James Tolkan
Acting
June 20, 1931 (94 years old)
Calumet, Michigan, USA
Popularity: 3
Biography
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 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 and studied acting with both Lee Strasberg and Stella Adler at the Actors Studio. Short and...
Also Known As
James Tolkin • Jim Tolkan • James S. Tolkan • James B. Tolkan • James Stewart Tolkan
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