Brief Description: James Tolkan (June 20, 1931- ) is an American actor who starred in roles such as the Back to the Future Trilogy (1985-1991), Top Gun (1986), and TV shows such as Cobra (1993-94) and Nero Wolfe (2001-02).
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UNA Archives and Special Collections
UNA Box 5028
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765
extension 4226
Email: archives [at] una.edu
Created by: James Tolkan collection, 1951-2012
Volume: 0.0
Arrangement: Box 1 contains scripts, primarily from plays that Tolkan was in. Box 2 contains scripts, photos, and newspaper clippings, most of which are from Tolkan's plays like The Best Man (1961). Box 3 contains VHS tapes and a DVD from 2012.
Biographical Note for James Tolkan collection, 1951-2012 : Born June 20, 1931, James Tolkan was a well known character actor. Began studying acting in New York after serving one year in the U.S. Navy. Tolkan began acting in the late 1960s and continued to act in films as of 2021. He also acted in several stage productions.