Thomas F. Wilson Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-08-31

Thomas Francis Wilson Jr. net worth is
$4 Million

Thomas Francis Wilson Jr. Wiki Biography

Thomas Francis Wilson Jr. was born on 15 April 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, and is a painter, actor, comedian, musician, and voice artist, but perhaps best known for his work in video games. He’s also appeared in various television shows and movies. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.

How rich is Thomas F. Wilson? As of early-2017, sources estimate a net worth that is at $4 million, earned through success in his various endeavors. He’s well known for playing Biff Tannen, Buford “Mad Dog” Tannen, and Griff Tannen in the “Back to the Future” trilogy. He also played Coach Ben Fredricks in “Freaks and Geeks”. As he continues his career, it is expected that his wealth will increase.

Thomas F. Wilson Net Worth $4 million

Wilson attended Radnor High School, and during his time there was involved in dramatic arts and debate, and he played the tuba and was a drum major in vthe school’s marching band. After matriculating, he attended Arizona State University where he would study international politics. He then went to New York and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, which later allowed him to experience performing on stage as a comedian.

In the early 1980s, Thomas moved to Los Angeles and would have a small role in the second season of “Knight Rider”. He would finally get his breakthrough in the 1985 film “Back to the Future”, and would continue in the serie’s next two films, also playing various relatives of his original character. He would earn a lot of popularity in the films, which helped increase his net worth significantly. He also reprised the role in the animated series, and would later voice his character in versions of Telltale’s “Back to the Future: The Game”. In 1988, he appeared in the film “Action Jackson”, adding to his net worth.

Four years later, Thomas continued his voice work by being a part of “Batman: The Animated Series”, and also voiced for “Gargoyles” and “Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger”. He would continue to be part of the series next two releases, and the animated series “Wing Commander Academy”. Thanks to these opportunities, his net worth continued to rise. Afterwards, he made a guest appearance in “Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman”, and in 1999 he was cast in the comedy-drama series “Freaks and Geeks”. His next notable project would be doing voice work for “SpongeBob Squarepants” in which he voiced several villainous characters including The Strangler and the No Weenies Allowed Club Bouncer. In 2003, he became a part of “Trial and Error: The Making of Sequestered”, which is a mockumentary, and many other animated series would hire him including “The New Batman Adventures”, “Max Steel”, and “The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie”. He also had supporting roles in “Ghost Whisperer” and “Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector”. His net worth was rising steadily.

In 2003, Thomas went back to the stage in a production of “110 in the Shade”. He also released a comedy album called “Tom Wilson is Funny!” Over the next few years, he would make guest appearances in several popular shows, including “House M.D.”, “Bones”, and “Boston Legal”. He also started a podcast in 2011 called “Big Pop Fun”, which featured guests such as Samm Levine and Steve Oedekerk.

Some of the recent projects Wilson has been part of include voicing for “The Pink Panther”, “Timon & Pumbaa”, and “Family Guy”. He also voiced Electro in the video game “Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions”. His net worth continues to rise.

For his personal life, it is known that Wilson has been married to Caroline Thomas since 1985, and they have four children. He is a Catholic, and released an album called “In the Name of the Father”.


