maverick
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His most recent film role was 2022's Top Gun: Maverick, in which he played Jimmy, a bartender who works with the character played by Jennifer Connelly, Tom Cruise's love interest.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Tolkan was also well known for drilling Maverick and Goose with swift reprimands and tough love between puffs of his cigar as their commanding officer, Tom “Stinger” Jardian, in the 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
It produces movies intended for big cinematic releases, such as Top Gun: Maverick and the Transformers series.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
Ford’s least expensive offering is the compact Maverick pickup.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
“Not my problem. Since you gon’ be the only store around here, Maverick, you’ll need more space when you rebuild.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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