Michael J. Fox: See Photos Of The ‘Back To The Future’ Star

By:

August 6, 2018 7:50AM EDT

1 of 14

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox — Michael J. Fox is one of the most iconic and beloved actors of the 1980s, 1990s, and beyond. As a youth, Michael found success and fame as Alex P. Keaton, the Republican son of two hippie parents on the iconic televsion sitcom Family Ties. On the big screen, Michael’s success was even greater. Many will remember him for his role as Marty McFly in the legendary Back To The Future movies. Others might remember him for his hair-raising turn in the original Teen Wolf movie. Some might even enjoy his non-genre films, like Doc Hollywood, Secret Of My Success, and The Hard Way. He’s also voiced characters in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, and the title character in Stuart Little. Though Michael was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 29, he continued to work – including roles on Spin City, Boston Legal, Rescue Me, and The Good Wife. He is an Emmy and Golden Globe winner, and one of the most iconic actors ever to step foot in a DeLorean.

2 of 14

‘Back To The Future: The Musical’ Broadway Gala

‘Back To The Future: The Musical’ Broadway Gala — Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Michael J. Fox, Casey Likes and Roger Bart take photos at the ‘Back To The Future: The Musical’ Broadway Gala in July 2023. Steven Spielberg was also at the gala.

3 of 14

Michael J. Fox With His Wife & Twins

Michael J. Fox With His Wife & Twins — Tracy Pollan stands next to her husband Michael J. Fox and their twins — Schuyler Frances Fox and Aquinnah Kathleen Fox — at the 2023 Spring Moving Image Awards. Michael recieved the Lifetime Achievement Award.

4 of 14

Tracy Pollan and Michael J Fox

Tracy Pollan and Michael J Fox — Tracy Pollan and Michael J Fox arrive at the 13th Governors Awards in Los Angeles. The actor received a humanitarian award at the gala.

5 of 14

Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd in ‘Back To The Future II’

Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd in ‘Back To The Future II’ — Roads? Where Marty McFly and Doc Brown are going, they don’t need roads. Michael J. Fox reprised his star-making role in 1989’s ‘Back To The Future II.’

6 of 14

Michael J. Fox in ‘Teen Wolf’

Michael J. Fox in ‘Teen Wolf’ — Inspiring an MTV series of the same name and a highly-successful punk band named Wolf-Face, Michael J. Fox lived out his lycanthrope dream in 1985’s ‘Teen Wolf.’ Who knew werewolves could play basketball?

7 of 14

Michael J. Fox in Spin City

Michael J. Fox in Spin City — Michael J. Fox returned to television – where he first found fame and success – in the mid-1990s. He played deputy mayor Mike Flaherty, working with spin and general chaos of New York City’s politics. Michael J. Fox left the series in 2000, due to symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

8 of 14

Michael J. Fox in ‘Family Ties’

Michael J. Fox in ‘Family Ties’ — Though Michael J. Fox first appeared in movies like ‘Class of 1984’ and ‘Midnight Madness,’ he got his first taste of success in ‘Family Ties.’ He played Alex P. Keaton, the ‘Young Republican’ son of two former-hippies, a statement of mid-80s Regean-era America.

9 of 14

Michael J. Fox In 2017.

Michael J. Fox In 2017. — Michael J. Fox promotes his foundation for Parkinson’s research at an event in 2017. He was diagnosed with the disease at age 29. He continued to work well into his late 50s.

10 of 14

Michael J. Fox At The Oscars

Michael J. Fox At The Oscars — Michael J. Fox attends the Oscars in 2017 and poses on the red carpet. Though Michael J. Fox hasn’t won an Oscar, he’s picked up numerous Golden Globes and an Emmy.

11 of 14

Michael J. Fox In 2015.

Michael J. Fox In 2015. — Michael J Fox attends the premiere of ‘Red Oaks’ in 2015. In 2020, Michael J. Fox admitted that due to his age and the progression of his Parkinson’s, his career is pretty much over.

12 of 14

Michael J. Fox In 2017

Michael J. Fox In 2017 — Michael J. Fox hits up the United Voices’ Rally in Feb. 2017. He remains one of the most beloved and iconic actors in film and TV history.

13 of 14

Michael J. Fox In December 2015

Michael J. Fox In December 2015 — Michael J Fox walks the red carpet at Z100’s Jingle Ball in Dec. 2015. Whether you know him as Marty McFly, Alex P. Keaton, or Stuart Little, chances are, you love Michael J. Fox.

14 of 14

Michael J Fox uses his cane to leave dinner

Michael J Fox uses his cane to leave dinner — Michael J. Fox uses his cane to leave Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica on March 12, 2022 after dinner with friends. One of Michael’s pals helped walk him to his car to get home.

Click to Subscribe to Get Our Free HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter to get the hottest celeb news.