Michael J. Fox OC is a Canadian-American retired actor, comedian, author, film producer, and activist with an estimated net worth of $65 million. He became a household name in the 1980s thanks to his breakout role on the hit sitcom “Family Ties” and later cemented his superstar status with the “Back to the Future” movie franchise. Fox has won five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes, two SAG Awards, and a Grammy Award, and in 2010, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada (OC). Here is a detailed look of Michael J. Fox net worth and salary.
Early Life
Michael Andrew Fox was born on June 9, 1961, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His mother, Phyllis, was an actress and payroll clerk, while his father, William, served as a police officer and Canadian Forces member. Fox grew up moving frequently before settling in Burnaby, a suburb of Vancouver. He attended Burnaby Central Secondary School and began acting at 15, starring in the Canadian television series “Leo and Me.”
Career Beginnings
Fox made his American TV debut in the film Letters from Frank (1979). When registering with the Screen Actors Guild, he discovered there was already a Michael Fox, so he added the middle initial “J” in tribute to actor Michael J. Pollard.
Family Ties
Fox’s breakout role came in 1982 as Alex P. Keaton on NBC’s Family Ties. Originally intended to be a supporting character, Fox became the show’s main focus due to his popularity. The sitcom ran for seven seasons, and he earned three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for his performance.
Back to the Future
In 1985, Fox was cast as Marty McFly in Back to the Future. Balancing filming with Family Ties, he endured grueling 18-hour days. The movie grossed $381 million worldwide and launched one of the most successful trilogies in cinema history. Fox earned $500,000 for the first film (around $1.4 million today) and $5 million for each of the second and third installments, totaling $11.4 million from the trilogy.
Other Film Work
Fox starred in hits such as Teen Wolf (1985), The Secret of My Success (1987), Greedy (1994), and voiced characters in Homeward Bound and Stuart Little. He continued acting in films and television while managing the onset of Parkinson’s Disease, diagnosed in the early 1990s.
Spin City and Later Career
Fox starred in Spin City from 1996 to 2000, earning critical acclaim and several awards. In 2013–2014, he starred in The Michael J. Fox Show. He has also published four books, including Lucky Man (2002) and No Time Like the Future (2020).
Activism
Fox founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, raising over $300 million to fund research and treatment. He has become a leading advocate for Parkinson’s awareness and stem cell research.
Personal Life
Fox married actress Tracy Pollan in 1988, and the couple has four children. The family resides in Manhattan and owns homes in Quogue, New York, and previously Sharon, Connecticut. Fox battled alcoholism during the early onset of Parkinson’s but has been sober since 1992.
Real Estate
The Fox family maintains multiple properties, including a $6.3 million home in Quogue and a former 5,000-square-foot estate in Connecticut.
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