Thomas F. Wilson Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 2½ in |
Weight | 88 kg |
Date of Birth | April 15, 1959 |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Spouse | Caroline Wilson |
Thomas F. Wilson is a talented American actor, comedian, voice-over artist, podcaster, and painter. He is known for his role as Biff Tannen, Griff Tannen, and Buford “Mad Dog” Tannen in Back To The Future trilogy. His other notable roles include The Heat, The Informant!, Andersonville, Let’s Get Harry, April Fool’s Day, and Freaks and Geeks. His stand-up comedy acts such as Tom Wilson Live and Tom Wilson is Funny, have been released publically. Also, his paintings have been featured on Fox News, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, and The Artist’s Studio.
Born Name
Thomas Francis Wilson Jr.
Nick Name
Tom

Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Thomas F. Wilson attended the Radnor High School in Radnor, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1977. Later, he joined Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona and studied international politics.
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. Thomas also studied painting at the Art Academy of Los Angeles, the California Art Institute.
Occupation
Actor, Comedian, Voice-Over Artist, Podcaster, Painter
Family
- Father – Thomas Francis Wilson
- Mother – Anna May
- Others – George A. Wilson (Paternal Grandfather), Lelia Marie Kilroy (Paternal Grandmother), Edward Joseph Kelly (Maternal Grandfather), Anna May Carmany (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Thomas F. Wilson is managed by –
- Alex Murray and Jerilyn Novia, Managers, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, Beverly Hills, California, United States
- Steve Muller, Theatrical Representative, Innovative Artists, Los Angeles, California, United States
- Sandie Schnarr, Voice Over Representative, AVO Talent Agency, Los Angeles, California, United States
Build
Average
Height
6 ft 2½ in or 189 cm
Weight
88 kg or 194 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse
Thomas F. Wilson has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Irish, German, and English ancestry.
Hair Color
Gray
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tall height
- Long chin
- Luscious thick hair
Brand Endorsements
Thomas F. Wilson has done endorsement work for brands like Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Religion
Catholicism

Best Known For
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
In 1985, he made his theatrical film debut in the action drama film Ninja Turf as Member of Spike’s Gang.
In 2004, he made his theatrical film debut as a voice actor by lending his voice for the character of Fish #3 / Tough Fish #1, Victor in the animated adventure film The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
First TV Show
In 1984, he made his first TV show appearance on the crime-drama series Knight Rider as Chip.
In 1991, he made his TV show debut as a voice-over artist on the animated adventure series Back to the Future as Biff H. Tannen / Gen. Beauregard Tannen.
Thomas F. Wilson Favorite Things
- Music – Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings and anything from Bruce Springsteen‘s Born to Run album
- Films – Field of Dreams (1989), Ninja Turf (1985)
- TV Show – Blossom (1990-1995)
- Authors – Mark Salzman, Stephen Ambrose, and Ethan Canin
Source – IGN

Thomas F. Wilson Facts
Featured Image by Thomas F. Wilson / Instagram
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