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Thomas F. Wilson

Bio: Thomas Francis Wilson (born April 15, 1959) is an American actor, writer, musician, painter, voice-over artist and stand-up comedian. He is best known for playing Biff Tannen (and his grandson Griff Tannen and great-grandfather Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen) in the Back to the Future trilogy and Coach Ben Fredricks on NBC's Freaks and Geeks
Born: Wed, Apr 15 1959
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Thomas F. Wilson is 65 years old
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Poster of Humbly Super Famous
Humbly Super Famous
Thomas F. Wilson was 64 in Humbly Super Famous as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 2024
Poster of SpongeBob SquarePants Presents The Tidal Zone
SpongeBob SquarePants Presents The Tidal Zone
Thomas F. Wilson was 63 in SpongeBob SquarePants Presents The Tidal Zone as 'Cecil Star'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 2023
Poster of Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary
Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary
Thomas F. Wilson was 59 in Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 02 2018
Poster of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Thomas F. Wilson was 55 in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water as 'Angry Customer #1 (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 2015
Poster of Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure
Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure
Thomas F. Wilson was 54 in Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure as 'Mr. Bigley / Ginormous (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 04 2013
Poster of The Heat
The Heat
Thomas F. Wilson was 54 in The Heat as 'Captain Woods'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 27 2013
Poster of Epic
Epic
Thomas F. Wilson was 54 in Epic as 'Finn (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 2013
Poster of Voice Over
Voice Over
Thomas F. Wilson was 53 in Voice Over as 'Crandall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2012
Poster of Tom Wilson: Bigger Than You
Tom Wilson: Bigger Than You
Thomas F. Wilson was 52 in Tom Wilson: Bigger Than You as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 2011
Poster of Rio
Rio
Thomas F. Wilson was 51 in Rio as 'Trapped Bird / Screaming Hang Glider (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 2011
Poster of Tales from the Future
Tales from the Future
Thomas F. Wilson was 51 in Tales from the Future as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 2010
Poster of The Child Wanderers
The Child Wanderers
Thomas F. Wilson was 50 in The Child Wanderers as 'Kevin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 2010
Poster of House Broken
House Broken
Thomas F. Wilson was 50 in House Broken as 'Fire Chief Henry Decker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 2009
Poster of The Informant!
The Informant!
Thomas F. Wilson was 50 in The Informant! as 'Mark Cheviron'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 2009
Poster of Judy Toll: The Funniest Woman You've Never Heard Of
Judy Toll: The Funniest Woman You've Never Heard Of
Thomas F. Wilson was 47 in Judy Toll: The Funniest Woman You've Never Heard Of as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 2007
Poster of Zoom
Zoom
Thomas F. Wilson was 47 in Zoom as 'Dylan's Teacher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 2006
Poster of Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector
Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector
Thomas F. Wilson was 46 in Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector as 'Bart Tatlock'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 2006
Poster of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Thomas F. Wilson was 45 in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie as 'Fish #3 / Tough Fish #1 (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 2004
Poster of Atlantis: Milo's Return
Atlantis: Milo's Return
Thomas F. Wilson was 43 in Atlantis: Milo's Return as 'Carnaby (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 25 2003
Poster of Freaks And Geeks
Freaks And Geeks
Thomas F. Wilson was 40 in Freaks And Geeks as 'Coach Ben Fredericks'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1999
Poster of Girl
Girl
Thomas F. Wilson was 39 in Girl as 'The Ticket Seller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 05 1998
Poster of Zoomates
Zoomates
Thomas F. Wilson was 39 in Zoomates as 'Mark (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1998
Poster of Men in White
Men in White
Thomas F. Wilson was 39 in Men in White as 'Ed Klingbottom'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 16 1998
Poster of steve.oedekerk.com
steve.oedekerk.com
Thomas F. Wilson was 38 in steve.oedekerk.com
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 1997
Poster of That Darn Cat
That Darn Cat
Thomas F. Wilson was 37 in That Darn Cat as 'Melvin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1997
Poster of Born to Be Wild
Born to Be Wild
Thomas F. Wilson was 35 in Born to Be Wild as 'Det. Lou Greenberg (as Tom Wilson)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1995
Poster of Camp Nowhere
Camp Nowhere
Thomas F. Wilson was 35 in Camp Nowhere as 'Lt. Eliot Hendricks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1994
Poster of Mr. Write
Mr. Write
Thomas F. Wilson was 35 in Mr. Write as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1994
Poster of Caroline at Midnight
