Michael J. Fox, iconic actor, author and advocate whose Hollywood career has been marked by worldwide acclaim, honor and awards, launched the Foundation in 2000 after publicly disclosing his 1991 diagnosis, at age 29, with Parkinson’s disease. Michael Andrew Fox was born in 1961 in Alberta, Canada.

Michael Andrew Fox (born June 9, 1961), known professionally as Michael J. Fox, is a Canadian and American activist and retired actor. Beginning his career as a child actor in the 1970s, he rose to prominence portraying Alex P. Keaton on the NBC sitcom Family Ties (1982–1989) and Marty McFly in the Back to the Future film trilogy (1985–1990).

Jan 9, 2025 · Michael J. Fox (born June 9, 1961, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) is a Canadian American actor and activist who rose to fame in the 1980s for his comedic roles and who later became involved in Parkinson disease research after being diagnosed with the disorder.

Jan 7, 2025 · After being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Michael J. Fox reflected on how honored he is and expressed his continued devotion to eliminating Parkinson’s disease.

Jul 17, 2024 · Rising to fame on Family Ties, Michael J. Fox is best known as the star of the Back to the Future films. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, the actor started a foundation to find a...

In 1985, Michael J. Fox skyrocketed to stardom with a breakthrough big-screen role as Marty McFly in the year's number one film, "Back to the Future." Fox's face was on every teen magazine...

May 14, 2023 · When Michael J. Fox describes his experience with Parkinson's disease in his new documentary, he's extremely blunt. But talking with NPR this week, he hasn't lost the humor that...

Born in Canada, Michael J. Fox is an award-winning television and film actor whose enduring career as a performer has made him an icon to countless fans around the globe. In 1991, at age 29, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, news he shared with the public in 1998.

May 12, 2023 · On newsstands and in homes worldwide, our intrepid founder, Michael J. Fox’s endlessly fascinating life story is on full display with his latest film, Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, officially out on Apple TV+ for fans to watch.

Michael J Fox's journey with Parkinson disease underscores the human capacity for resilience in the face of adversity. His life serves as an ongoing source of inspiration for those living with chronic diseases and a testament to the power of advocacy in advancing medical research.