Beloved character actor James Tolkan has died at the age of 94.
Tolkan became famous worldwide for playing the strict Principal Strickland in the Back to the Future franchise, where his famous “slacker” line became part of pop culture.
He was also remembered as Stinger, the tough commander in Top Gun, alongside Tom Cruise.
Throughout his long career, Tolkan appeared in many films and theater productions, building a reputation for playing unforgettable authority figures.
Fans and colleagues remember him as a talented actor whose performances left a lasting mark on Hollywood.