Caroline at Midnight
Thomas F. Wilson was 34 in Caroline at Midnight as 'Officer Keaton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of Bound by Honor
Bound by Honor
Thomas F. Wilson was 33 in Bound by Honor as 'Rollie McCann'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1993
Poster of High Strung
High Strung
Thomas F. Wilson was 32 in High Strung as 'Al'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 08 1992
Poster of Back to the Future: The Ride
Back to the Future: The Ride
Thomas F. Wilson was 32 in Back to the Future: The Ride as 'Biff Tannen'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 02 1991
Poster of Turner & Hooch
Turner & Hooch
Thomas F. Wilson was 31 in Turner & Hooch as 'Det. Scott Turner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 09 1990
Poster of The Secrets of the 'Back to the Future' Trilogy
The Secrets of the 'Back to the Future' Trilogy
Thomas F. Wilson was 31 in The Secrets of the 'Back to the Future' Trilogy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 12 1990
Poster of Back to the Future Part III
Back to the Future Part III
Thomas F. Wilson was 31 in Back to the Future Part III as 'Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen / Biff Tannen'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of Back to the Future Part II
Back to the Future Part II
Thomas F. Wilson was 30 in Back to the Future Part II as 'Biff Tannen / Griff Tannen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1989
Poster of Action Jackson
Action Jackson
Thomas F. Wilson was 28 in Action Jackson as 'Officer Kornblau'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1988
Poster of Let's Get Harry
Let's Get Harry
Thomas F. Wilson was 27 in Let's Get Harry as 'Pachowski'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1986
Poster of April Fool's Day
April Fool's Day
Thomas F. Wilson was 26 in April Fool's Day as 'Arch Cummings'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 27 1986
Poster of Back to the Future
Back to the Future
Thomas F. Wilson was 26 in Back to the Future as 'Biff Tannen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1985
Poster of Los Angeles Streetfighter
Los Angeles Streetfighter
Thomas F. Wilson was 25 in Los Angeles Streetfighter as 'Spike's Gang Member'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1985

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Spidey and His Amazing Friends
Spidey and His Amazing Friends
Thomas F. Wilson was 62+ in Spidey and His Amazing Friends as 'William Baker / Sandman (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 06 2021
Poster of The Patrick Star Show
The Patrick Star Show
Thomas F. Wilson was 62+ in The Patrick Star Show as 'Cecil Star (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 09 2021
Poster of Mosaic
Mosaic
Thomas F. Wilson was 58+ in Mosaic as 'Cliff Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 22 2018
Poster of The Mayor
The Mayor
Thomas F. Wilson was 58+ in The Mayor as 'Governor Fillucci'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 2017
Poster of The Ranch
The Ranch
Thomas F. Wilson was 56+ in The Ranch as 'Coach Fitzgerald'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 2016
Poster of DC's Legends of Tomorrow
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Thomas F. Wilson was 56+ in DC's Legends of Tomorrow as 'Henry 'Hank' Heywood'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 21 2016
Poster of Pig Goat Banana Cricket
Pig Goat Banana Cricket
Thomas F. Wilson was 56+ in Pig Goat Banana Cricket as 'Banana (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2015
Poster of Dragons: Race to the Edge
Dragons: Race to the Edge
Thomas F. Wilson was 56+ in Dragons: Race to the Edge as 'Bucket (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 26 2015
Poster of Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous
Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous
Thomas F. Wilson was 54+ in Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous as 'Andrew 'Drew' Stone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 02 2013
Poster of DreamWorks Dragons
DreamWorks Dragons
Thomas F. Wilson was 53+ in DreamWorks Dragons as 'Bucket (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 07 2012
Poster of Franklin & Bash
Franklin & Bash
Thomas F. Wilson was 52+ in Franklin & Bash as 'Spiritual Adviser, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 01 2011
Poster of Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Thomas F. Wilson was 49+ in Batman: The Brave and the Bold as 'Sportsmaster / Santa (voice), Catman / Mobster #2 (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 14 2008
Poster of True Jackson, VP
True Jackson, VP
Thomas F. Wilson was 49+ in True Jackson, VP as 'Ben Franklin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 08 2008
Poster of Back at the Barnyard
Back at the Barnyard
Thomas F. Wilson was 48+ in Back at the Barnyard as 'Krebs (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 2007
Poster of Help Me Help You
Help Me Help You
Thomas F. Wilson was 47+ in Help Me Help You
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 2006
Poster of Psych
Psych
Thomas F. Wilson was 47+ in Psych as 'Butch Zielinski'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
Thomas F. Wilson was 46+ in Ghost Whisperer as 'Tim Flaherty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Bones
Bones
Thomas F. Wilson was 46+ in Bones as 'Chip Barnett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Zoey 101
Zoey 101
Thomas F. Wilson was 45+ in Zoey 101 as 'Coach Phelps'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2005
