as 'Vince'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1991
Poster of Hangfire
Hangfire
James Tolkan was 59 in Hangfire as 'Patch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1991
Poster of Back to the Future Part III
Back to the Future Part III
James Tolkan was 58 in Back to the Future Part III as 'Marshal Strickland'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of Sunset Beat
Sunset Beat
James Tolkan was 58 in Sunset Beat as 'Ray Parker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 1990
Poster of Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy
James Tolkan was 58 in Dick Tracy as 'Numbers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 1990
Poster of Opportunity Knocks
Opportunity Knocks
James Tolkan was 58 in Opportunity Knocks as 'Sal'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1990
Poster of Family Business
Family Business
James Tolkan was 58 in Family Business as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 06 1989
Poster of Back to the Future Part II
Back to the Future Part II
James Tolkan was 58 in Back to the Future Part II as 'Strickland'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1989
Poster of Ministry of Vengeance
Ministry of Vengeance
James Tolkan was 58 in Ministry of Vengeance as 'Colonel Freeman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1989
Poster of Second Sight
Second Sight
James Tolkan was 58 in Second Sight as 'Coolidge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1989
Poster of True Blood
True Blood
James Tolkan was 57 in True Blood as 'Det. Joseph Hanley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1989
Poster of The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
James Tolkan was 57 in The Case of the Hillside Stranglers as 'Lt. Ed Henderson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 02 1989
Poster of Question of Faith
Question of Faith
James Tolkan was 57 in Question of Faith as 'Doctor Siegel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 1988
Poster of Split Decisions
Split Decisions
James Tolkan was 56 in Split Decisions as 'Benny Pistone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1988
Poster of Weekend War
Weekend War
James Tolkan was 56 in Weekend War as 'Dr. Alex Thompson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1988
Poster of Viper
Viper
James Tolkan was 56 in Viper as 'William Tansey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Made in Heaven
Made in Heaven
James Tolkan was 56 in Made in Heaven as 'Mr. Bjornstead'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1987
Poster of Masters of the Universe
Masters of the Universe
James Tolkan was 56 in Masters of the Universe as 'Detective Lubic'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1987
Poster of Little Spies
Little Spies
James Tolkan was 55 in Little Spies as 'Kennel Master'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 1986
Poster of Armed and Dangerous
Armed and Dangerous
James Tolkan was 55 in Armed and Dangerous as 'Lou Brackman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1986
Poster of Top Gun
Top Gun
James Tolkan was 54 in Top Gun as 'Stinger'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1986
Poster of Off Beat
Off Beat
James Tolkan was 54 in Off Beat as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 10 1986
Poster of Flanagan
Flanagan
James Tolkan was 54 in Flanagan as 'Turner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 30 1985
Poster of Back to the Future
Back to the Future
James Tolkan was 54 in Back to the Future as 'Mr. Strickland'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1985
Poster of Turk 182!
Turk 182!
James Tolkan was 53 in Turk 182! as 'Hanley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1985
Poster of The River
The River
James Tolkan was 53 in The River as 'Howard Simpson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1984
Poster of Iceman
Iceman
James Tolkan was 52 in Iceman as 'Maynard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1984
Poster of WarGames
WarGames
James Tolkan was 51 in WarGames as 'Wigan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1983
Poster of Wings
Wings
James Tolkan was 51 in Wings as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 26 1983
Poster of Author! Author!
Author! Author!
James Tolkan was 50 in Author! Author! as 'Lt. Glass'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1982
Poster of Hanky Panky
Hanky Panky
James Tolkan was 50 in Hanky Panky as 'Conferee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1982
Poster of Prince of the City
Prince of the City
James Tolkan was 50 in Prince of the City as 'George Polito'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1981
Poster of Wolfen
Wolfen
James Tolkan was 50 in Wolfen as 'Baldy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1981
Poster of The Amityville Horror
The Amityville Horror
James Tolkan was 48 in The Amityville Horror as 'Coroner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1979
Poster of Love and Death
Love and Death
James Tolkan was 43 in Love and Death as 'Napoleon'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 10 1975
Poster of Serpico
Serpico
James Tolkan was 42 in Serpico as 'Steiger'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 1973
Poster of The Werewolf of Washington
The Werewolf of Washington
James Tolkan was 42 in The Werewolf of Washington as 'Dark Glasses'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1973
Poster of The Friends of Eddie Coyle
The Friends of Eddie Coyle
James Tolkan was 42 in The Friends of Eddie Coyle as 'The Man's contact man'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 26 1973
Poster of They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants
James Tolkan was 39 in They Might Be Giants as 'Mr. Brown'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1971
Poster of Stiletto
Stiletto
James Tolkan was 38 in Stiletto as 'Edwards'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 30 1969
Poster of The Three Sisters
The Three Sisters
James Tolkan was 34 in The Three Sisters
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Leverage
Leverage
James Tolkan was 77+ in Leverage as 'Dean Chesny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 07 2008
Poster of A Nero Wolfe Mystery
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
James Tolkan was 69+ in A Nero Wolfe Mystery as 'Richard Wragg, Mr. Hackett, FBI Agent Richard Wragg, Leo Bingham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2001
Poster of Early Edition
Early Edition
James Tolkan was 65+ in Early Edition
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996
Poster of The Pretender
The Pretender
James Tolkan was 65+ in The Pretender as 'FBI Special Agent Korkos'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996
Poster of Nowhere Man
Nowhere Man
James Tolkan was 64+ in Nowhere Man as 'Commander Cyrus Quinn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 28 1995
Poster of Cobra
Cobra
James Tolkan was 62+ in Cobra as 'Dallas Cassel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of The Hat Squad
The Hat Squad
James Tolkan was 61+ in The Hat Squad as 'Mike Ragland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1992
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
James Tolkan was 59+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as 'Dr. Oates'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
James Tolkan was 57+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Sgt. McClaine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
James Tolkan was 56+ in The Wonder Years as 'Coach Silva'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1988
Poster of Mary
Mary
James Tolkan was 54+ in Mary as 'Lester Mintz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 11 1985
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
James Tolkan was 54+ in The Equalizer as 'Ruger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
James Tolkan was 53+ in Miami Vice as 'Mason Mather'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
James Tolkan was 51+ in Remington Steele as 'Norman Keyes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
James Tolkan was 49+ in Hill Street Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
James Tolkan was 27+ in Naked City as 'Evan Humbolt, Mail Clerk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
James Tolkan was 23+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'The Kennel Master'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954