Biff Tannen Family (Buford, Griff, etc.)
Hill Valley's delinquent family that has been feuding with the McFly family across generations
A delinquent family that has been feuding with the McFly family in Hill Valley for generations. Centered around Biff Tannen, characters span from ancestor Buford to grandson Griff across a wide range of eras.
Quotes
- Hello, hello, anybody home?
- Think Mcfly, think!
- Butthead.
- Why don't you make like a tree and get outta here?
- That's as funny as a screen door on a battleship.
Trivia
- Biff's character was inspired by Donald Trump.
- The Tannen family repeatedly suffers the misfortune of being covered in manure.
- Buford Tannen has the nickname 'Mad Dog,' which he hates.
- Griff in 2015 has a punch-detecting device on his left wrist.
- Biff's catchphrases are 'Butthead' and 'Hello, hello, anybody home?'.
- Buford in 1885 was a quick-draw expert who claimed to have shot many people.
Alternate names
Biff Tannen Family
Tannen Family
Biff Family
Profile
- Species
- Human
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Varies by generation and era, but they have rugged features and a rough appearance. Biff has a stocky build with an intimidating aura, ancestor Buford gives the impression of a roughneck, and Griff is a young man resembling Biff who wears a helmet.
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Rough expression
- Biff is stocky
- Buford has a habit of drooling
- Iconic items
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- Biff's 1946 Ford Deluxe
- Buford's revolver
- Griff's helmet
- Griff's modified BMW convertible
- Manure truck
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Brutish
- Detailed personality
- The Tannen family is rough, self-centered, and always tends to try to overpower others with force. They are not very bright and often misuse idioms. Clan leader Biff is particularly cunning, grandson Griff has become more violent, and Buford in 1885 was feared as a vicious outlaw.
- Keywords
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- Rough
- Cunning
- Delinquent
- Violent
- Crude
- Lazy
- Enemy of the McFly family
- Short-tempered
- Motto
- Might makes right
- Talents
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- Rough fighting
- Domination through intimidation
- Quick draw (Buford)
- Driving skills
- Skills
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- Delinquent leadership
- Intimidating negotiation
- Car chases and escapes
- Motivation
- To subjugate the McFly family and aim for control of Hill Valley
- Habits
- Provocative speech and cursing while slapping their head, catchphrases looking down on others (''Butthead'', ''Hello, hello, anybody home?'' etc.)
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Hobbies
- Fighting, Joyriding cars
- Disliked situations
- Losing, Those stronger than themselves
History
- Backstory
- The Tannen family has been a delinquent clan rooted in Hill Valley since the 19th century, with a generational feud against the McFly family. In 1885, Buford was notorious as an outlaw who terrorized the town. In 1955, Biff Tannen bullied George McFly for years. In 2015, Biff's grandson Griff appeared and dragged Marty Jr. into crime. Influenced by timeline changes, they continue their strong rivalry with a streak of bad luck.
- Debut date
- July 3, 1985
- Work title
- Back to the Future
- Media type
- Movie
Buford Tannen's tyranny in 1885
- Significant event
- Buford Tannen's tyranny in 1885
- Description
- Dominated Hill Valley through violence and terror, committing many crimes.
Biff Tannen's high school days and daily life in 1985
- Significant event
- Biff Tannen's high school days and daily life in 1985
- Description
- Drove around in his 1946 Ford Deluxe and relentlessly bullied George, but ultimately faced defeat.
Timeline alteration in 1985A
- Significant event
- Timeline alteration in 1985A
- Description
- By giving Biff the sports almanac in 1955, he became a tycoon, creating a dystopian future with George murdered and ongoing tyranny.
Almanac retrieval and timeline restoration
- Significant event
- Almanac retrieval and timeline restoration
- Description
- Marty and Doc retrieved the sports almanac, restoring the original timeline.
Griff Tannen's disruptive acts in 2015
- Significant event
- Griff Tannen's disruptive acts in 2015
- Description
- Influenced by his grandfather Biff, he became even more violent and plotted crimes using future tech like hoverboards.
Relationships
Samuel Baines
Grandfather
Lorraine's father and Marty's maternal grandfather. Enemy of the Tannen family as maternal kin of the rival McFly family.
Gertrude Tannen
Grandmother
Biff's grandmother, living with him alone in 1955. Strict with Biff.
Griff Tannen
Child
Biff's grandson and future delinquent. Inherits violent tendencies and commits crimes. Drags Marty Jr. into crime.
Buford Tannen
Ancestor
Biff's ancestor from 1885. Infamous outlaw who committed every atrocity.
Tannen Family
Tannen Family: leader
Media appearances
Back to the Future
Movie / Supporting
1985 release - Movie series
Back to the Future Part II
Movie / Supporting
1989 release - Movie series
Back to the Future Part III
Movie / Supporting
1990 release - Movie series
Back to the Future: The Game
Game / Supporting
2010 release
Biff to the Future
Comic / Supporting
2017 American comic
Voice cast and creators
Setsu Taniguchi / Tetsuro Sagawa / Tatsuaki Shigaki / Kenta Miyake
- Voice actor
- Setsu Taniguchi / Tetsuro Sagawa / Tatsuaki Shigaki / Kenta Miyake
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Movie series - Voiced key roles
Thomas F. Wilson
- Voice actor
- Thomas F. Wilson
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Movie series
- Notes
- Voices Biff, Griff, Buford
Bob Gale
- Creator name
- Bob Gale
- Role
- Original author
Robert Zemeckis
- Creator name
- Robert Zemeckis
- Role
- Character designer
Bob Gale
- Creator name
- Bob Gale
- Role
- Writer
Related goods
Biff Tannen Figure
- Item name
- Biff Tannen Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Biff Tannen Action Figure Set
- Item name
- Biff Tannen Action Figure Set
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Biff's 1946 Ford Deluxe Miniature Model
- Item name
- Biff's 1946 Ford Deluxe Miniature Model
- Category
- unknown
- Availability
- Limited