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James Tolkan

James Tolkan

Acting
20 Jun 1931
26 Mar 2026
Calumet, Michigan, USA

Biography

Fiery, forceful and intimidating character actor James Tolkan 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 attended the University of Iowa, Coe College and Eastern Arizona College. After serving a year-long stint in the United States Navy, Tolkan went to New York ...

Also Known As

James Tolkin, Jim Tolkan, James S. Tolkan, James B. Tolkan, James Stewart Tolkan

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