Full NameThomas F. Wilson
Net Worth$4 Million
Date Of BirthApril 15, 1959
Place Of BirthPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Height1.91 m
ProfessionActor
EducationArizona State University
NationalityAmerican
SpouseCaroline Thomas
ChildrenAnna May Wilson, Tommy Wilson, Emily Wilson, Gracie Wilson
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TomWilsonUSA
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001855/
MoviesBack to the Future, Back to the Future Part II, Back to the Future Part III, The Heat, Freaks and Geeks, April Fool's Day, The Informant!, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, DreamWorks Dragons, Camp Nowhere, Let's Get Harry, House Broken, Action Jackson, Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure, Zoom, That Dar...
TV ShowsDreamWorks Dragons, Freaks and Geeks, Back to the Future
#Quote
1[on why he no longer signs Back to the Future memorabilia] I've decided to do what I want to do in life, and follow my own path as an artist, so I've decided not to participate in any sort of nostalgia in which I'm marginalized as a pop icon of yesteryear. I no longer support in any way an insurmountable archetype, and now exclusively pursue the things that interest me.
2[on the appeal of Biff in the Back to the Future (1985) movies] People love the character because ultimately Biff is a failure. Biff doesn't win in the end, which is why people like him. He's this horrible guy throughout the movie, but you can be pretty confident that he's going to get slugged in the head and be unconscious at the end.
#Fact
1He made guest appearances on both Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) and Superman (1996).
2Was once roommates with Sam Kinison and Andrew Dice Clay.
3Often received fanmail meant for Tom Wilson, creator of the Ziggy comic strip.
4Appeared in an episode of Psych entitled "Let's Get Hairy" and in a movie called Let's Get Harry (1986).
5As a recurring character on Ghost Whisperer (2005), he returned to the same set he acted on during the Back to the Future (1985) trilogy.
6Studied International Business at Arizona State University.
7Paints portraits of children's toys.
8Although he is probably best known for playing bully Biff Tannen in the Back to the Future (1985) trilogy, he is said to be a very nice man in real life who drew upon his own personal experiences of being bullied as a child to create the Biff persona.
9Children: Anna May, Emily, Gracie and Tommy.

