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Fiery, forceful and intimidating character actor James Tolkan has 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 ...
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Actor (82 credits)
Actor (82 credits)
2021
Expedition: Back to the Future
(TV Mini Series)
Strickland / Guard
Strickland / Guard
- Josh's Adventure of a Lifetime
(2021)
... Strickland / Guard
2001-2002
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
(TV Series)
FBI Agent Richard Wragg / Benedict Aiken / Leo Bingham / ...
FBI Agent Richard Wragg / Benedict Aiken / Leo Bingham / ...
- Cop Killer
(2002)
... Ed Graboff
- The Silent Speaker: Part 2
(2002)
... FBI Agent Richard Wragg
- The Silent Speaker: Part 1
(2002)
... FBI Agent Richard Wragg
- Help Wanted, Male
(2002)
... Ben Jenson
- Too Many Clients: Part 2
(2002)
... Benedict Aiken
1997
The Pretender
(TV Series)
FBI Special Agent Korkos
FBI Special Agent Korkos
- Dragon House: Part 2
(1997)
... FBI Special Agent Korkos
- Dragon House: Part 1
(1997)
... FBI Special Agent Korkos
1996
Nowhere Man
(TV Series)
Commander Cyrus Quinn
Commander Cyrus Quinn
- Heart of Darkness
(1996)
... Commander Cyrus Quinn
1993-1994
Cobra
(TV Series)
Dallas Cassel
Dallas Cassel
- Aces and Eights
(1994)
... Dallas Cassel
- Precious
(1994)
... Dallas Cassel
- Lorinda
(1994)
... Dallas Cassel
- Haunted Lives
(1994)
... Dallas Cassel
- A Few Dead Men
(1994)
... Dallas Cassel
1992-1993
The Hat Squad
(TV Series)
Mike Ragland
Mike Ragland
- Frankie Stein
(1993)
... Mike Ragland
- The Liquidator
(1993)
... Mike Ragland
- Dead Man Walking
(1993)
... Mike Ragland
- A Dog's Life
(1993)
... Mike Ragland
- Lifestyles of the Rich and Infamous
(1993)
... Mike Ragland
1992
Tequila and Bonetti
(TV Series)
Cdr. Rinker - K-9 Unit Leader
Cdr. Rinker - K-9 Unit Leader
- Fetch This, Pal
(1992)
... Cdr. Rinker - K-9 Unit Leader
1985-1987
Remington Steele
(TV Series)
Norman Keyes
Norman Keyes
- The Steele That Wouldn't Die: Part 2
(1987)
... Norman Keyes
- The Steele That Wouldn't Die: Part 1
(1987)
... Norman Keyes
- Bonds of Steele
(1986)
... Norman Keyes
- Forged Steele
(1985)
... Norman Keyes
- Diced Steele
(1985)
... Norman Keyes
1986
The Magical World of Disney
(TV Series)
The Kennel Master
The Kennel Master
- Little Spies
(1986)
... The Kennel Master
1985-1986
Mary
(TV Series)
Lester Mintz
Lester Mintz
- Steppin' Out with Mary Brenner
(1986)
... Lester Mintz
- Little Jo
(1986)
... Lester Mintz
- And the Winner Is
(1986)
... Lester Mintz
- Mr. Lucky
(1986)
... Lester Mintz
- Table for Two
(1986)
... Lester Mintz
1966
The Three Sisters
(as James Tolkin)
1962
Armstrong Circle Theatre
(TV Series)
Stefan Malwitz
Stefan Malwitz
- The Man Who Refused to Die 2
(1962)
... Stefan Malwitz
- The Man Who Refused to Die
(1962)
... Stefan Malwitz
1960
Naked City
(TV Series)
Evan Humbolt - Mail Clerk
Evan Humbolt - Mail Clerk
- The Man Who Bit a Diamond in Half
(1960)
... Evan Humbolt - Mail Clerk (as Jim Tolkan)
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(November 26, 1976 to January 2, 1977) He acted in Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall adaptation of Eduardo De Filippo's play, Saturday, Sunday, Monday," at The Arena Stage Theatre in Washington D.C. with Dolores Sutton, Marilyn McIntyre, Gary Bayer, David Garrison, Robert Prosky, Laura Esterman, Grace Keagy, Stanley Anderson, ... See more »Alternate Names:
James B. Tolkan | James S. Tolkan | Jim Tolkan | James TolkinHeight:
5' 6" (1.68 m)Spouse:
Parmelee WellesParents:
Ralph M | Tolkan, Marjorie
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