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Michael J. Fox in 1982
Michael J. Fox onFamily Ties.Everett
02of 18Michael J. Fox in Family TiesNBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyFrom 1982 to 1989, Fox starred in the sitcomFamily Tiesas the ambitious, Young Republican Alex P. Keaton.
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Michael J. Fox in Family Ties
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From 1982 to 1989, Fox starred in the sitcomFamily Tiesas the ambitious, Young Republican Alex P. Keaton.
03of 18Michael J. Fox Filming Family TiesNBCU Photo BankHere, Fox films an episode in 1987 with Justine Bateman, who played his sister, Mallory Keaton.
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Michael J. Fox Filming Family Ties
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Here, Fox films an episode in 1987 with Justine Bateman, who played his sister, Mallory Keaton.
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Michael J. Fox in Teen Wolf
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Michael J. Fox Meets Tracy Pollan
Fox met his wife, Tracy Pollan, that same year when she guest-starred onFamily Ties,playing his fictional love interest. The pair wed in 1988.
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08of 18Michael J. Fox Wins an EmmyGetty Images/Bob Riha, Jr.In 1986, Fox won an Emmy for best lead actor in a comedy for his work onFamily Ties. Here, he poses with Betty White, who won best lead actress in a comedy for her work onGolden Girls.Fox has been nominated for 18 Emmys in his career, and has won five.
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Michael J. Fox Wins an Emmy
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In 1986, Fox won an Emmy for best lead actor in a comedy for his work onFamily Ties. Here, he poses with Betty White, who won best lead actress in a comedy for her work onGolden Girls.
Fox has been nominated for 18 Emmys in his career, and has won five.
09of 18Michael J. Fox at the Academy AwardsRon Galella Collection via Getty ImagesIn 1986, Fox hung out with Whoopi Goldberg at the Academy Awards.
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Michael J. Fox at the Academy Awards
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In 1986, Fox hung out with Whoopi Goldberg at the Academy Awards.
10of 18Michael J. Fox Hangs Out with Rob LoweBarry King/WireImageIn 1986, Fox attended a benefit with fellow actor Rob Lowe. The pair reunited not long ago to film an episode of Lowe’s podcast,Literally! With Rob Lowe.
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Michael J. Fox Hangs Out with Rob Lowe
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In 1986, Fox attended a benefit with fellow actor Rob Lowe. The pair reunited not long ago to film an episode of Lowe’s podcast,Literally! With Rob Lowe.
11of 18Michael J. Fox Strikes a PoseGeorge Rose/GettyNow that’s a cool cat! Fox poses with a feline in a 1988 portrait.
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Michael J. Fox Strikes a Pose
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Now that’s a cool cat! Fox poses with a feline in a 1988 portrait.
12of 18Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan at the 1988 EmmysRon Galella/GettyIn 1988, Fox had date night with Pollan at the 40th Annual PrimetimeEmmy Awards.The pair share four children together: son Sam, born in 1989, twin daughters Aquinnah and Schuyler, born in 1995 and Esmé, born in 2001.
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Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan at the 1988 Emmys
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In 1988, Fox had date night with Pollan at the 40th Annual PrimetimeEmmy Awards.
The pair share four children together: son Sam, born in 1989, twin daughters Aquinnah and Schuyler, born in 1995 and Esmé, born in 2001.
13of 18Michael J. Fox on Saturday Night LiveAlan Singer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyIn 1991, Fox dressed as a clown while hostingSaturday Night Live.
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Michael J. Fox on Saturday Night Live
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In 1991, Fox dressed as a clown while hostingSaturday Night Live.
14of 18Michael J. Fox Meeting FansRon Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyFox sports a mustache while signing autographs in 1986.
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Michael J. Fox Meeting Fans
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Fox sports a mustache while signing autographs in 1986.
15of 18Michael J. Fox Wins a People’s Choice AwardRon Galella Collection via Getty ImagesFox won the People’s Choice Award in 1997 for favorite male television performer in a new series for his work onSpin City.
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Michael J. Fox Wins a People’s Choice Award
Fox won the People’s Choice Award in 1997 for favorite male television performer in a new series for his work onSpin City.
16of 18Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan at the Golden GlobesSGranitz/WireImageMichael J. Fox attended the 1997Golden Globeswith his wife, Tracy Pollan.In 1991, the actor wasdiagnosed with Parkinson’s, a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. He went public with his diagnosis in 1998 and continued acting.
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Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan at the Golden Globes
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Michael J. Fox attended the 1997Golden Globeswith his wife, Tracy Pollan.
In 1991, the actor wasdiagnosed with Parkinson’s, a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. He went public with his diagnosis in 1998 and continued acting.
17of 18Michael J. Fox Wins a Golden GlobeSGranitz/WireImageThroughout his career, Fox has been nominated for 10Golden Globes, winning five. Here, he shows off his Golden Globe in 1998, which he won for best actor in a television series — comedy or musical forSpin City.
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Michael J. Fox Wins a Golden Globe
Throughout his career, Fox has been nominated for 10Golden Globes, winning five. Here, he shows off his Golden Globe in 1998, which he won for best actor in a television series — comedy or musical forSpin City.
18of 18Michael J. Fox in Spin CityMichael J. Fox onSpin City.Everett CollectionIn 1996, Fox starred as Mike Flaherty, the Deputy Mayor of New York City, inSpin City. He would leave the series in 2000.
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Michael J. Fox in Spin City
Michael J. Fox onSpin City.Everett Collection
In 1996, Fox starred as Mike Flaherty, the Deputy Mayor of New York City, inSpin City. He would leave the series in 2000.
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