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Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Pig Goat Banana Cricket2015-2016TV SeriesBanana / Chef / Beefy Teamster #2 / ...
School of Rock2016TV SeriesMr. Finn's Dad
The Ranch2016TV SeriesCoach Fitzgerald
Dragons: Race to the Edge2015-2016TV SeriesBucket
Back to the Future: The Game - 30th Anniversary Edition2015Video GameBiff Tannen (voice, as Tom Wilson)
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water2015Angry Customer #1 (voice)
See Dad Run2014TV SeriesPrincipal Templeman
Dragons: Riders of Berk2012-2013TV SeriesBucket
Back to the Future: Back in Time Video Slots2013Video GameBiff Tannen Griff (voice)
Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure2013VideoMr. Bigley / Ginormous (voice, as Tom Wilson)
Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous2013TV SeriesMr. Stone
The Heat2013/ICaptain Woods (as Tom Wilson)
Mad2013TV SeriesSuperman Patrick Jane Tube Feud Announcer
Epic2013Finn (voice, as Tom Wilson)
SpongeBob SquarePants2001-2013TV SeriesCop #2 / Customer #1 / Stranger / ...
Atlas Shrugged II: The Strike2012Robert Collins (as Tom Wilson)
Franklin & Bash2011-2012TV SeriesSpiritual Adviser
Star Wars: The Old Republic2011Video GameCommander Bhoenn / Elz Organa / Gele'ren / ... (voice)
Melissa & Joey2011TV SeriesCouncilman Herbert Hancock
Planet Sheen2011TV SeriesBlurg #1 / Narrator
Rio2011Trapped Bird Screaming Hang Glider (voice, as Tom Wilson)
Harry's Law2011TV SeriesAllan Meade
True Jackson, VP2011TV SeriesBen Franklin
Big Love2010-2011TV SeriesRicky Jax
Billion Dollar Freshmen2011TV MoviePrincipal Preston
Adventure Time2010TV SeriesHead Marauder / Cat Man / Coal Guy
Batman: The Brave and the Bold - The Videogame2010Video GameCatman (voice)
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions2010Video GameElectro (voice)
Yohan - Barnevandrer2010Kevin (as Tom Wilson)
Take 22: Behind the Scenes of Sequestered2010VideoTerry Peterson (as Tom Wilson)
House Broken2009Fire Chief Henry Decker (as Tom Wilson)
Family Guy2009TV Series
Psych2009TV SeriesButch Zielinski
The Informant!2009Mark Cheviron (as Tom Wilson)
Batman: The Brave and the Bold2008-2009TV SeriesCatman Mobster #2 Sportsmaster ...
The Spectacular Spider-Man2008-2009TV SeriesStan Carter
Ghost Whisperer2006-2008TV SeriesTim Flaherty
Back at the Barnyard2008TV SeriesKrebs
Bones2008TV SeriesChip Barnett
Boston Legal2007TV SeriesJeffrey Bass
House M.D.2007TV SeriesLou
American Body Shop2007TV SeriesJuicy Lou
Help Me Help You2006-2007TV SeriesKenny
Diggs Tailwagger2007TV MovieDuke (voice, as Tom Wilson)
Zoom2006Dylan's Teacher (as Tom Wilson)
Cold Case2006TV SeriesArnold Brown
Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector2006Bart Tatlock (as Tom Wilson)
Still Standing2006TV SeriesCoach Kirk Stone
George Lopez2005TV SeriesSonny
Reba2005TV SeriesTed
Higglytown Heroes2005TV SeriesTruck Driver
Zoey 1012005TV SeriesCoach Phelps
Rodney2005TV SeriesBill
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie2004Fish #3 / Tough Fish #1, Victor (voice, as Tom Wilson)
Rock Me, Baby2004TV SeriesBuffalo Buck
The Mullets2004TV SeriesLyle Turner
Life on Parole2003TV Movie as Tom Wilson
Two and a Half Men2003TV SeriesMike
Ed2003TV SeriesSean Nowell
Stripperella2003TV SeriesTom Green / Zumo / Painted Patron / ...
Boston Public2003TV SeriesPaul Stanton
Atlantis: Milo's Return2003VideoCarnaby (voice, as Tom Wilson)
The Pitts2003TV SeriesGuard
Do Over2002-2003TV SeriesCoach Dorsey
Outtakes2002Video shortBuford Tannen (uncredited)
She Spies2002TV SeriesRoger 'Rush' Gibson
Run Like Hell2002Video GameCraig (voice)
Titus2001TV SeriesJoe
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex2001Video GameRok-Ko - The Earth Elemental (voice, as Tom Wilson)
Max Steel2001TV SeriesPete Costas
The Zeta Project2001TV SeriesBurly Boyfriend
Nash Bridges2001TV SeriesJack Noon
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command2000TV SeriesBuster
Freaks and Geeks1999-2000TV SeriesCoach Ben Fredricks
Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force2000Video GameCrewman Rick Biessman (voice)
Team Boy2000ShortTom
Pepper Ann1999TV SeriesCoach Bronson
Timon & Pumbaa1999TV Series
The Hughleys1999TV SeriesStan
Maggie1998TV SeriesHank
The Angry Beavers1998TV SeriesOtis Otto / Bowling Patron
Zoomates1998ShortMark (voice)
Men in White1998TV MovieEd Klingbottom (as Tom Wilson)
The New Batman Adventures1998TV SeriesHowlin' Jake / Gotham Angels Biker
Girl1998The Ticket Seller (as Tom Wilson)
Pinky and the Brain1998TV SeriesLarry Bruhn
Fired Up1997-1998TV SeriesSteve Summer
Wing Commander: Prophecy1997Video GameMaj. Todd 'Maniac' Marshall (as Tom Wilson)
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters1997TV SeriesMarty
steve.oedekerk.com1997TV MovieCostumer / Talk Show Host (as Tom Wilson)
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man1997TV SeriesPark Ranger Smith
That Darn Cat1997Melvin (as Tom Wilson)
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1997TV SeriesCarter Landry
Wing Commander Academy1996TV SeriesTodd 'Maniac' Marshall
Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles1996TV SeriesMatt Bluestone / Thug 2 / Gangbanger 3 / ...
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch1996TV SeriesSimon
Superman1996TV SeriesJoey
Get Serious: Seven Deadly Sins1996TV Mini-Series
Gargoyles1995-1996TV SeriesMatt Bluestone Lt. Matt Bluestone Thug #3 ...
Andersonville1996TV MovieThomas Sweet (as Tom Wilson)
Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom1996Video GameMaj. Todd 'Maniac' Marshall (as Tom Wilson)
Born to Be Wild1995Det. Lou Greenberg (as Tom Wilson)
Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger1994Video GameMaj. Todd 'Maniac' Marshall (as Tom Wilson)
Camp Nowhere1994Lt. Eliot Hendricks (as Tom Wilson)
Mr. Write1994Billy (as Tom Wilson)
Caroline at Midnight1994Officer Keaton
The Pink Panther1993TV SeriesAdditional Voices (voice, as Tom Wilson)
Morning Man at 88.01993TV Movie as Tom Wilson
Blood In, Blood Out1993Rollie McCann (as Tom Wilson)
Boris and Natasha1992TV MovieAdditional voices (voice, uncredited)
Back to the Future1991TV SeriesBiff H. Tannen / Biff / Various Tannen Ancestors / ...
Back to the Future... The Ride1991ShortBiff Tannen
High Strung1991Al Dalby (as Tom Wilson)
Turner & Hooch1990TV MovieDet. Scott Turner (as Tom Wilson)
Back to the Future... The Pinball1990Video GameBiff Tannen (voice, uncredited)
Back to the Future Part II1989Biff Tannen Griff
The Last Ride1989ShortBuck Johnson III
Action Jackson1988Officer Kornblau
Smart Alex1987Lieutenant Stevenson
Let's Get Harry1986Bob Pachowski (as Tom Wilson)
April Fool's Day1986Arch
Back to the Future1985Biff Tannen
L.A. Streetfighters1985Member of Spike's Gang
The Facts of Life1984TV SeriesMoose
Knight Rider1984TV SeriesChip

