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Michael Andrew Fox OC (born June 9, 1961), known professionally as Michael J. Fox, is a Canadian and American activist and retired actor. Beginning his career as a child actor in the 1970s, he rose to prominence portraying Alex P. Keaton on the NBC sitcom Family Ties (1982–1989) and Marty McFly in the Back to the Future film trilogy (1985 ...
Apr 3, 2024 · The actor and activist shares his health update amid his battle with Parkinson's disease and his reaction to the standing ovation he received at the BAFTA Awards. He also talks about his charity gala in Nashville, where he mixes with country stars and fans.
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Jun 5, 2024 · Michael J. Fox (born June 9, 1961, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) is a Canadian American actor and activist who rose to fame in the 1980s for his comedic roles and who later became involved in Parkinson disease research after being diagnosed with the disorder.
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- Michael J. Fox was born on June 9, 1961, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He grew up on Canadian military bases.
- Michael J. Fox won three Emmy Awards (1986–88) for his role as Alex P. Keaton on the popular television series Family Ties (1982–89), where he work...
- Michael J. Fox has appeared in multiple feature films, notably portraying Marty McFly in the hit comedy Back to the Future (1985) and its sequels (...
- In 1991 Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and he subsequently limited his acting to focus on the illness. Fox founded the Mich...
Apr 30, 2023 · In a revealing interview, the actor Michael J. Fox spoke about his own mortality and the challenges of living with Parkinson’s disease for more than 30 years, including his experiences with...
Michael J. Fox, iconic actor, author and advocate whose Hollywood career has been marked by worldwide acclaim, honor and awards, launched the Foundation in 2000 after publicly disclosing his 1991 diagnosis, at age 29, with Parkinson’s disease.
IMDb provides an extensive overview of Michael J. Fox's life and career, from his birth in Canada to his roles in Back to the Future, Family Ties, Spin City and more. You can also find his contact info, photos, videos, trivia and FAQ on IMDb.
Apr 5, 2021 · Actor Michael J. Fox is known for his roles in “Family Ties” and “Back to the Future.” His foundation focuses on finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease.