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Birth Name:
Michael Andrew Fox
Birth Place:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
06/09/1961, Gemini
Profession:
Actor
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Michael J. Fox Fast Facts:
Added a middle initial to his name to differentiate himself from another actor named Michael Fox. Chose the letter J in honor of veteran character actor Michael J. Pollard.
Made TV debut on the Canadian series
Leo & Me
when he was 15.
Took over the role of Marty McFly in
Back to the Future
(1985) when Eric Stoltz was released shortly after filming began; continued to work on
Family Ties
during the day and filmed the movie at night.
Met future wife Tracy Pollan on the set of
Family Ties
when she costarred as Ellen, a love interest of Fox's character.
Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991 and went public with his condition in 1998; in early 2000, left
Spin City
to focus on raising awareness and money for the disease.
Founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research in May 2000.
Published memoir,
Lucky Man
, in 2002.
Michael J. Fox Relationships:
Aquinnah Kathleen Fox - Daughter
Esme Annabelle Fox - Daughter
Phyllis Fox - Mother
Sam Michael Fox - Son
Schuyler Frances Fox - Daughter
Tracy Pollan - Wife
William Fox - Father
Michael J. Fox Awards:
2006 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1986 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
1987 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
1988 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
1989 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1997 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1999 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2000 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
1985 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2009 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
2009 Emmy: Outstanding Nonfiction Special - Nominee
1997 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Series - Winner
1986 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1986 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1987 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1989 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
1997 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1998 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
1999 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
2000 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
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