Michael J. Fox

Date of Birth: June 9, 1961

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Michael J. Fox, born Michael Andrew Fox on June 9, 1961, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is a revered actor, producer, and advocate best known for his role as Marty McFly in the “Back to the Future” trilogy. Fox began his acting career in the 1970s with a notable role in the TV series “Leo and Me.” However, his breakthrough came in the early 1980s when he starred as Alex P. Keaton in the hit sitcom “Family Ties.” This role earned him three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. Fox’s success continued with the “Back to the Future” films, which became cultural landmarks. He further established his versatility with roles in movies like “Teen Wolf,” “The Secret of My Success,” and “Doc Hollywood.” In the 1990s, Fox returned to television with the series “Spin City,” winning another Emmy and three Golden Globe Awards. In 1991, Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a condition he publicly disclosed in 1998. Despite his diagnosis, Fox has remained active in the entertainment industry and has become a leading advocate for Parkinson’s research through the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which has raised over $1 billion for research. Fox is married to actress Tracy Pollan, and together they have four children. His resilience, talent, and advocacy work have made him an inspirational figure worldwide.

5 Interesting Facts about Michael J. Fox

1. Michael J. Fox added the “J” to his name as a tribute to actor Michael J. Pollard.

2. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 29.

3. Fox received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2002.

4. He founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research in 2000.

5. Fox has written three memoirs: “Lucky Man,” “Always Looking Up,” and “No Time Like the Future.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Michael J. Fox

1. “Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.”

2. “One’s dignity may be assaulted, vandalized, and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered.”

3. “I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence, I can reach for; perfection is God’s business.”

4. “Acceptance doesn’t mean resignation; it means understanding that something is what it is and that there’s got to be a way through it.”

5. “Happiness grows in direct proportion to your acceptance and in inverse proportion to your expectations.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Michael J. Fox’s net worth was estimated to be around $65 million.

Children

Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan have four children: Sam Michael Fox (born May 30, 1989), twin daughters Aquinnah Kathleen Fox and Schuyler Frances Fox (born February 15, 1995), and Esmé Annabelle Fox (born November 3, 2001).