James Tolkan, the actor finest recognized for his work within the “Back to the Future” trilogy, has died, TMZ can affirm.
Bob Gale, who, together with director Robert Zemeckis, created the franchise, tells TMZ … Tolkan died Friday, peacefully at his Lake Placid house. His reason for dying was not revealed.
The beloved hard-nosed character actor appeared in a number of basic ’80s movies, akin to “Top Gun” and “War Games” … however he was finest referred to as Vice Principal Strickland within the ‘BTTF’ movies, at all times giving Marty McFly a tough time about being a slacker.
His agent, John Alcantar, tells TMZ … James beloved the ‘BTTF’ fandom and received a kick out of being at conventions. Regardless of taking part in hard-asses on display … Tolkan was a complete sweetheart of a person.
He’s survived by his spouse, Parmelee.
Tolkan was 94.
RIP