Poster of House
House
Thomas F. Wilson was 45+ in House as 'Lou'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Thomas F. Wilson was 45+ in Boston Legal as 'Jeffrey Bass'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Rodney
Rodney
Thomas F. Wilson was 45+ in Rodney as 'Bill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 2004
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Thomas F. Wilson was 44+ in Cold Case as 'Arnold Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Thomas F. Wilson was 44+ in NCIS as 'Angus Demint'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Thomas F. Wilson was 44+ in Two and a Half Men as 'Mike'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Rock Me Baby
Rock Me Baby
Thomas F. Wilson was 44+ in Rock Me Baby as 'Buffalo Buck'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of The Pitts
The Pitts
Thomas F. Wilson was 43+ in The Pitts as 'Guard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 30 2003
Poster of Still Standing
Still Standing
Thomas F. Wilson was 43+ in Still Standing as 'Coach Kirk Stone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 2002
Poster of Do Over
Do Over
Thomas F. Wilson was 43+ in Do Over
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 2002
Poster of She Spies
She Spies
Thomas F. Wilson was 43+ in She Spies as 'Roger 'Rush' Gibson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 20 2002
Poster of George Lopez
George Lopez
Thomas F. Wilson was 42+ in George Lopez
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 2002
Poster of Reba
Reba
Thomas F. Wilson was 42+ in Reba
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 2001
Poster of The Zeta Project
The Zeta Project
Thomas F. Wilson was 41+ in The Zeta Project
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 27 2001
Poster of Boston Public
Boston Public
Thomas F. Wilson was 41+ in Boston Public as 'Paul Stanton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Poster of Ed
Ed
Thomas F. Wilson was 41+ in Ed as 'Sean Nowell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 08 2000
Poster of Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Thomas F. Wilson was 41+ in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command as 'Buster (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000
Poster of Titus
Titus
Thomas F. Wilson was 40+ in Titus
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 20 2000
Poster of Freaks and Geeks
Freaks and Geeks
Thomas F. Wilson was 40+ in Freaks and Geeks as 'Coach Ben Fredricks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 25 1999
Poster of SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
Thomas F. Wilson was 40+ in SpongeBob SquarePants as 'Flats the Flounder (voice), Marty / Herb Star (voice), Reg (voice), Tattletale Strangler (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 01 1999
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Thomas F. Wilson was 39+ in Family Guy as 'First Step (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of The Hughleys
The Hughleys
Thomas F. Wilson was 39+ in The Hughleys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1998
Poster of 101 Dalmatians: The Series
101 Dalmatians: The Series
Thomas F. Wilson was 38+ in 101 Dalmatians: The Series
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1997
Poster of The New Batman Adventures
The New Batman Adventures
Thomas F. Wilson was 38+ in The New Batman Adventures as 'Howlin' Jake / Gotham Angels Biker (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1997
Poster of Fired Up
Fired Up
Thomas F. Wilson was 37+ in Fired Up as 'Steve Summer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 10 1997
Poster of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Thomas F. Wilson was 37+ in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch as 'Simon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Wing Commander Academy
Wing Commander Academy
Thomas F. Wilson was 37+ in Wing Commander Academy as 'Todd 'Maniac' Marshall (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996
Poster of Superman: The Animated Series
Superman: The Animated Series
Thomas F. Wilson was 37+ in Superman: The Animated Series as 'Joey (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 06 1996
Poster of Andersonville
Andersonville
Thomas F. Wilson was 36+ in Andersonville as 'Thomas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1996
Poster of Gargoyles
Gargoyles
Thomas F. Wilson was 35+ in Gargoyles as ', Matt Bluestone (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of Duckman
Duckman
Thomas F. Wilson was 34+ in Duckman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994
Poster of Rocko's Modern Life
Rocko's Modern Life
Thomas F. Wilson was 34+ in Rocko's Modern Life
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1993
Poster of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Thomas F. Wilson was 34+ in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Thomas F. Wilson was 33+ in Batman: The Animated Series as 'Zucco (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of Knight Rider
Knight Rider
Thomas F. Wilson was 23+ in Knight Rider as 'Chip'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Late Night with David Letterman
Late Night with David Letterman
Thomas F. Wilson was 22+ in Late Night with David Letterman as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 1982
Poster of The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life
Thomas F. Wilson was 20+ in The Facts of Life
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 24 1979