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James Tolkan, 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' actor, dies at 94

LA Times 1 min read 12 hours ago

<p>James Tolkan, who played the commanding officer in 'Top Gun' and the cantankerous principal in 'Back to the Future,' died Thursday.</p>
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