Michael J. Fox
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| Michael J. Fox | |
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| Birth name | Michael Andrew Fox |
| Born | June 9, 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Notable Roles | Family Ties: Alex P. Keaton
Spin City: Michael Flaherty |
| Notable Episodes | |
| Awards | 4 Emmys 4 Golden Globes (TV) 2 SAG TV Awards TV Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 1 People's Choice TV Award 1 Aftonbladet TV Prize, Sweden 1 Family Television Award, USA 2 Viewers for Quality Television Q Awards, USA Other Awards: 1 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films Film Saturn Award |
Biography
Michael J. Fox is a Canadian actor, director and producer who became one of the top stars of the 1980s with his role as Alex P. Keaton on Family Ties and his appearances in the classic Back to the Future trilogy, among other films. In the 1990s, he experienced a revival with his role as New York mayoral chief of staff Michael Flaherty on Spin City. Several seasons into that show, he announced that he suffered from Parkinson's disease. Since then, he has continued to make several TV and film appearances while becoming a leading advocate for medical research into Parkinson's and other nervous system diseases.
Roles
Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Year(s) | Season(s) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerstown, U.S.A. | Willy-Joe Hall | 1980–1981 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Leo and Me | Jamie | 1981 | 1 | ||||||
| Family Ties | Alex P. Keaton | 1982–1989 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Spin City | Mike Flaherty | 1996–2000 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Untitled Michael J. Fox Project | Mike Burnaby | 2013– | |||||||
Guest Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magic Lie | The Master | - | |
| Lou Grant | Paul Stone | 3x13 - Kids | December 24, 1979 |
| Family | Schoolboy | 5x09 - Such a Fine Line | March 17, 1980 |
| Trapper John, M.D. | Elliot Schweitzer | 2x18 - Brain Child | May 17, 1981 |
| The Love Boat | unknown | - | 1983 |
| Night Court | Eddie Simms | 1x02 - Santa Goes Downtown | January 11, 1984 |
| Tales from the Crypt | Prosecutor | 3x01 - The Trap | June 15, 1991 |
| Spin City | Mike Flaherty | 6x01 - The Arrival (1) | September 18, 2001 |
| Spin City | Mike Flaherty | 6x02 - A Tree Falls in Manhattan (2) | September 18, 2001 |
| Spin City | Mike Flaherty | 6x03 - Wife with Mikey | October 2, 2001 |
| Scrubs | Dr. Kevin Casey | 3x12 - My Catalyst | February 10, 2004 |
| Scrubs | Dr. Kevin Casey | 3x13 - My Porcelain God | February 17, 2004 |
| Boston Legal | Daniel Post | 2x12 - Helping Hands | January 17, 2006 |
| Boston Legal | Daniel Post | 2x13 - Too Much Information | January 24, 2006 |
Specials and Made-for-TV Movies
| Title | Role | Airdate | Series/Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Ties Vacation | Alex Keaton | September 23, 1985 | Family Ties |
| Escape to Beer Mountain: A Rope of Sand | Gandhi's Remaining Kidney | November 2, 2002 | Clone High |
Talk, News and Game Show Appearances
- Late Night with David Letterman: Himself (10 July 1991)
- Saturday Night Live: Host (16 March 1991)
- The Howard Stern Show: Himself (18 July 1992)
- Late Show with David Letterman: Himself (7 September 1993)
- Club Disney: Himself (19 February 1994)
- Showbiz Today: Himself (27 April 1995)
- Late Show with David Letterman: Himself (23 November 1995)
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show: Himself (24 September 1996)
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show: Himself (3 February 1997)
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show: Himself (22 January 1998)
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Himself (6 May 1998)
- HBO First Look: Stuart Little in Stuart Little (1999)
- The Daily Show: Himself (11 January 1999)
- The Directors: Himself in The Films of Rob Reiner
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Himself (30 April 1999)
- HBO First Look: Himself in What Lies Beneath (2000)
- The Oprah Winfrey Show: Himself (3 April 2002)
- Larry King Live: Himself (9 April 2002)
- Late Show with David Letterman: Himself (24 February 2005)
Notable Film Roles
| Film | Role | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Back to the Future | Marty McFly | July 3, 1985 |
| Back to the Future Part II | Marty McFly | November 22, 1989 |
| Back to the Future Part III | Marty McFly | May 25, 1990 |
| Stuart Little | Stuart Little (voice) | December 17, 1999 |
| Stuart Little 2 | Stuart Little (voice) | July 19, 2002 |
Awards and Accolades
IVy Awards
(1 Nomination)
- Nominated: Best Guest Actor or Actress in a Drama Series (2005-06)
Primetime Emmy Awards
(10 Nominations/4 Wins)
- Won: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (1985-86)
- Won: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (1986-87)
- Won: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (1987-88)
- Won: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (1999-2000)
- Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (1984-85)
- Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (1988-89)
- Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (1996-97)
- Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (1997-98)
- Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (1998-99)
- Nominated: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (2005-06)
Golden Globes (TV)
(8 Nominations/4 Wins)
- Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical (1988)
- Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical (1997)
- Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical (1998)
- Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical (1999)
- Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical (1985)
- Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical (1986)
- Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical (1987)
- Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical (1996)
SAG TV Awards
(2 Nominations/2 Wins)
- Won: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (1998)
- Won: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (1999)
Hollywood Walk of Fame
- TV Star
People's Choice TV Awards
(1 Nomination/1 Win)
- Won: Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series (1996)
Aftonbladet TV Prizes, Sweden
(1 Win)
- Won: Best Foreign TV Personality - Male (2000)
American Comedy TV Awards, USA
(2 Nominations)
- Nominated: Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication (1998)
- Nominated: Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication (1999)
Family Television Awards, USA
(1 Win)
- Won: Actor (1999-2000)
Kid's Choice TV Blimp Awards, USA
(2 Nominations)
- Nominated: Favorite Television Actor (1996)
- Nominated: Favorite Television Actor (1999)
Satellite TV Awards, USA
(3 Nominations)
- Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy (1996)
- Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy (1997)
- Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy (1998)
TV Guide Awards, USA
(2 Nominations)
- Nominated: Favorite Actor in a Comedy (1998)
- Nominated: Favorite Actor in a Comedy (1999)
Viewers for Quality Television Q Awards, USA
(2 Wins)
- Won: Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series (1985-86)
- Won: Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series (1986-87)
Other Awards
- Golden Globes (Motion Picture)
- Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical (1985) - Back to the Future
- Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films Film Saturn Awards, USA
- Won: Best Actor (1985) - Back to the Future
- Nominated: Best Actor (1996) - The Frighteners
- American Comedy Motion Picture Awards, USA
- Nominated: Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (1995) - The American President
- Kid's Choice Movie Blimp Awards, USA
- Nominated: Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie (1999) - Stuart Little
