Drafts of Back to the Future show the character with the middle initial of "H", but this detail was omitted in further revisions.Īs the October 2015 date featured in the films approached, media outlets began noting the similarities between the older version of the character and Donald Trump, who at the time Part II was produced had just purchased the Plaza Hotel in New York City and, by 2015, was in the midst of an ultimately successful run for President of the United States. Tanen accused the two of attempting to produce an antisemitic work with their 1978 film, I Wanna Hold Your Hand. The character is named for studio executive Ned Tanen following an incident years earlier where Tanen reacted aggressively to a script being pitched by the film's writers Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis.
#BIFF TANNEN FOR PRESIDENT SERIES#
The animated series reveals that Biff has a son, Biff Jr.
In a video clip after their wedding, Biff is asked, "how does it feel?", to which he replies, "third time's the charm".īy 2015, Biff has a teenage grandson, Griff, suggesting that Biff had at least one child by 1985. The alternate 1985 reveals that Lorraine, widowed after the murder of George McFly, ended up marrying Biff in 1973 so that her children could live a better life. In the original 1985, Biff's marital status is unknown as no mention of a wife was ever made in the trilogy. In 1955, Biff coveted Lorraine Baines who did not return the sentiments. He has a particular dislike for manure, displayed when he is shoved into large quantities of it at multiple points during the films. In 1955, Biff proudly owned a black 1946 Ford Deluxe convertible which he drove around Hill Valley. Biff lives with his grandmother, Gertrude Tannen, at 1809 Mason Street. The only person at Hill Valley High School that Biff fears is Mr. Feared by most of his schoolmates, he was less brave without his gang ( Match, Skinhead, and 3-D). He bullied George McFly into doing his homework for him while he drank and hung out with his friends. He is the great-grandson of Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen, son of Irving "Kid" Tannen and grandfather of Griff Tannen. He frequently calls others "butthead".Ĭharacter portrayal Biff's early life and nature īiff was born in Hill Valley, California. He and his family members are shown to misuse idioms in ways that make them appear foolish and comical, despite their intention to insult or intimidate. The character is portrayed as a large, belligerent, dim-witted bully who obtains what he wants by intimidating others into doing his work for him, or by cheating. Biff's great-grandfather, Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen, is the main antagonist of the third. Biff is the main antagonist of the first and second films. Wilson plays Biff in all three films as well as the Universal Studios ride, and voiced the character in the animated series.
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