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Biff H. Tannen
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Biff Howard Tannen is a fictional character in the Back to the Future trilogy. Thomas F. Wilson plays Biff in all three films as well as the Universal Studios ride, and voiced the character in the animated series.Biff is a large, rude, arrogant and violent bully who obtains what he wants by intimidating others into doing his work for him, or by cheating. He and his family members have a tendency to misuse idioms in a way that makes them appear foolish and comical despite their intention to insult or intimidate, and all share a disdain for manure. His favorite insult is "butthead".
Biography
Early lifeBiff was born in Hill Valley, California. He is the great-grandson of Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen and grandfather of Griff Tannen. Rather than studying in high school, he prefers to bully George McFly into doing his homework for him while he drinks and hangs out with his friends. Biff is feared by most of his schoolmates but is less brave when he is without his gang (Match, Skinhead, and 3-D). He has been living with his grandma, Gertrude Tannen, at 1809 Mason Street for some time by November 1955.
Relationships
In 1955, Biff had a crush on Lorraine Baines who does not return the sentiments. However, the alternate 1985 reveals that Lorraine ended up marrying Biff so her children could live a better life. In the original 1985, Biff's marital status is unknown as no mention of a wife or children was ever made in the trilogy.
Children
By 2015, Biff has a teenage grandson, Griff, suggesting that Biff had at least one child by 1985. The animated series reveals that Biff has a son, Biff Jr., although this may not be canon.
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Filmography of Biff H. Tannen (3 films)
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Back to the Future Part III (1990)
, 1h58Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Western
Themes Transport films, Time travel films, Films about automobiles, Rail transport films, Comedy science fiction films, Alternate history films
Actors Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Thomas F. Wilson, Lea Thompson, Elisabeth Shue
Rating74%
On November 12, 1955, Marty McFly discovers that his friend, Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown, had become trapped in 1885. Marty, with the 1955 Doc, uses the information in Doc's 1885 letter to locate and repair the DeLorean. He spots a tombstone with Doc's name, dated six days after the letter. Learning that Doc was killed by Biff Tannen's great-grandfather, Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen, Marty travels back to 1885 to save Doc.
Back to the Future Part II (1989)
, 1h48Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Action, Adventure
Themes Films about education, Transport films, Time travel films, Films about automobiles, Comedy science fiction films, Films set in the future, Alternate history films
Actors Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Thomas F. Wilson, Elisabeth Shue, James Tolkan
Rating77%
On October 5, 1985, Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown arrives in his flying time machine and persuades Marty McFly and his girlfriend, Jennifer Parker, to come back to the future with him to help their future children. Biff Tannen witnesses their departure. They arrive on October 21, 2015, where Doc electronically knocks out Jennifer and leaves her asleep in an alley, explaining that she should not have too much knowledge of future events. He has Marty pose as his own son to refuse an offer to participate in a robbery with Biff's grandson, Griff.
Back to the Future (1985)
, 1h56Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Adventure
Themes L'adolescence, Films about animals, Films about education, Films about children, Transport films, Time travel films, Films about automobiles, Comedy science fiction films, Films about dogs, Alternate history films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère, Teen movie
Actors Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, Thomas F. Wilson, Marc McClure
Rating83%
Teenager Marty McFly is an aspiring musician dating girlfriend Jennifer Parker in Hill Valley, California. His father George is bullied by his supervisor, Biff Tannen, while his mother Lorraine is an overweight, depressed alcoholic. Whilst expressing disapproval of Marty's relationship with Jennifer, Lorraine recounts how she met George when her father hit him with a car.