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James Tolkan, ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Back to the Future’ Actor, Dies at 94

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  • James Tolkan, best known for authoritative roles in Back to the Future and Top Gun, died at 94 in New York, ending a 50-year acting career.
  • Tolkan’s career spanned more than five decades across film, television, and stage, underscoring his versatile presence in entertainment.
  • In Top Gun, Tolkan played Commander Tom Jardian (Stinger), delivering a defining showdown with Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer.

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