Michael J. Fox: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Michael Andrew Fox
Born June 9, 1961 (age 65) • Edmonton • Canada
Founder The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (2025) • Grammy Award (2009) • Emmy Award (2009) • Emmy Award (2000) • Emmy Award (1988) • Emmy Award (1987) • Emmy Award (1986) • Emmy Award (2009): Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (2000): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (1988): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (1987): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (1986): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series • Golden Globe Award (2000): Best Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1999): Best Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1998): Best Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1989): Best Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy • Grammy Award (2010): Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Story Telling)
Married To Tracy Pollan (1988–present)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Mars Attacks!" (1996) • "Designated Survivor" (2018) • "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2011–2017) • "The American President" (1995) • "The Secret of My Succe$s" (1987) • "Teachers Only" (1982) • "A.R.C.H.I.E." (2016) • "The Good Wife" (2010–2016) • "Phineas and Ferb" (2011) • "Clone High" (2002) • "Tales from the Crypt" (1991) • "Corner Gas Animated" (2019) • "Class of 1984" (1982) • "The Michael J. Fox Show" (2013–2014) • "Coldblooded" (1995) • "Lou Grant" (1979) • "Rescue Me" (2009) • "Bright Lights, Big City" (1988) • "Casualties of War" (1989) • "Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road" (2002) • "Greedy" (1994) • "Spin City" (1996–2001) • "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" (2001) • "Blue in the Face" (1995) • "The Beachcombers" (1973) • "Boston Legal" (2006) • "Nightcap" (2016) • "For Love or Money" (1993) • "Scrubs" (2004) • "Here's Boomer" (1980) • "The Frighteners" (1996) • "Stuart Little" (1999) • "The Hard Way" (1991) • "Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco" (1996) • "Trapper John, M.D." (1981) • "See You Yesterday" (2019) • "Light of Day" (1987) • "Teen Wolf" (1985) • "A.R.C.H.I.E. 2" (2018) • "Night Court" (1984) • "Palmerstown, U.S.A." (1980–1981) • "Family Ties" (1982–1989) • "The Good Fight" (2020) • "Life with Mikey" (1993) • "Where the Rivers Flow North" (1993) • "Midnight Madness" (1980) • "Annie" (2014) • "Stuart Little 2" (2002) • "Back to the Future" (1985) • "The Magic Lie" (1978) • "Back to the Future Part III" (1990) • "Back to the Future Part II" (1989) • "Family" (1980) • "Leo and Me" (1978) • "Doc Hollywood" (1991) • "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey" (1993) • "The Love Boat" (1983) • "Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories" (1992)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) "Tales from the Crypt" (1991) • "Brooklyn Bridge" (1992)

Top Questions

Is Michael J. Fox married?
Tracy Pollan (1988–present)
When was Michael J. Fox born?
Michael J. Fox was born on June 9, 1961.
Where was Michael J. Fox born?
Michael J. Fox was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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