James Tolkan of Top Gun, Back to the Future Dies at 94
March 29, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Audacy

Sad farewell to character actor James Tolkan, the gravelly-voiced star of Top Gun and Back to the Future, who has died at 94. Fans adore him as the no-nonsense Stinger in Top Gun and tough Principal Strickland in the Back to the Future trilogy - talk about stealing scenes! His commanding presence lit up screens for decades, making him a go-to for authority figures with attitude. Hollywood loses another gem, but his iconic lines echo on. Read more about this...
