- Leaving Spin City in 2000 after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he now guest stars as an inspiring physician in two episodes of the NBC sitcom Scrubs." (February 11, 2004)
- Will appear in two episodes of NBC's SCRUBS next month as a doctor who suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. (January 7, 2004)
- Addressed more than 130 graduates Saturday at the University of Miami Medical School's commencement ceremony -- University of Miami President Donna Shalala, who sits on the board of Fox's foundation, presented him with the president's medal. (May 13, 2003)
- Fox is no stranger to writing, having recently penned the bestselling memoir Lucky Man. The book, published by Hyperion, was released in April 2002
- Starred in 180 episodes of the hit 1980s NBC sitcom FAMILY TIES, he's best known on the big screen for BACK TO THE FUTURE and its two sequels.
- He was revealed in the 7 December 1998 issue of People magazine that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991.
- Wife Tracy Pollan played his long-time girl friend on Family Ties, since 1988; Fox has credited her with helping him survive his battle with Parkinson's Disease.
- He was listed as one of twelve Promising New Actors of 1985 in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 37.
- He adopted the J. as an homage to character actor Michael J. Pollard.
- Was announced he is leaving 'Spin City' because of Parkinson's disease. (January 2000)
- He quit high school at age 15. Has said he regrets quitting high school as a stupid youthful mistake.
- He has forbidden any of his kids to quit high school for Hollywood, demanding that they at least finish high school and maybe attend 1-2 years of college.
- According to an interview with Fox, he originally decided to use the middle initial J instead of his own A because he didn't want teen magazines to use headlines such as Michael, A Fox!
- He was not the first choice to play Alex P. Keaton on FAMILY TIES (1982). He was only chosen after Matthew Broderick, who was originally considered for the role, refused to have a long-term TV obligation.
- In 1998, Fox underwent brain surgery to eliminate a tremor on his left side.
- Grew up in British Columbia, Canada in a city called Burnaby. There is a theatre named after after him there now call the Michael J Fox theatre, which is connected to his old high school, Burnaby North.
- In BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985) Crispin Glover, who play's George McFly, the father of Marty (Michael J. Fox), is actually younger than Fox by about 3 years. The father was born after his son!
- Was moved to tears the first time he spoke to Muhammad Ali - because his hero wanted to be his partner in his fight against Parkinson's Disease.
- Eric Stoltz was originally cast as Marty McFly for BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985), but changed because he didn't act enough like a teenager. When Michael J. Fox was cast, his costume was completely revamped.
- BACK TO THE FUTURE PART III (1990) was filmed at the same time as BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II (1989). In the five years since the original was made, Fox had forgotten how to ride a skateboard.
- His final episode in SPIN CITY (1996) contained numerous references to his earlier series, FAMILY TIES (1982), including a cameo appearance by Michael Gross (who played Fox's father in the earlier series), a reference to a Republican senator named Alex P. Keaton (Fox's earlier character) and Meredith Baxter-Birney starred as his mother, who also was his mother in FAMILY TIES.
- At the time THE SECRET OF MY SUCCE$S (1987) was filmed, Fox was a heavy cigarette smoker. Evidence of this is noticeable when his character Brantley (a non-smoker) puts his feet up on the desk and reveals dozens of burn marks from extinguishing cigarettes with his shoe.
- He was coached by professional bowler Johnny Petraglia to help his bowling style in GREEDY (1994) look convincing.
- In STUART LITTLE (1999), when Stuart is playing the guitar he does a duck walk similar to the one Marty McFly does in BACK TO THE FUTURE. Both characters were played by Fox.
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at Emmy Awards for Spin City (1999)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at Emmy Awards for Spin City (1998)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at Emmy Awards for Spin City (1997)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for SPIN CITY (1997)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for Family Ties (1988)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for Family Ties (1987)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for BACK TO THE FUTURE (1986)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for Family Ties (1986)
- Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at Emmy Awards for Family Ties (1985)
- THE FRIGHTENERS (1996): Repeatedly blew his lines by calling John Astin's character Doc - the name of Christopher Lloyd's character in the BACK TO THE FUTURE movies.
- At 2 years old his parents let him chose his own middle name.
Quotes- "I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence I can reach for; perfection is God's business."
- ''If the question is, am I ever comfortable? In the sense you would think? No. Never. But am I comfortable to me? A lot of times.''
Awards- Aftonbladet TV Prize (Sweden): Best Foreign TV Personality - Male (2001)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Spin City (2001)
- Family Television Awards: Actor (2000)
- Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series, Spin City (2000)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role--Musical or Comedy Series or Television Movie, Spin City (1999)
- Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series, Spin City (1999)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role--Musical or Comedy Series or Television Movie, Spin City (1998)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role--Musical or Comedy Series or Television Movie, Spin City (1997)
- People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series (1997)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role--Musical or Comedy Series or Television Movie, Family Ties (1989)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Family Ties (1988)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Family Ties (1987)
- Viewers for Quality Television Awards: Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series, Family Ties (1987)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Family Ties (1986)
- Saturn Award: Best Actor, BACK TO THE FUTURE (1986)
- Viewers for Quality Television Awards: Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series for Family Ties (1986)
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