James Tolkan, who played Mr. Strickland in 'Back to the Future' and Maverick's C.O. in 'Top Gun' during a 55-year career, died March 26 at age 94. James Tolkan, who played the slacker-hating Mr. Strickland in the Back to the Future films, the carrier air group commanding officer “Stinger” Jardian in Top Gun and who was part of the original Broadway cast of Glengarry Glen Ross during a 55-year f... [3955 chars]
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