Michael J. Fox is a Canadian-American actor and activist who gained fame in the 1980s. He's widely known for his role as Alex P. Keaton in the sitcom *Family Ties* and as Marty McFly in the *Back to the Future* film trilogy. He starred in other films such as *Teen Wolf* and *The Secret of My Success*. Later, he led the sitcom *Spin City*. Fox is also recognized for his activism and advocacy related to Parkinson's disease, with which he was diagnosed in 1991.
Michael J. Fox married Tracy Pollan on July 16, 1988, at the West Mountain Inn in Arlington, Vermont.
In 1991, Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Following his diagnosis he became an activist and started the Michael J. Fox Foundation to support Parkinson's research.
In early 1991, while shooting the film 'Doc Hollywood', Michael J. Fox began experiencing symptoms of early-onset Parkinson's disease and was diagnosed shortly afterward.
In 1992, Michael J. Fox sought help for alcoholism and stopped drinking altogether.
In 1997, Michael J. Fox purchased an apartment on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, where he lived with his family until 2020.
In 1998, Michael J. Fox publicly disclosed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis and became a strong advocate for Parkinson's disease research.
In 1998, Michael J. Fox underwent a thalamotomy to manage the symptoms of his Parkinson's disease.
Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist, describes Michael J. Fox's life between 1999 and 2009
In 1999, Michael J. Fox wrote in his book, 'Lucky Man', that he did not take his Parkinson's medication prior to his testimony before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee.
In 2000, Michael J. Fox acquired US citizenship while retaining his Canadian citizenship.
In 2000, Michael J. Fox was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.
In an April 2002 interview with NPR, Michael J. Fox shared details on how he manages his symptoms when he experiences them.
An interview of Michael J. Fox was aired on Fresh Air, NPR on April 30, 2002.
In 2002, Michael J. Fox was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 2006, Michael J. Fox starred in a campaign ad for Claire McCaskill, who was then the State Auditor of Missouri. The ad supported embryonic stem cell research during her successful Senate campaign.
In 2007, Michael J. Fox bought a 7,000-square-foot house in Quogue, New York, where he and his family lived part-time.
In 2007, Michael J. Fox was named one of the 100 people "whose power, talent or moral example is transforming the world" by Time magazine.
On March 31, 2009, Michael J. Fox appeared on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' with Mehmet Oz, discussing his condition, book, family, and primetime special.
Michael J. Fox's primetime special, titled Michael J. Fox: Adventures of an Incurable Optimist, aired on May 7, 2009.
On February 28, 2010, Michael J. Fox delivered a light-hearted segment during the 2010 Winter Olympics closing ceremony in Vancouver, expressing his pride in being Canadian.
On March 5, 2010, Michael J. Fox received an honorary doctorate in medicine from Karolinska Institute for his contributions to Parkinson's disease research.
On June 4, 2010, the city of Burnaby granted Michael J. Fox the Freedom of the City.
In 2010, Michael J. Fox was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.
Since 2010, Michael J. Fox has led a $100-million effort, which is the Foundation's landmark observational study, to discover the biological markers of Parkinson's disease with the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI).
In 2011, Michael J. Fox lent his likeness to the in-game version of Marty McFly in the Back to the Future episodic adventure game, and also made a guest appearance as an elder version of Marty and his great-grandfather Willie McFly.
On May 31, 2012, Michael J. Fox received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the Justice Institute of British Columbia for his acting accomplishments and commitment to raising awareness and funding for Parkinson's disease research.
In 2016, Michael J. Fox listed his estate on 80 acres of farmland in Sharon, Connecticut.
In 2016, Michael J. Fox's organization created a raffle that raised $6.75 million for Parkinson's disease research, with support from Nike, Inc. through auctions in Hong Kong and London.
In 2020, Michael J. Fox endorsed Pete Buttigieg prior to the United States presidential election.
In 2020, Michael J. Fox retired from acting due to the unreliability of his speech and memory loss. His memoir, 'No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality,' was released in November 2020.
In 2020, Michael J. Fox speculated on potential causes of his Parkinson's disease, mentioning fishing near paper mills, visiting farms, and smoking marijuana treated with pesticides.
Michael J. Fox and his family lived primarily in an apartment on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, until 2020.
In 2021, Michael J. Fox appeared in one episode of 'Expedition: Back to the Future' and in the animated film 'Back Home Again'.
In 2021, Michael J. Fox sold his house in Quogue and moved to Santa Barbara, California, with his family, and later took up residence in Malibu.
At the 2022 Governors Awards, Michael J. Fox received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his work in fighting Parkinson's, having raised over $1 billion for research.
On May 12, 2023, 'Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie', a documentary about Michael J. Fox's career and Parkinson's diagnosis, was released on Apple TV+ to positive reviews.
In a 2023 interview with Jane Pauley on CBS Sunday Morning, Michael J. Fox discussed the increasing difficulties he faces with Parkinson's, including spinal surgery and broken bones from falls.
On June 29, 2024, Michael J. Fox appeared at the Glastonbury Festival as a guest of Coldplay, playing guitar on the songs "Humankind" and "Fix You".
In 2024, Michael J. Fox was named in Time Magazine's list of influential people in health.
On May 15, 2025, Michael J. Fox was revealed to have been cast in the third season of the comedy drama 'Shrinking', marking his return to acting.
In June 2025, Michael J. Fox acted in a video for the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins, parodying 'Back to the Future' to promote the team's new uniforms.
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