Michael J. Fox
Michael J.
Fox is a Canadian-American actor best known for playing Marty McFly in the *Back to the Future* films and Alex P.
Keaton on the sitcom *Family Ties*.
Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991, he became a prominent advocate for Parkinson's research through his foundation.
His name often appears in discussions of the disease and celebrity activism.
- Family TiesSitcom about generational conflicts
- Teen WolfJuvenile lycanthrope
- DeLoreanStainless steel automobile
- hoverboardSelf-balancing electric rideable
Marty McFly · flux capacitor · pop culture · nostalgia · MTV · VHS · blockbuster · yuppie
Neurodegenerative motor disorder
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- activismDirect effort for reform
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
fundraising · clinical trials · stem cell · dopamine · neurodegeneration · lobbying · testimony · Congress
American film industry center
- filmographyListed screen credits
- Spin CityPolitical sitcom about NYC government
- The Good WifeDrama about disgraced politician's spouse
- Rescue MeUrgent plea for salvation
Curb Your Enthusiasm · leading man · sitcom · prime time · Emmy · Golden Globe · screen presence · comedic timing
Back to the Future
- Family TiesSitcom about generational conflicts
- Teen WolfJuvenile lycanthrope
- DeLoreanStainless steel automobile
Marty McFly · hoverboard · flux capacitor · pop culture · nostalgia · MTV · VHS · blockbuster · yuppie · Reaganomics
Parkinson's
Neurodegenerative motor disorder
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- activismDirect effort for reform
philanthropy · fundraising · clinical trials · stem cell · dopamine · neurodegeneration · lobbying · testimony · Congress · hope
Hollywood
American film industry center
- filmographyListed screen credits
- Spin CityPolitical sitcom about NYC government
- The Good WifeDrama about disgraced politician's spouse
Rescue Me · Curb Your Enthusiasm · leading man · sitcom · prime time · Emmy · Golden Globe · screen presence · comedic timing · dramatic
- 80s Movie StarsTom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Eddie Murphy, Mel Gibson, Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Back to the FutureDeLorean, Doc Brown, Marty McFly, flux capacitor, time machine
- CanadiansCeline Dion, Justin Bieber, Drake, Ryan Gosling, Jim Carrey
- TV PersonalitiesJohnny Carson, Oprah Winfrey, Bob Barker, Dick Clark, Steve Harvey
Michael J. FoxCharlie Sheen
Dennis Hopper · Jack Nicholson · Sean Penn · Mickey Rourke · James Dean
Michael J. FoxWhitney Houston
Amy Winehouse · Philip Seymour Hoffman · Chris Farley · John Belushi · Judy Garland
Michael J. FoxArnold Schwarzenegger
Dolph Lundgren · Dwayne Johnson · Jason Momoa · Andre the Giant · Sylvester Stallone