Most Recent Role: Himself on The Today Show
Alias Name(s): Michael Fox, Mike Fox
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta (Canada)
Birthday: 6-9-1961
Birth Name: Michael Andrew Fox
Alias Name(s): Michael Fox, Mike Fox
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta (Canada)
Birthday: 6-9-1961
Birth Name: Michael Andrew Fox
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Michael J Fox was born on June 9 1961, in Edmonton Alberta. The fourth of five children of William (Canadian military) and Phyllis (actress). Mike has four siblings, an older brother Steve, two older sisters Jackie and Karren, and a younger sister Kelli.
When he was growing up Michael shared dream common to many Canadian children, to play hockey in the NHL, but he was too short. In his...
Most Recent Appearance
February 7, 2008
Thursday 7 February 2008 on NBC
Today's guests are Michael J. Fox, Meredith Baxter-Birney, Michael Gross, Justine Batemen, Tina Yothers, Gary David Goldberg, Brooke Shields and Jason McElwain.
News Headlines
- external: Michael J. Fox rocks with Sheryl Crow, Axl Rose at fundraiser 2006-11-13
- external: Michael J. Fox: 'I'm so blessed' 2006-11-02
- external: Michael J. Fox: I wasn't acting in ad 2006-10-27
- external: Limbaugh mocks Michael J. Fox political ad 2006-10-25
- external: Nominees Have That Emmy Sheen 2006-07-06
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In 2006, Michael was ranked #14 in the countdown of 100 Greatest Teen Stars.
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In March 7 1999, Michael won his first Screen Actors Guild Award in the category of Outstanding Television Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Spin City.
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When Michael was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, he was told that he would only act for ten more years. This proved approximately correct.
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Gary David Goldberg said to Michael on his first audition for Family Ties that he was not right for the part of Alex P. Keaton.
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Michael claims his father resembles Jackie Gleason, of The Honeymooners.
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Michael J. Fox (on Parkinson's Disease): I'm in this situation with millions of other Americans. And we have a right (if there are answers out there) to pursue those answers with the full support of our politicians.
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: (vision statement) The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is committed to the aggressive pursuit of all ethical avenues of research promising improved therapies and ultimately a cure for people living with Parkinson's disease.
(edit) Michael J. Fox: The war against Parkinson's is winnable. And you can play a part in the victory. (edit) Michael J. Fox: Pain is temporary; film is forever. (edit) Michael J. Fox: I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence I can reach for; perfection is God's business. (edit)
(edit) Michael J. Fox: The war against Parkinson's is winnable. And you can play a part in the victory. (edit) Michael J. Fox: Pain is temporary; film is forever. (edit) Michael J. Fox: I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence I can reach for; perfection is God's business. (edit)
Other Appearances
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Family Ties
Alex P. Keaton |
Leo and Me
Jamie |
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Palmerstown, U.S.A.
Willy-Joe Hall |
Spin City
Deputy Mayor Michael 'Mike' Patrick Flaherty |
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Boston Legal
Daniel Post |
Late Night With David Letterman
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Late Show with David Letterman
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Anderson Cooper 360°
Thursday, January 11, 2007 Himself |
Back to the Future
Back To The Future II Marty McFly / Marty McFly Junior / Marlene McFly |
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Back to the Future
Back To The Future Marty McFly |
Back to the Future
Back To The Future III Marty McFly / Seamus McFly |
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Battle of the Network Stars
Special #17 NBC Team |
Battle of the Network Stars
Special #16 NBC Team |
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Brooklyn Bridge
Rainy Day |
Tales from the Crypt
The Trap |
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Spin City
Yet Another Stakeout Executive Consultant |
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"One of the all-time greats"Superb Man is talented. Continue » Posted Dec 31, 2007 12:52 pm PST |
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"One of the all-time greats"Perfect This guy rocks! Continue » Posted Jul 18, 2007 7:15 pm PST |
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"Should have been a bigger star"Perfect MJF left Burnaby Central High in 1979 when he was 18 in grade 12. Start career when he is 15 in 1976, Leo and Me, which environment makes him to get parkinson's in 1991 in his age of 30. Married Tracy Pollan in 1988.7.16. has 4 chldren. Good idol, courage Continue » Posted Jan 3, 2007 7:43 pm PST |
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Family TiesFamily Ties first aired in September of 1982 on NBC and was one of the first of a wave of family comedies that emerged in the 1980's. With a rocky start in the ratings, Family Ties rose to... more Leo and Me
Misadventures of the old scampish Leo and his younger 12 year old nephew Jamie. ===================== Note: The series was produced in 1976 but was not aired until 1981. ... more Palmerstown, U.S.A.
Booker T. Freeman and David Hall were 9-year-old boys growing up in the rural Southern community of Palmerstown during the Depression of the 1930's. They were best friends despite the fact that... more
Spin CityA talented cast provide a sophisticated ensemble comedy, filmed entirely in New York City. Michael Flaherty ( Michael J. Fox , Back To The Future), Deputy Mayor and right-hand man to Mayor Randall... more
