Obituary of James Tolkan

James Tolkan

James Tolkan (born June 20th, 1931 in Calumet, Michigan) was a TV Actor who was best known for playing Mr. Strickland in the popular 1985 American movie "Back to the Future". James died on October 24th, 2025 (TBV) and his unsurprising death was fundamentally because of old age. He was 94 years old.

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James Tolkan Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Tolkan, James
Common Name: James Tolkan
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Calumet, Michigan, United States
Birth Date: June 20, 1931
Age: 94
Also Known As: Jimmy
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Film Actor
Active Years: 1960-2021

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Aqua
Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

James's Family Tree

Birth Name: James Stewart Tolkan
Father: Ralph M. Tolkan
Mother: Dale Nichols
Spouse/Partner:

Parmelee Welles (married 1971-present)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor American Born on June 20th Born in 1931 Born in Michigan

Quotable Quotes:

"In memory of James Tolkan, a beautiful young souls lost in a senseless act of violence. (V)"

"James Tolkan will forever be remembered for his incredible talent and impact on the film industry, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain future generations. (V)"

Is Mr. James Tolkan still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.