James Tolkan
Actor

James Tolkan Net Worth

James Tolkan is a character actor known for his portrayal of tough guys in movies and television. He was born in Calumet, Michigan and served in the US Navy before studying acting in New York. His most memorable roles include Gerard Strickland in the Back to the Future films, Napolean in Love and Death, a ramrod army officer in WarGames, and Wesley Snipes' bullish superior in Boiling Point. He has also had recurring roles on television series such as A Nero Wolfe Mystery, Mary, Cobra, The Hat Squad, and Remington Steele. In addition to his acting, Tolkan has also performed on stage in various plays and collects folk art in his spare time.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Director
Birth Day June 20, 1931
Birth Place  Calumet, Michigan, United States
Age 92 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer
Other names James S. Tolkan, Jim Tolkan
Occupation Actor
Years active 1960–2015
Spouse(s) Parmelee Welles

💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)

James Tolkan, a renowned actor and director in the United States, is expected to have a net worth of $17 million by 2024. Throughout his illustrious career, Tolkan has successfully showcased his immense talent and versatility on both the big and small screens. He has starred in numerous acclaimed films and television shows, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Known for his remarkable portrayals of various characters, Tolkan's skills have garnered him critical acclaim, as well as financial success. With his impressive net worth, James Tolkan's legacy as an accomplished entertainer continues to thrive.

Biography/Timeline

1971

On August 28, 1971, Tolkan married Parmelee Welles, a staffer at the American Place Theater in New York.

1985

Tolkan is known for his role in the 1985 film Back to the Future as the strict, Hill Valley High School principal Gerald Strickland. He referred to Marty McFly, his father, and Biff Tannen derisively as "slackers". He reprised the role in the 1989 sequel Back to the Future Part II, where unnamed gang members made a drive-by assault on him in a bleak alternate present (then 1985). He also referred to these Criminals as "slackers" as he shot back. In 1990, he played the part of Mr. Strickland's grandfather Chief Marshal James Strickland in Back to the Future Part III. Tolkan would reprise his role as Strickland in addition to playing his character's ancestors and descendants in the 1991 animated series spin-off.

1986

Other well-known roles include an FBI agent in WarGames and Stinger, the no-nonsense commanding officer of USS Enterprise's embarked Carrier Air Wing in the 1986 box-office hit Top Gun. He portrayed the role of cold and determined District Attorney Polito in Sidney Lumet's Prince of the City. He also appeared in the 1987 film Masters of the Universe as Detective Lubic. He had a dual role in the Woody Allen comedy Love and Death, playing both Napoleon and a look-alike. He also appeared as Big Boy Caprice's accountant "Numbers" in the 1990 Warren Beatty film Dick Tracy. He appeared in Serpico (1973) in a small but notable role as a cop who loudly accuses Officer Serpico of having a gay encounter with another cop in the men's room.

2001

A member of the repertory cast of A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001–02), he played more than a dozen varied roles in the A&E TV series and also directed two episodes ("Die Like a Dog" and "The Next Witness").

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