Michael J. Fox
Edmonton, AB
WHO? Best known for playing Marty McFly in the BACK TO THE FUTURE movies and for establishing the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s disease.
BREAK? Michael landed his first major role as Alex P. Keaton in the TV series FAMILY TIES.
SIGN? Gemini
COOL FACTS:
– He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991 and is now an advocate of finding a cure.
– He is a vegetarian.
– Adopted the “J” in his name as a tribute to actor Michael J. Pollard.
– Wrote a book entitled LUCKY MAN.
– He received his first guitar for Christmas when he was 8 and taught himself how to play.
– He is a huge hockey fan.
BACK STORY
- 1982-1989, Alex P. Keaton, FAMILY TIES
- 1985, Marty McFly, BACK TO THE FUTURE
- 1996-2001, Mike Flaherty, SPIN CITY
- 1999, Stuart Little, STUART LITTLE
- 2001, Milo James Thatch, ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE