20 facts about Michael J. Fox
- When Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, he was told that he would only act for ten more years. This proved approximately correct.
- Michael J. Fox (born June 9, 1961) is a Grammy Award winning Canadian-American actor, author and voice-over artist.
- In 2006, Michael J. Fox was ranked #14 in the countdown of 100 Greatest Teen Stars.
- Michael J. Fox was the first choice for the role of Marty McFly in Back to the Future and was given the role when second choice Eric Stoltz was fired.
- Michael claims his father resembles Jackie Gleason, of The Honeymooners.
- Michael J. Fox received his Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star on December 16th 2002.
- Michael's career on Family Ties earned him three Emmy awards, and a Golden Globe.
- Since its founding in 2000, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research has raised about $14 million annually, whether directly, or through partnerships.
- Family Ties never discloses what the P stands for in Alex P. Keaton.
- Michael J. Fox wrote a pilot episode for a sitcom Hench at Home, which never aired.
- Michael J. Fox could not act under the name of Michael Fox, as the name was previously registered to a star in Burke's Law.
- When Michael was little, his TV would only get one station and he would usually watch cartoons.
- Michael J. Fox is a vegetarian.
- Michael J. Fox forbids his kids to quit high school for Hollywood, demanding that they at least finish high school and maybe attend 1-2 years of college.
- Michael J. Fox has been married to actress Tracy Pollan since July 16, 1988.
- Michael adopted the "J." as an homage to character actor Michael J. Pollard.
- Michael married fellow Family Ties star Tracy Pollan, who played Alex' girlfriend, Ellen Reed.
- Michael J. Fox was not the first choice to play Alex P. Keaton on Family Ties. He only won the part because Matthew Broderick, who was originally offered the role, declined a long-term TV committment.
- In January 2000, Michael J. Fox announced he was leaving Spin City because of Parkinson's Disease.
- Michael J. Fox and Tracy have four children: Sam Michael (b.1989) Schuyler Frances and Aquinnah Kathleen (twins b. 1995) and Esme Annabelle (b. 2001).
