James Tolkan, best known for roles in "Top Gun" and the "Back to the Future" franchise, died on Thursday in Saranac Lake, N.Y ...

James Tolkan, who played the commanding officer in 'Top Gun' and the cantankerous principal in 'Back to the Future,' died ...

James Tolkan played hard-nosed characters in the "Back To the Future" franchise and on "Top Gun." The actor was 94.

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, ...