15 facts about actor Michael J. Fox

 Michael J. Fox has achieved international fame through a variety of roles. He is best known for his iconic role as Marty McFly in the Back to the Future trilogy, yet his career spans across many genres and decades. Here are some interesting facts about this beloved actor:

1. Michael J. Fox was born July 9th 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

2. His first major movie was "Midnight Madness" (1980).

3. He gained international recognition by playing Alex P Keaton on Family Ties (1982-1989).

4. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at age 29 while working on Family Ties; he kept it private until 1998 when he went public with it during an interview on Oprah Winfrey's show.

5. He received four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and three Golden Globe awards for his performance in Family Ties.

6. Fox is one of the youngest actors to have been nominated for an Academy Award, receiving it at age 30 for his role as George Monroe in "The Secret of My Success" (1987).

7. In 1996 he won two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for his lead role in Spin City (1996-2002).

8. Fox was honored with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 16th 2002.

9. He has written five books including Lucky Man: A Memoir and Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Inc Optimist.

10. Fox has appeared in over 30 television shows, most recently playing a recurring role on Designated Survivor (2018-2019).

11. His charity, The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, is dedicated to finding a cure for the disease

12. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2010 and one of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee medalists in 2012.

13. In 2013 he received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, Canada's highest honor for performing arts personalities.

14. In 2016 he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto alongside Shania Twain and Al Waxman.

15. His most recent project is a podcast called "The Michael J Fox Show" (2020-Present). In it, he discusses Parkinson’s Disease with medical professionals and celebrities.

Michael J. Fox has achieved extraordinary success throughout his career and continues to be an inspirational figure in the entertainment industry today. He proves that no obstacle is too tough to overcome, and his story serves as motivation for people around the world who face their own struggles every day. We look forward to what else he will accomplish in the future!