Michael J. Fox
- Born:
- Michael Andrew Fox, June 9, 1961, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Nationality:
- Canadian-American
- Profession(s):
- Actor, Author, Producer, Advocate
Early Life and Education
- Fox's family moved frequently during his childhood due to his father's career in the Canadian Forces.
- He attended Burnaby Central Secondary School in Burnaby, British Columbia.
- He dropped out of high school to pursue acting full-time at the age of 15.
Career and Major Achievements
- Rose to prominence portraying Alex P. Keaton on the NBC sitcom Family Ties (1982-1989), winning three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.
- Achieved international stardom with the Back to the Future film trilogy (1985-1990).
- Later starred in the sitcom Spin City (1996-2000), earning an Emmy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
- Publicly disclosed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 1998, becoming a prominent advocate for Parkinson's research.
- Established The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research in 2000, a leading organization funding Parkinson's research.
- Returned to acting with recurring roles in television series such as Rescue Me, The Good Wife, and Designated Survivor, receiving additional Emmy Award nominations.
- Authored several memoirs, including Lucky Man (2002), Always Looking Up (2009), and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future (2010).
Notable Works
Filmography (Selected)
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Back to the Future | Marty McFly |
| 1985 | Teen Wolf | Scott Howard |
| 1989 | Back to the Future Part II | Marty McFly |
| 1990 | Back to the Future Part III | Marty McFly |
| 1993 | Life with Mikey | Michael Chapman |
Television (Selected)
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1982-1989 | Family Ties | Alex P. Keaton |
| 1996-2000 | Spin City | Michael Flaherty |
| 2006-2009 | Scrubs | Dr. Kevin Casey |
| 2010-2016 | The Good Wife | Louis Canning |
Legacy and Impact
Michael J. Fox's career spans multiple decades, marked by success in television and film. Beyond his entertainment contributions, he is widely recognized for his advocacy work and fundraising efforts for Parkinson's disease research through The Michael J. Fox Foundation. The book, an attempt at providing an 'arlen siu biography of michaels', acknowledges the multifaceted individual.