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Get Serious: Seven Deadly Sins1996TV Mini-Series 5 episodes
The Last Ride1989Short writer

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Tom Wilson: Bigger Than You2009Video executive producer - as Tom Wilson
Get Serious: Seven Deadly Sins1995TV Mini-Series producer

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie2004performer: "Goofy Goober Song", "Now That We're Men" - as Tom Wilson
April Fool's Day1986"Also sprach Zarathustra", uncredited

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Marmaduke2010voice talent - as Tom Wilson
Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects2005Video Game lead programmer: central content and technology - PSP version

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Be a Man2016Documentary completedHimself
One Minute Comic: The Rob Sampson Story2016Video documentaryHimself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 20162016TV MovieHimself
The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail2014TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Politics & Poker2010TV SeriesHimself - Host (as Tom Wilson)
Damien Making a Difference, God Making a Saint2010Video documentaryDamien (voice, as Tom Wilson)
The Rick & Bubba Show2010TV SeriesHimself
Tom Wilson: Bigger Than You2009VideoHimself (as Tom Wilson)
Vidiotic2009TV MovieHimself (as Tom Wilson)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2008TV SeriesHimself
The Bob & Tom Show2008TV SeriesHimself
Judy Toll: The Funniest Woman You've Never Heard of2007DocumentaryHimself (as Tom Wilson)
Inside Edition2006TV Series documentaryHimself
Hollywood's Master Storytellers: Back to the Future 20th Anniversary2005TV MovieHimself
Mega642004TV SeriesHimself
Reality Quest2004Documentary shortHimself
American Idol2003TV SeriesHimself
Gamesmaster1995TV SeriesHimself
Get Serious1995TV Movie documentary
Showbiz Today1991-1995TV SeriesHimself
Mountain Madness1993TV Movie documentary
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1989-1991TV SeriesHimself
Comics Only1991TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy1990TV Special documentary shortHimself (as Tom Wilson)
The Grand Opening of Universal Studios New Theme Park Attraction Gala1990TV MovieHimself - Speaker
Late Night with David Letterman1990TV SeriesHimself
The Making of 'Back to the Future III'1990TV Movie documentaryHimself
The Making of 'Back to the Future II'1989Video shortHimself

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Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1991Saturn AwardAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USABest Supporting ActorBack to the Future Part III (1990)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2016BTVA Television Voice Acting AwardBehind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television SeriesPig Goat Banana Cricket (2015)

Known for movies


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