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
- Hill Street Blues (1981) Cast
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Coach Silva
- Early Edition (1996) as Coach Philips
- The Equalizer (1985) as Ruger
- The Pretender (1996) as FBI Special Agent Korkos
- Naked City (1958) as Evan Humbolt, Mail Clerk
- Leverage (2008) as Dean Chesny
- Remington Steele (1982) as Norman Keyes
- Back to the Future (1985) as Mr. Strickland
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Dr. Oates
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Sgt. McClaine ("segment "The Trap")
- Top Gun (1986) as Stinger
- Back to the Future Part II (1989) as Strickland
- Nowhere Man (1995) as Cyrus Quinn
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Special Agent In Charge Richard Wragg
- Back to the Future Part III (1990) as Marshal Strickland
- The Hat Squad (1992) as Mike Ragland
- Serpico (1973) as Steiger
- WarGames (1983) as Wigan
- Masters of the Universe (1987) as Detective Lubic
- Bone Tomahawk (2015) as Pianist
- The Amityville Horror (1979) as Coroner
- Problem Child 2 (1991) as Mr. Thron
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as The Kennel Master
- Cobra (1993) as Dallas Cassel
- Mary (1985) as Lester Mintz
- Dick Tracy (1990) as Numbers
- Wolfen (1981) as Baldy
- Armed and Dangerous (1986) as Lou Brackman
- Made in Heaven (1987) as Mr. Bjornstead
- Back in Time (2015) as Self
- Iceman (1984) as Maynard
- Family Business (1989) as Judge
- The River (1984) as Howard Simpson
- Prince of the City (1981) as George Polito
- Off Beat (1986) as Harry
- Phil Spector (2013) as Judge Fidler
- Author! Author! (1982) as Lt. Glass
- Boiling Point (1993) as Levitt
- Love and Death (1975) as Napoleon
- The Case of the Hillside Stranglers (1989) as Lt. Ed Henderson
- Sketch Artist (1992) as Tonelli
- Hanky Panky (1982) as Conferee
- The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) as The Man's contact man
- They Might Be Giants (1971) as Mr. Brown
- Little Spies (1986) as Kennel Master
- Heavens Fall (2006) as Thomas Knight, Sr.
- Turk 182! (1985) as Hanley
- Driving Me Crazy (1991) as Vince
- Opportunity Knocks (1990) as Sal
- True Blood (1989) as Det. Joseph Hanley
- Underworld (1996) as Dan 'Iceberg' Eagan
- Sunset Beat (1990) as Ray Parker
- Ministry of Vengeance (1989) as Colonel Freeman
- Second Sight (1989) as Coolidge
- Independence (1976) as Tom Paine
- Flanagan (1985) as Turner
- Hangfire (1991) as Patch
- Robo Warriors (1996) as Quon
- Sketch Artist II: Hands That See (1995) as Tonelli
- Bloodfist IV: Die Trying (1992) as Agent Sterling
- Split Decisions (1988) as Benny Pistone
- Stiletto (1969) as Edwards
- Weekend War (1988) as Dr. Alex Thompson
- Looking Back to the Future (2009) as Self
- Tales from the Future (2010) as Self
- The Three Sisters (1966) Cast
- 7 Times Lucky (2004) as Dutch
- The Werewolf of Washington (1973) as Dark Glasses
- Question of Faith (1988) as Doctor Siegel
- Viper (1988) as William Tansey
- Love in Ambush (1997) as Agent Price
- Wings (1983) as Billy
- Guns: A Day in the Death of America (1990) as Narrator
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James Tolkan's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
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), Serpico (1973).
What TV shows has James Tolkan appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Miami Vice (1984), Hill Street Blues (1981), The Wonder Years (1988), Early Edition (1996), The Equalizer (1985).
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