Michael J. Fox’s Early Years
Born on June 9, 1961, in Alberta, Canada, Michael J. Fox (née Michael Andrew Fox) grew up an “army brat” – in his own words – in Canada and is one of five siblings.
Fox later adopted J. for himself, as he was an actor named “Michael Fox” and disliked having his name implied as “Michael A Fox”. The actor chose “J” as a tribute to Michael J. Pollard.
Michael J. Fox on ‘Family Ties’
Fox began acting in television in his youth, but made his debut in 1982 when he took office as Young Republican Alex P. Keaton. family ties.
Justine Bateman and Michael J. Fox
Fox co-starred with Justine Bateman, who plays her sister Mallory. The show ran for seven seasons and earned the actress three Emmy Awards and her first Golden Globe.
Michael J. Fox Meets Intended Wife Tracy Pollan
Fox’s time has come family ties It will change lives in more ways than one. He met his wife, Tracy Pollan, in 1985 when she got a role on the show that portrayed her love for the character.
Although the two had on-screen chemistry, they remained friends at first as Fox was in a relationship with actress Nancy McKeon and Pollan was dating actor Kevin Bacon.
Michael J. Fox in “Back to the Future”
Fox in 1985 Return to the future As Marty McFly – a role he’ll reprise twice for the sequel to the wildly popular series.
Michael J. Fox in ‘Teen Wolf’
That same year, Fox starred in another fan-favorite movie. teen Wolf, He played Scott Howard, a teenager who learns he’s half-dog.
Michael J. Fox Wins Emmy Award
Fox won her first Emmy in 1986 (pictured here with Betty White, who won that year’s best actress award. Golden Girls).
Michael J. Fox at the Oscars
In 1986, the actor was tasked with presenting the Oscar for Best Art Direction alongside actress Rebecca DeMornay.
Michael J. Fox Makes “Back to the Future” – Again!
like its time family ties was coming to an end, Fox dressed as Marty McFly again – and again – in the 1989s. Back to the Future Part IIillustrated and Back to the Future Part III next year.
Michael J. Fox Marries Tracy Pollan
After they both acted in the movie bright lights, Fox and Pollan, who are both single, reunited and started dating in 1987. Not long after, Fox posed the question and they got married in July 1988.
Michael J. Fox and His Children
The stars share four children together: Sam, Aquinnah, Schuyler and Esme. Sam was born in May 1989, followed by twins Aquinnah and Schuyler in 1995 and Esme in 2001.
Here, the family poses together at the premiere. Atlantis: The Lost Empire in 2001
Michael J. Fox Presents ‘Saturday Night Live’
hosted on Fox Saturday night live With musical guest The Black Crowes on March 16, 1991. Here he was seen in a skit called “Jasper the Stinging Clown” with fellow cast member Phil Hartman.
Michael J. Fox in ‘Spin City’
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In 1996, Fox returned to television to play New York City Deputy Mayor Mike Flaherty. Rotation City. He would leave the series after four seasons in 2000, but returned for three episodes in season 6.
Michael J. Fox Wins Golden Globe
Fox won a total of four Golden Globe awards for his work, the first in 1989. family ties and then three more in a row in 1998, 1999 and 2000 Rotation City.
Michael J. Fox’s Diagnosis of Parkinson’s
Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, but chose not to share the news publicly until 1998.
“It was seven or eight years after I was diagnosed… [and] paparazzi and all, standing in front of my apartment and saying, ‘What’s wrong with you?’ “Fox remembered what prompted him to share his diagnosis in 2021.” I said, ‘I can’t get my neighbors to deal with this,’ and I went out and it was great. It was a wonderful thing.”
In May 2000, Fox founded the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Research Foundation, which has raised more than $1.5 billion to help find a cure since its inception. Here, Fox attends the opening of 2001’s Something Funny Happened to Improve Parkinson’s Benefit.
Michael J. Fox Joins the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2002, Fox received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Michael J. Fox and Mother Phyllis Piper
Fox poses with her mother, Phyllis Piper, in 2014’s A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to Cure Parkinson’s Benefit.
In 2022, Fox spoke about his mother, who died in September of that year.
“My mom lived a long, wonderful life. There was no woman more respected,” Fox told PEOPLE. “She was a sweet person. You knew you’d get a fair hearing. And she loved to laugh—she laughed like crazy.”
Michael J. Fox Starring on ‘The Michael J. Fox Show’
Fox began portraying the character of Mike Henry in 2013. The Michael J. Fox Show. In the series, which lasted only one season, Fox played the New York City newscaster who quit his job after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s but later decided to return to work.
Michael J. Fox Takes the Stage
Beyond his impressive acting resume, Fox is also musically gifted (which wasn’t movie magic in those years). Return to the future prom scene!). Here she performs with Joan Jett at the Governor General’s Awards 25th Anniversary Gala at the National Arts Center in Ottawa, Canada, in June 2017.
Michael J. Fox and Family
Pollan and Fox pose with their four children at the 2019 Something Funny Happened to Treat Parkinson’s event.
Michael J. Fox Plays Guitar
He performed for the benefit of his organization in 2019 – just one of the many times he’s both hosted and entertained the event.
A ‘Back to the Future’ Gathering
fans in 2022 Return to the future The franchise took a real hit when Fox reunited with co-star Christopher Lloyd at Comic Con during a panel discussing the movie.
Fox said “Chris is the best guy” fun tonight after the special moment. “He’s gone from being an actor I worked with that I thought was funny and smart, to a guy like my brother, to a guy who was really like a father figure to me now.”
Michael J. Fox and Brad Paisley
Fox shared a moment with Brad Paisley at the 2022 charity event in New York City.
Michael J. Fox Documentary Premieres
Fox retired from acting in 2020 after struggling to remember lines while filming a role in Kiefer Sutherland’s series. Designated Survivor, didn’t stop working.
He has penned and published numerous memoirs over the years and will release his documentary on May 12, Photograph: A Michael J. Fox Movieto the Earth.
The movie premiered above at the Sundance Film Festival in 2023 and will air on Apple TV+.
Michael J. Fox at SXSW
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Fox and Pollan pose with director Davis Guggenheim ahead of the March 2023 screening at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas.
According to a diary line for the piece, the film “includes documentary, archival, and script elements that tell Fox’s remarkable story in his own words.”
While the film will explore Fox’s “special never-before-seen journey, including the years following his Parkinson’s diagnosis” during a Q&A at the festival, Fox shared that it’s much more than that.
“David said earlier, ‘I want to report on Parkinson’s, but I don’t want to make a movie about Parkinson’s.’ He made a movie about life,” Fox explained. “He made a conscientious decision not to make a movie about Parkinson’s.”