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Date of Birth
He was born Michael Andrew Fox on June 9, 1961 to his parents Phyllis and Bill Fox. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is also the youngest kid in their family. -
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Michael J Fox
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First Debut
At the age of 15, he made his first professional debut on the CBS series Leo and Me; he played a 10 year old on the show. -
Rise to Fame
He first achieved stardom by playing Alex P. Keaton on the popular sitcom Family Ties. It was about this time that he decided to begin using the middle initial "J", because there was another actor named Michael Fox and he also didn't like how his name Michael A. Fox sounded. -
Back to the Future
On July 3rd, 1985 Back to the Future was released in the USA. Michael J Fox played the role of Marty McFly and this was the first movie of the Back to the Future Trilogy. This film was considered as Michael’s Silver Screen breakthrough. -
Marries Tracy Pollan
He married actress Tracy Pollan (who played Ellen, Alex Keaton's girlfriend, on Family Ties) in 1988. The couple has four children: son Sam, twin girls Aquinnah and Schuyler, and daughter Esmé Annabelle. -
The End of Ties
May 14, 1989 was the last episode of NBC sitcom “Family Ties” after 7 years of production. -
First Child
Michael J. Fox’s first child was born also in this year. Samuel Michael Fox was born on May 30, 1989. -
Father Dies
His father William Fox died on January 6, 1990 -
Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
In 1991 Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. During the filming of Doc Hollywood he noticed that he had uncontrollable shake in his left pinkie. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, 6 months later in New York. He hid this secret from the public until in 1998 when he told the public that he had Parkinson’s disease. -
Announces Parkinson's Disease
In late 1999, Michael J. Fox made the startling announcement that he had been battling Parkinson's disease since 1991, and had even undergone brain surgery to alleviate tremors caused by the condition. -
First Voice Over
Michael then became a voice-over actor. He was in films such as "Stewart Little", and "Atlantis: The Lost Empire." -
Semi-Retirement
In 2000 he announces he will leave “Spin City” at the end of the 1999-2000 television seasons, wins Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, and receives Canada Walk of Fame Honour. -
The Foundation
In 2001 Michael J. Fox created the Michael J. Fox Foundation. This foundation supports to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. The foundation still runs today and is successful in raising money to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. -
First Book was Published
Lucky Man: a Memoir (2002) -
Hollywood Walk of Fame
December 16th, 2002 Michael J. Fox receives the 2209th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on. His star is placed in front of the Hollywood Galaxy Theatre Complex. -
Recieves Degree
Although he never graduated high school he received an honorary doctor of laws degree from the University of British Columbia on May 22, 2008. -
Second Book Published
Always Looking Up : The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist (2009) -
Honorary Doctorate
In 2010, he was given an honorary doctorate by Sweden's Karolinska Institute, the same organization that awards the Nobel Prize in medicine. The honor was given in recognition of his work in advocating a cure for Parkinson's disease -
Third Book was Published
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future: Twists and Turns and Lessons Learned (2010) -
Order of Canada
May 27, 2011 received the Order of Canada from Governor General David Johnston at the Rideau Hall Ceremony. He was there with 43 other Canadians and was honoured for his efforts funding to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease, as well as his television and film work.
