Veteran actor James Tolkan has died.

Actor James Tolkan, who was known for roles as authoritarian figures in the hit films “Back to the Future” and “Top Gun,” has ...

James Tolkan, the actor best known as the strict vice principal Gerald Strickland in the "Back to the Future" franchise and as no-nonsense "Top Gun" commander Stinger, has died. He was 94.

Tolkan was known for berating a generation of "slackers" as the exasperated Principal Strickland ...

He also appeared in 'Dick Tracy,' three Sidney Lumet movies and on Broadway in the original 'Glengarry Glen Ross.' ...

James Tolkan, who played the slacker-hating Mr. Strickland in the Back to the Future films and a air group commanding officer “Stinger” Jardian in Top Gun during a 55-year film, TV and stage career, ...