Biff Tannen
Hill Valley's delinquent
A delinquent living in Hill Valley, the primary antagonist who bullies Marty and George. Characterized by an intimidating and violent attitude.
Quotes
- Biff: 'You've got fire on your ass!'
- 'I am the ruler of Hill Valley!'
- 'George, can't be helped.'
- 'I won't forgive you bastards!'
- 'This is my power!'
Trivia
- Biff's full name is Barney Elliot Tannen.
- A character played by Thomas F. Wilson.
- The same actor plays Biff's ancestors and descendants respectively.
- Biff's intimidating speech comes from the typical 1970s delinquent image.
- Experiences different fates across multiple timelines several times in the film.
Alternate names
Biff
Biff
Mr. Biff Tannen
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A large and strong adult male with a menacing expression. Sports a typical 1970s delinquent style.
- Height
- Approx. 185cm
- Weight
- Approx. 90kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Blond
- Distinguishing features
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- Large physique
- Intimidating expression
- Distinctive hairstyle
- Iconic items
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- Leather jacket
- Cap
- Scarf
- 1970s-style jeans
- Gold ring
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Brutish
- Detailed personality
- Arrogant and self-centered, resorts to violence to impose his will. Enjoys power and domination, seeks superiority by bullying others.
- Keywords
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- Brutish
- Arrogant
- Intimidating
- Power-hungry
- Self-centered
- Tenacious
- Short-tempered
- Talents
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- Superior physical abilities
- Psychological dominance through intimidation
- Resolve against time travel
- Skills
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- Fighting
- Bullying
- Negotiation
- Scheming
- Motivation
- To gain power and become a ruler. To subjugate Marty and George.
- Habits
- Frequently utters threats and has a habit of intimidating others.
- Favorite foods
- Steak, Beer, Hamburger
- Hobbies
- Fighting, Driving
- Favorite colors
- Red, Black
- Disliked people
- Marty McFly, George McFly, Doc Brown
- Disliked situations
- Being in a weak position, Failure, Being humiliated
History
- Backstory
- Leader of the Hill Valley delinquent group 'Biff & Bikers', a prominent local figure. Bullies George McFly and later clashes with Marty McFly. Seeks to strengthen his power across various timelines influenced by time travel.
- Debut date
- July 3, 1985
- Work title
- Back to the Future
- Media type
- Movie
Clash in 1955
- Significant event
- Clash in 1955
- Description
- Biff's scheme in the past is thwarted with the help of George McFly.
Future tyrant Biff emerges
- Significant event
- Future tyrant Biff emerges
- Description
- In the altered 2015 future, wields power and imposes tyrannical rule.
1985 revenge and defeat
- Significant event
- 1985 revenge and defeat
- Description
- After timeline correction, reverted to his original weak position.
Relationships
Biff Bikers
Leader
Commanding presence as leader of the delinquent group in Hill Valley
Biff Bikers
Biff Bikers: leader
Media appearances
Back to the Future (Part 1)
Movie / Antagonist
1985 theatrical release
Back to the Future Part II
Movie / Antagonist
1989 theatrical release
Back to the Future Part III
Movie / Antagonist
1990 theatrical release
Voice cast and creators
Hōchū Ōtsuka
- Voice actor
- Hōchū Ōtsuka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version (dub)
Thomas F. Wilson
- Voice actor
- Thomas F. Wilson
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Original language version
Robert Zemeckis
- Creator name
- Robert Zemeckis
- Role
- Original author
Robert Zemeckis
- Creator name
- Robert Zemeckis
- Role
- Writer
Bob Gale
- Creator name
- Bob Gale
- Role
- Writer
Related goods
Biff action figure
- Item name
- Biff action figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Back to the Future costume (Biff style)
- Item name
- Back to the Future costume (Biff style)
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited