James Tolkan

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Birth Name: James Stewart Tolkan

Born: 20 June 1931 Died: 26 March 2026

Country of origin: United States

Height: 5' 6"

Relationship Status: Married

Partner: Parmelee Welles

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"Words And Ideas Can Change The World" (103 items)
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Published 13 years, 8 months ago

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Gone, but not forgotten (2085 items)
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Directed by Woody Allen (370 items)
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Bald and Awesome (80 items)
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Published 13 years, 1 month ago

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The All-Star Cast of Tales From the Crypt (147 items)
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James Tolkan was an American actor best known for his roles as Mr. Strickland in Back to the Future (1985) and Back to the Future Part II (1989), and as Marshall Strickland in Back to the Future Part III (1990). Other memorable film roles include Serpico (1973), Love and Death (1975), Top Gun (1986), Masters of the Universe (1987) and Dick Tracy (1990). Tolkan also served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.