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James Tolkan, known for his stern roles in Back to the Future and Top Gun, died at 94 in Lake Placid, New York. The cause of death wasn’t disclosed. A Navy veteran who served during the Korean War, Tolkan also had a long theater career in New York and was part of the original Glengarry Glen Ross ensemble. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Parmelee Welles.
James Tolkan, known for his stern roles as a naval commander in Top Gun and a hard-edged high school administrator in Back to the Future, died at age 94 in Lake Placid, New York. Born in Michigan and a Navy veteran, Tolkan had a long theater career and was part of the original Glengarry Glen Ross cast. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Parmelee Welles, with no cause of death released.
James Tolkan, a longtime character actor known for his stern roles in Back to the Future and Top Gun, died at 94 in Lake Placid, NY. An obituary said he died peacefully and no cause was released. Tolkan served in the Navy during the Korean War, pursued theatre in New York, and was part of the original Glengarry Glen Ross cast; he is survived by his wife of 54 years, Parmelee Welles.
Veteran actor James Tolkan, known for Back to the Future and Top Gun, dies at age 94, AP reports.
James Tolkan, the veteran actor known for playing Mr. Strickland in Back to the Future and Tom “Stinger” Jardian in Top Gun, and a original Broadway cast member of Glengarry Glen Ross, died at 94 in Saranac Lake, NY; his passing was announced as peaceful and the cause wasn’t disclosed, capping a 55-year career across film, TV and stage.
James Tolkan, best known for his authoritarian roles as Mr. Strickland in Back to the Future and Tom Cruise’s commanding officer “Stinger” in Top Gun, died at 94 in Saranac Lake, New York. A five‑decade veteran of Broadway, film, and television, Tolkan studied acting in New York after Navy service and a stint in college, debuting onscreen in 1960’s Naked City and later appearing in Remington Steele, The Wonder Years, and more, before reprising his iconic roles in the Back to the Future sequels.
James Tolkan, the veteran actor best known for his strict vice principal Strickland in Back to the Future and hard-nosed commander Stinger in Top Gun, died at 94. His representative confirmed the news and no cause of death was released; Tolkan's credits also include WarGames, Dick Tracy, and frequent collaborations with Sidney Lumet.
James Tolkan, the veteran character actor known for Top Gun and Back to the Future, died at 94 in Saranac Lake, New York, after a five-decade career in film and television that included Naked City and Bone Tomahawk; he is survived by his wife Parmelee.
James Tolkan, the character actor known for portraying stern authorities in Back to the Future and Top Gun, died at 94 in Saranac Lake, New York. His career spanned Broadway and film, with roles in Dick Tracy and three Sidney Lumet pictures (Serpico, Prince of the City, Family Business), plus appearances on stage in Glengarry Glen Ross. Born on June 20, 1931, Tolkan studied at the Actors Studio before rising to prominence as a mainstay of intense, intimidating characters.
The article highlights five iconic Kawasaki motorcycles featured in movies, including Johnny Tran's KLR650 in 'The Fast and the Furious', Goose's Z1000 in 'Mad Max', Maverick's Ninja H2 in 'Top Gun Maverick', The Bride's ZZR 250 in 'Kill Bill', and the GPZ900R Ninja in 'Top Gun', showcasing their impact and recognition in film.
Paramount has won a copyright lawsuit brought by the heirs of the author of a 1983 magazine story that inspired the original Top Gun, with the court finding that the sequel's elements are largely dissimilar from the article and that any overlapping factual similarities aren't protected by copyright law. The heirs, who claimed the rights to the story reverted back to them in 2020, will appeal the ruling. The court also dismissed the breach of contract claim for Paramount's refusal to credit the author in the film, stating that the sequel was produced independently of the rights conveyed to Paramount.
Actor Barry Tubb, known for his role as "Wolfman" in the original Top Gun, is suing Paramount Pictures for allegedly using his likeness in the 2022 sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, without his consent. Tubb claims that the studio did not have the authority to use his image in the sequel, as it was not part of the original contract. He is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages and demanding a trial by jury.
Barry Tubb, who played Wolfman in the original Top Gun, is suing Paramount for using his likeness in the sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, without his consent. Tubb claims that his contract did not allow for the use of his image in any potential sequel, and that the altered behind-the-scenes shot in the film destroyed any copyright to the image of him. He is demanding a jury trial and alleging that Paramount's conduct is misleading and deceptive.
Barry Tubb, who played "Wolfman" in the original "Top Gun," is suing Paramount Pictures for using his likeness in the sequel "Top Gun: Maverick" without permission or compensation. Tubb claims that the use of his image in a crucial scene was misleading and deceptive, and he is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, with a minimum of $75,000, and a trial by jury. Paramount is accused of being an unapologetic infringer, and Tubb's lawyers believe the legal process will produce a just result.
Actor Barry Tubb, known for his role in the original "Top Gun," is suing Paramount Pictures for using his image in the sequel "Top Gun: Maverick" without permission. Tubb claims that the studio violated his contract by using a behind-the-scenes photo of him from the first film in the later release, seeking unspecified damages for the unauthorized use of his likeness and alleging a violation of his right to privacy. The lawsuit contends that Paramount used Tubb's image for commercial gain without compensation, and Tubb's legal team asserts that the amount of damages should be no less than $75,000.