Thomas J. Wilson Net Worth

What Is Thomas F. Wilson’s Net Worth?

Thomas F. Wilson, the actor and comedian best recognized for his role as Biff Tannen in the “Back to the Future” trilogy, has accumulated a net worth of $4 million. This wealth is a result of his diverse career spanning film, television, voice acting, and comedy.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born on April 15, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Thomas F. Wilson Jr. spent his formative years in Wayne, Pennsylvania. His early exposure to performing arts occurred at Radnor High School, where he actively participated in drama productions, played the tuba and drums, and presided over the debate team. These experiences laid the groundwork for his future career. He initially pursued higher education at Arizona State University, majoring in international politics, before honing his acting skills at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City.

“Back to the Future” Franchise and Subsequent Film Roles

Wilson’s breakthrough role came with his portrayal of Biff Tannen in the 1985 film “Back to the Future.” He reprised this role in the sequels, “Back to the Future Part II” and “Back to the Future Part III,” also playing Biff’s grandson, Griff Tannen, in “Part II” and his great-grandfather, Buford “Mad Dog” Tannen, in “Part III.” Beyond this iconic role, Wilson has appeared in a variety of films, including “April Fool’s Day” (1986) and “Let’s Get Harry” (1986), as well as a supporting role in “Action Jackson” (1988). In the 1990s, he appeared in films like “Blood in Blood Out” (1993), “Camp Nowhere” (1994), “Born to Be Wild” (1995), “Girl” (1998), and Disney’s remake of “That Darn Cat” (1997). In the 21st century, Wilson has appeared in comedy films such as “Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector” (2006), “Zoom” (2006), “The Informant!” (2009), “House Broken” (2009), and “The Heat” (2013). He also lent his voice to animated films such as “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie” (2004) and “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” (2015), “Rio” (2011), “Epic” (2013), and “Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans” (2021).

Extensive Television Career and Voice Acting Work

Wilson has had a prolific television career, beginning with an episode of “Knight Rider” in 1984. A significant portion of his television work has been in voice acting for animated series. In the 1990s, he voiced characters on “Gargoyles,” “Wing Commander Academy,” and “Pepper Ann.” Beginning in the 2000s, he voiced Pete Costas on “Max Steel” and began his long-running involvement with “SpongeBob SquarePants,” voicing various characters, including Flats the Flounder, Herb Star, and Regg. He has also lent his voice to episodes of “The Pitts,” “Stripperella,” “Johnny Bravo,” “The Spectacular Spider-Man,” and “Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” among other animated series. From 2012 to 2016, he voiced Bucket on “Dragons: Riders of Berk,” and from 2015 to 2018, he voiced Banana on Nickelodeon’s “Pig Goat Banana Cricket.” Wilson’s other notable voice roles have included Coach Lawrence on Netflix’s “Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia” and Cecil Star on “The Patrick Star Show,” a spinoff of “SpongeBob SquarePants.” Wilson has also appeared in live-action roles on television. From 1997 to 1998, he had a recurring role on the NBC sitcom “Fired Up,” and from 1999 to 2000, he played Coach Ben Fredricks on the NBC dramedy “Freaks and Geeks.” Also in the 90s, Wilson was in the television films “Andersonville” and “Men in White.” In the early 2000s, he appeared in episodes of various shows, including “Nash Bridges,” “Titus,” “Do Over,” “Ed,” “Boston Public,” and “The Mullets.” In 2006, Wilson had a recurring role on the short-lived ABC sitcom “Help Me Help You.” The same year, he began playing Tim Flaherty on the CBS series “Ghost Whisperer,” a role he played until 2008. After that, Wilson played Ricky Jax in three episodes of the HBO series “Big Love.” He had a bigger role on the mockumentary sitcom “Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous,” playing the main character’s father. Among his other notable credits, Wilson played Hank Heywood on the superhero series “Legends of Tomorrow.”

Other Media Appearances and Projects

Beyond film and television, Wilson has appeared in several video games, including the “Wing Commander” series, which he joined in 1994 for “Heart of the Tiger.” His other video game credits include “Star Trek: Voyager – Elite Force,” “Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex,” “Run Like Hell: Hunt or Be Hunted,” and “Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions.” Wilson also hosted a podcast called “Big Pop Fun” from 2011 to 2014. He has released stand-up comedy specials and albums.