Underrated Actor. Probably one of the most "real" celebrities I've seen. You could totally imagine him just eating a burger at your local hangout with his family. From what I understand, super nice guy too.
Speaking about food the first time the public ever saw a KFC biscuit was when it was being held in a commercial by Tom Wilson. Yes the same Tom Wilson that's in this video.
It’s so great that you view everything with humor and sarcasm. I have two tours in OIF and two in OEF and experienced a severe TBI and PTSD. I did things like got lost while I was driving to the grocery store and had to call my wife to come find me. I had severe mood swings and side effects from all the meds the VA put me on. I even went so far as to have suicidal ideation. One day, the flood gates just opened. I started laughing at myself. I started making myself the butt end of jokes. I started taking it all in stride. Not that i didn’t take my condition seriously. But I realized I was traumatizing myself with sulking and defensiveness. My friend sent me a video of Tom Wilson’s song “Biff’s question song.” I enjoyed that Tom approached his plight with enthusiasm and sarcasm. Suddenly the clouds parted. From that day on I became positive about my situation. Laughter truly is the best medicine. I don’t mean to over-dramatize it. But it was the exact same bump I needed at that moment to bring me back to reality and make me enthusiastic about people again. Been following Tom ever since. Positivity is a gift people. Laughter is medicine and humility is our hidden treasure.
He has a song addressed to any guy wanting to date his daughter. It starts with him jovially describing this hot little teenager and the adding "She's my Daughter". What's so funny is the change from ogling dirty old man to steely eyed sociopath protecting his off spring. Classic.
+BeligerentPaladin Ah, Generation X. We had 4 channels and were so easily pleased. I LOVED 'The Secrets of Isis' as a kid. Watched it recently and its nearly unwatchable. It was a simpler time.
Most of the stuff from the 1970s is fairly unwatchable. Oddly enough, Japan actually produced some very good animated superhero series during the 1970s. It was a golden age for them. I've got two of those shows on home video... They didn't produce anything comparable in the US until the 1990s and even then it's questionable. With the exception of The Incredible Hulk live-action TV series, I don't think any of the superhero series on-air in the US were particularly good. Except for the Hulk, the Marvel series were awful. Wonder Woman really wasn't any better. If you watch that series now, it's incredibly campy without the "good parts" the Adam West Batman series had. Of course, it's Wonder Woman and as someone who collected comics for close to 30 years I can't honestly recommend more than maybe 1 or 2 storylines that featured Wonder Woman. If they didn't write her well in the comics, what chance did the TV series have?!?!
I only know it existed because The Sci-Fi Channel (now called Syfy) aired both it and a Planet of the Apes documentary special for its anniversary in 1998. If it hadn't been for those I doubt I would have known about it either. And upon further searching, I've found there were two series in the 70's: a live action and an animated series that I just now noticed.
Huge BTTF fan since I was 7 (40 now). I don't know if I can hate Biff as much after knowing a kind person is playing him. Tom Wilson should be far more famous, what an actor!
Anthony Bha first movie I ever saw in the theater. it was so loud I got a headache. I Remember Loving the movie and eating Rolos candy.still one of my favorite movies of all time. in its own way it is a masterpiece, especially for an 80s movie
You have to appreciate the person behind the role. A good villain played badly falls flat. Biff wasn't even Wilson's best role, its a little sad its the one he is most remembered for.
I met Tom at a pal's offsite reception when i was an active duty Marine in the Los Angeles area in 2006. I recognized him although I couldn't place him (till my pal told me "Dude, he played Biff!!"), but everything that came out of his mouth was effin' hilarious!
Loving your recent work, Tom. Good to see you recognizing the relativity in fame, careers etc. I never knew you were this all round an entertainer, but I'm glad I stumbled upon your channel and more recent work. Love from Amsterdam, The Netherlands
OK, I admit, I'm an ass. I had never seen your non-BTTF stuff. I'm now binge watching your standup. Awesome stuff. (I've also been to more than one Sci-Fi convention)
I watch the BTTF movies over and over and over. Whenever they are on TV, I kind of reserve the rest of the day to watch them because most TV stations will play all three of them together. They are masterpieces so full of wisdom and genuinely entertaining from beginning to end. They give you a lot to think about. Tom Wilson was a big part of that.
Great song Tom!! I like the reference to all the other movies you've made that no one remembers. Must have been nice getting to work with Glenn Frey in Let's Get Harry
I like your videos and songs, and respect you for taking in good humor the clear difficulty of having done many movies, yet being stuck as Biff, (or Griff or Buford) in the minds of most. Rock on.
Who knew Biff ain’t Biff like? Tom loved you and Larry the cable guy in the health inspector. I am glad you are not a Biff, for real. High Energy funny person. The back to the future franchise rocks.
LOL Good song. Yeah a lot of celebs do the sci-fi convention circuit while between jobs. From what i've seen it can be seriously good money. Hell I'd pay some cash for an autographed 8x10
I watched all the Planet of the Apes original movies, and the TV show. Several times. Hey, it was before the Internet and cable! I've also had the opportunity to attend a few of the minor sci fi conventions, including one for Stargate, where it was fun to meet some of the stars and supporting cast.
he looks so much the same and yet-so different. I like how he holds his face different as biff. I think he's cute as Tom (idk how else to put it) but would *never* think of Biff as cute.
I give massive props to you, Tom. You are a great natural stand-up comedian. I hope you have a butt-load of success. I wasn't trying to make a joke, jeez.
i met eddie munster at a pinball convention near my home town of all places, nice guy same thing sit behind a stack of 8x10s and signs them while he talks to them
waited a long time for a new song Tom! well worth the wait! your songs are crucial melodic gems sparkling at the peak of musical comedy. :) hats off sir.
I love all the rolls you played in the Back to the Future series. Next to Star Wars its my favorite trilogy. You are my favorite character, lots of talent. You definatly carried the series. Did not know you were this funny in real life. Hi from North West Indiana.
The day Tom Wilson gets another good role is a day for celebration. I hope he helps Chris Roberts out with Star CItizen but that might be a bad career move... dunno. Good luck Tom, you're great! :-)
Seriously hilarious. I like your sense of humor, not taking shit too seriously. Growing up in the 80's I get all the jokes. Funny thing, I watched April Fools Day last year and I was like, "Wow Biff is in another movie." I am from Philly also.
Love your comedy man! I just found your channel today! Yes many of us know Biff is just one character you played that you are nothing like. Keep it up!
