Michael J. Fox

Actor, author, producer, activist

Canadian-American Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gemini

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, author, producer, activist
NationalityCanadian-American
Date of Birth09/06/1961
Age65 years
BirthplaceEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Zodiac SignGemini

Latest News about Michael J. Fox

14/09/2026

Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, recognising his contributions to Parkinson's disease research and advocacy. He became only the sixth person to receive the honour, and his speech earned a standing ovation. The award came shortly after he received the Lasker~Bloomberg Public Service Award.

08/07/2026

Michael J. Fox earned his 19th Emmy nomination, in the outstanding guest actor in a comedy series category, for his guest role in Apple TV's Shrinking. The role marked his return to acting after a period of retirement from the screen.

12/08/2025

Michael J. Fox made a rare public appearance for the 40th anniversary celebration of Back to the Future. The event highlighted his enduring connection to the film that made him a global star and drew attention to his continued advocacy work.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMichael Andrew Fox
Known AsMichael J. Fox

Personal Life

Known ForRole as Marty McFly in the Back to the Future film trilogy
HealthDiagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991

Relationships & More

SpouseTracy Pollan

Family

Children
  • Sam Michael Fox
  • Aquinnah Kathleen Fox
  • Schuyler Frances Fox
  • Esmé Annabelle Fox

Career

Notable Work
  • Back to the Future trilogy
  • Family Ties
  • Spin City
  • Shrinking (Apple TV guest role)
Other WorkFounded The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
HonoursBob Hope Humanitarian Award (2026); Presidential Medal of Freedom (2025); Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (2022); five Primetime Emmy Awards

Social Media

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He publicly disclosed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 1998.
2. He launched The Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2000.

Also born on 9 June

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