Michael J. Fox, June 9, 1961 - Michael J. Fox was born Michael Andrew Fox in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on June 9, 1961. he adopted the "J." as an homage to character actor Michael J. Pollard. Fox made his acting debut in the comedy "Leo and Me" at the age of 15, after quitting high school. He moved to Los Angeles at 18, appearing in small roles and the television series Palmerstown, U. S. A. in 1980, before landing the role that would make him famous, that of Alex P. Keaton in the television series "Family Ties" in 1982. Fox won three consecutive Emmy Awards for the role. IN 1988, Fox entered the world of film, making first "Bright Lights, Big City" in 1988, followed by "Teen Wolf," Doc… Hollywood in 1991 and all three of the "Back to the Future" movies. He was listed as on of the the 12 "Promising New Actors of 1985" in John Willis' "Screen World" Volume 37. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991, and quit work on the television series "Spin City" as a result of the diagnosis. He proceeded to write the book "Lucky Man," a memoir of his life and his struggles in dealing with Parkinson's.