- "The worst thing you can do to a Toretto is take away their family. That's what you did to Jakob. You've got people who love you, count on you, care for you. He ain't got no one. You get in his way, this ain't gonna end until one of you guys are in the ground."
- ―Buddy to Dominic Toretto
Buddy is a mechanic and a former member of Jack Toretto's pit crew. He was Jakob Toretto's primary caregiver after Jack's death and Dominic Toretto's arrest and continued to care for Jakob after he was exiled by Dom.
Biography
Working with Jack Toretto
At some point in his life, Buddy met Jack Toretto and became a member of his pit-crew for the stock car racing seasons of 1989. After an incident between Jack and Kenny Linder, Jack was killed after his car bumper was shunted by Linder into a wall at 120 MPH and his car blew up as a result of Jakob tampering with the car to help Jack throw the race. Buddy held Dom back as he watched his father burn to death. A week later, he takes Dom and Jakob to the track to sign release forms and claim what's left of his car and he attempts to stop Dom from beating Linder with a wrench, his attempts of which fail. After Dom was taken into custody, Buddy watched over Jakob and his sister Mia Toretto.
Taking in Jakob Toretto
Buddy with Jack before his death
Two years later, when Dom was released from prison, he raced Jakob and wins, forcing Jakob to leave town and Jakob stayed with Buddy for a year. Mia tracked Jakob down to Buddy's and would visit him often before Jakob fled and left a note saying not to follow him. Mia continued her attempts to find Jakob but failed. However, Buddy kept tabs on him.
Reuniting with Dominic Toretto
Needing to find Jakob, Dom, with assistance from Michael Stasiak, returns to Baldwin Speedway and drove to Buddy's garage. The two talked about old times before Buddy criticized Dom for his treatment of Jakob, then telling him that Jakob is in London, encouraging Dom to make amends with Jakob.
Dante Reyes' Revenge
Buddy is seen on a list of targets being tracked by Dante
When Dominic discovered Dante's vision board, he discovers a list of people that Dante has been tracking that he intends to get revenge with. One of these people being Buddy whose name appears on his list.
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Trivia
- In 2019, it was announced that Michael Rooker joined the cast of F9 as Buddy, but character details were unknown.[1]
- In 2022, it was revealed that Michael Rooker would reprise his role as Buddy in Fast X.[2] Ultimately, Rooker did not appear in the film.