In 1985, he made his theatrical film debut in the action drama film Ninja Turf as Member of Spike’s Gang. His numerous voice-over work and for portraying the role of Biff Tannen, Griff Tannen, and Buford “Mad Dog” Tannen in the Back to the Future (1985, 1989, and 1990) trilogy and the character of Coach Ben Fredricks on NBC’s Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000) First Film Wilson (Right) and Mark Hamill as seen in April 2017 (Thomas F. They are blessed with 4 children – Anna May Wilson, Emily Wilson, Gracie Wilson, and Tommy Wilson. The couple tied the knot on July 6, 1985.
Wilson (Paternal Grandfather), Lelia Marie Kilroy (Paternal Grandmother), Edward Joseph Kelly (Maternal Grandfather), Anna May Carmany (Maternal Grandmother) OccupationĪctor, Comedian, Voice-Over Artist, Podcaster, Painter Family Thomas also studied painting at the Art Academy of Los Angeles, the California Art Institute. He also took acting lessons at The Philadelphia Company, The People’s Light and Theatre Company, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. Later, he joined Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona and studied international politics. Wilson attended the Radnor High School in Radnor, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1977. Los Angeles, California, United States Nationality Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Residence Wilson at Helium Comedy Club in Portland in July 2011 (BoboMejor / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 3.0) Sun Sign Also, his paintings have been featured on Fox News, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, and The Artist’s Studio. His stand-up comedy acts such as Tom Wilson Live and Tom Wilson is Funny, have been released publically. His other notable roles include The Heat, The Informant!, Andersonville, Let’s Get Harry, April Fool’s Day, and Freaks and Geeks. He is known for his role as Biff Tannen, Griff Tannen, and Buford “Mad Dog” Tannen in Back To The Future trilogy. Wilson is a talented American actor, comedian, voice-over artist, podcaster, and painter. Imagine strangers yelling out, “Hey, Biff!” whenever you leave your house, or asking you to call them a “butthead.” There is nothing successful actors fear more than typecasting, and Biff cast a long shadow over Wilson’s career that was hard to escape, even though he was excellent as the gym teacher on Freaks and Geeks and is now a part of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.Thomas F. Fox, Christopher Lloyd Lead 'Back to the Future' Reunion on Josh Gad's 'Reunited Apart'įlashback: ZZ Top Visit Hill Valley in 'Back to the Future Part III'įlashback: 'Back to the Future' Has Everyone Wanting to Play 'Johnny B Goode' Like Michael J. He was also the only key cast member not interviewed for a documentary that came with the Blu-ray box set. Even in October 2019, when the calendar finally hit the date that Marty and Doc traveled to in the second movie, he didn’t emerge for any of the celebrations. He’s the third most-important actor in the three movies, after Fox and Lloyd, but he has been reluctant to take part in reunions like this over the past couple of decades. Wilson, who played Biff, Biff’s grandson Griff, and his great-grandfather Buford “Mad Dog” Tannen.
Abrams had no involvement in the trilogy, but he’s a big fan and they let him join the fun, too. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, director Robert Zemeckis, and screenwriter Bob Gale take part, but they also roped in Lea Thompson, Mary Steenburgen, and both actresses who played Jennifer (Elisabeth Shue and Claudia Wells), along with “Power of Love” singer Huey Lewis and composer Alan Silvestri.
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Josh Gad staged a virtual Back to the Future reunion on his new Reunited Apart YouTube series this week, and the turnout was pretty amazing.