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.

The middle initial distinguishes him from another actor already registered with the Screen Actors Guild.

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Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G