Michael J. Fox Add to My Celebs Age 50 Birthday Jun. 9th, 1961 Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Height 5' 4 1/2"

Michael J. Fox's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) Spin City Mike Flaherty Family Ties Alex P. Kea… 100 Greatest Teen Stars Michael J. … Showbiz Today Michael J. … Leo and Me (CA) Jamie Palmerstown, U.S.A. Willy-Joe H…

Main Movie Roles 2002 - Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road 2002 - Stuart Little 2 2001 - Atlantis: The Lost Empire 1999 - Stuart Little 1996 - Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco 1996 - Mars Attacks! 1996 - The Frighteners 1995 - Coldblooded 1995 - The American President 1995 - Blue in the Face 1995 - Your Studio and You 1994 - Greedy 1993 - Life With Mikey 1993 - For Love or Money 1991 - The Hard Way 1991 - Doc Hollywood 1990 - Back to the Future Part III 1989 - Casualties of War 1989 - Back to the Future Part II 1988 - Bright Lights, Big City 1987 - Light of Day 1987 - Secret of My Succe$s 1985 - Teen Wolf 1985 - Back to the Future 1982 - Class of 1984 1980 - Midnight Madness

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB


BIOGRAPHY:

Born Michael Andrew Fox in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, he adopted the "J" as an homage to character actor Michael J. Pollard. Moving several times during the course of his childhood, Michael and his family settled in Burnaby, a suburb of Vancouver. At the age of 15 he made his professional acting debut in the situation comedy "Leo and Me" (1981).

Moving to Los Angeles at the age of 18, Fox appeared in several small parts and a television series, "Palmerstown, U.S.A." (1980), before landing the role that would bring him to prominence in "Family Ties" (1982). Some of his other films include Bright Lights, Big City (1988), The Hard Way (1991), Light of Day (1987), Doc Hollywood (1991) and the three "Back to the Future" films.


TRIVIA:

• Has four children with 'Tracy Pollan' (qv); 'Sam Michael Fox' (qv) (born May 30, 1989), twins Aquinnah Kathleen Fox and Schuyler Frances Fox (born February 15, 1995) and Esme Annabelle Fox (born November 3, 2001).
• When filming _Doc Hollywood (1991)_ (qv), he noticed his finger twitching. He was unable to control it. He then saw a doctor and was diagnosed with Parkinson's.
• Admits there was a period when he was living, and working in the US illegally, and would not return to Canada, for fear of not being allowed back in to the US. Had to hire immigration lawyers to "straighten it all out".
• Shares a birthday with 'Johnny Depp' (qv) and 'Natalie Portman' (qv).
• There is a pub in London, Ontario called "The Alex P. Keaton" in honor of his character on _"Family Ties" (1982)_ (qv).
• Due to his suffering from Parkinson's Disease, during his run on _"Spin City" (1996)_ (qv), he often hid his left hand in his pocket.
• Quit high school before graduating from his senior year. Has said he regrets quitting high school as a "stupid youthful mistake."
• Brother-in-law of 'Michael Pollan' (qv).

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