Michael J. Fox
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06/08/1961
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
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| Added a middle initial to his name to differentiate himself from another actor named Michael Fox. Chose the letter J in honor of veteran character actor Michael J. Pollard. |
| Took over the role of Marty McFly in Back to the Future (1985) when Eric Stoltz was released shortly after filming began; continued to work on Family Ties during the day and filmed the m |
| Made TV debut on the Canadian series Leo & Me when he was 15. |
| Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991 and went public with his condition in 1998; in early 2000, left Spin City to focus on raising awareness and money for the disease. |
| Founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research in May 2000. |
| Met future wife Tracy Pollan on the set of Family Ties when she costarred as Ellen, a love interest of Fox's character. |
