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Michael J. Fox

Canadian-American actor, comedian, author, film producer, and activist

Edmonton born Michael J. Fox won three Emmys as Alex P. Keaton on Family Ties while starring as Marty McFly in Back to the Future. He later led the political sitcom Spin City.

Michael J. Fox appears in 5 films in The Rerun, from 1985 to 1996. Most of that work is in comedy, adventure and sci-fi. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Robert Zemeckis (3), Christopher Lloyd (3), Lea Thompson (3), Crispin Glover (3), Thomas F. Wilson (3).

Known for

  • Family Ties (1982), Alex P. Keaton. NBC sitcom role that earned him Emmy Awards.
  • Back to the Future (1985), Marty McFly. Film trilogy that made him a film star.
  • Teen Wolf (1985). Film from his run of 1980s hits.
  • Spin City (1996), Mike Flaherty. ABC sitcom role that earned him further Emmy recognition.

Movies

Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Michael J. Fox been in?
Michael J. Fox appears in The Frighteners (1996), Back to the Future Part III (1990), Back to the Future Part II (1989), Casualties of War (1989) and Back to the Future (1985) on The Remote.
When was Michael J. Fox born?
Michael J. Fox was born on 9 June 1961.

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