Last updated on June 2nd, 2024 at 12:58 am
Michael J. Fox is a famous Canadian-American actor and activist. He was born on June 9, 1961, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Fox is best known for his role as Marty McFly in the “Back to the Future” film series. He started his acting career in Canada, then moved to Los Angeles at age 18. He gained fame on the TV show “Family Ties,” where he played Alex P. Keaton. This role won him three Emmy Awards.
In 1991, Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He went public with his diagnosis in 1998. Since then, he has become an advocate for Parkinson’s research. He founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which has raised millions for research. Despite his illness, Fox continued to act in shows like “Spin City” and “The Good Wife.” He has written three books about his life and struggles with Parkinson’s. Fox is married to actress Tracy Pollan, and they have four children.
Michael J. Fox Full Biography
| Wikiintro / Biography | |
|---|---|
| Name | Michael Andrew Fox |
| Known for | Canadian American actor and activist |
| Profession | Actor and Activist |
| Personal Life | |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 9 June 1961 |
| Age | 62 |
| Birth Place | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Canadian and American |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Career in Film and TV | |
| Most Popular Movies: | • Teen Wolf (1985) • The Secret of My Success (1987) • Casualties of War (1989) • Doc Hollywood (1991) • The American President (1995) • Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) • Stuart Little (1999) |
| Most popular TV Series: | • Family Ties (1982-1989) • Spin City (1996-2002) • The Michael J. Fox Show (2013-2014) • The Good Wife (2010-2016) • Curb Your Enthusiasm (2011) |
| Net Worth | |
| Net worth (Approx) as of 2023 | $65 million |
| Educational Qualification | |
| School/High School | Burnaby South Secondary School |
| College / Institute / University | Trinity College Dublin |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Favourite Things | |
| Food | Steak, Spaghetti |
| Color | Black |
| Physical status | |
| Height | in centimeters- 163 cm in meters- 1.63 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 4” |
| Weight | in Kilograms- 66 kg in Pounds- 145 lbs |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Family and Parent’s Details | |
| Father | William Fox |
| Mother | Phyllis Piper |
| Sister | • Kelli Fox • Jacki Fox • Karen Fox |
| Brother | • Steven Fox |
| Wife | Tracy Pollan |
| Daughter | • Esmé Annabelle Fox • Aquinnah Kathleen Fox • Schuyler Frances Fox |
| Son | Sam Michael Fox |
| Partner, Girlfriend, and Affairs | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Social Media Account and Contact Details | |
| Michael Andrew Fox | |
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Some exciting and lesser-known facts about Michael J. Fox
- Fox became an American citizen in 2000.
- He has received honorary degrees from several universities.
- Fox has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- He voiced Stuart Little in the popular animated film series.
- Fox retired from acting in 2020 due to health issues.
- Michael J. Fox’s middle name is Andrew, but he changed it to J. in honor of actor Michael J. Pollard.
- Michael J. Fox was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, but he moved to Los Angeles when he was 18 years old to pursue his acting career.
- He is a devout Catholic.
- Michael J. Fox is a talented musician and can play the guitar, bass, and drums.
- He was a huge fan of the Back to the Future films, and he was thrilled to be cast as Marty McFly.
- He spent weeks preparing for his performance of “Johnny B. Goode” in Back to the Future.
