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 Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
 Fox, Michael J
| In the late 1990s, Michael J. Fox announced he was diagnosed with which disease? | Michael J Fox
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Parkinson's Disease. Michael J. Fox was diagnosed in 1991, but did not announce it publicly until the late 20s when he decided to quit "Spin City".
| What role did Michael J Fox play in 'Back to the Future'? | Michael J Fox
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Andrew. Michael Andrew Fox changed his middle initial to J instead of keeping it A because he didn't want to be known as Michael A Fox.
T. Aquinnah Kathleen and Schuyler Frances were born on February 15th, 1996.
| Which television show did Michael J Fox have to retire from because of his disease? | Michael J Fox
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| In which 'Back to the Future' film was Michael J Fox playing his character's great-great grandfather? | Michael J Fox
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Andrew. That's right! His middle name is really Andrew! He adopted the middle initial J as homage to character actor Michael J. Pollard.
Set of 'Family Ties'. She played his love interest, Ellen, on this show. Michael J. Fox had met her before that, briefly.
| How many children did Michael have upon the birth of his daughter Esme in November 2001? | Michael J. Fox
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4. His son Sam Michael was born in 1989, twin daughters Aquinnah Kathleen and Schuyler Francis were born in 1995, and daughter Esme Annabelle was born November 2001.
Nancy McKeon. Nancy played Jo on 'The Facts of Life'
Canada. Edmonton, Alberta to be exact.
3 . He won an Emmy in each of those 3 years, all for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, for 'Family Ties'.
| In 1997, Michael shared the People's Choice award: Favorite Male in a New Series, with what big star? | Michael J. Fox
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Aquinnah and Schuyler. Born on February 15th 1995, Aquinnah is the older of the twin by eight minutes. Their names mean beautiful colors by the sea (Aquinnah) and scholar or teacher (Schuyler).
Lottery Hill Entertainment. You can see its logo displayed at the end of every "Spin City" (1996) episode. The logo is a simple almost childlike drawing of a barn. The company has also produced several TV pilots including "Anna Says" (1999), "Otherwise Engaged" (2002), and "Hench at Home"(2003).
Lucky Man. Michael's book tells about his life since being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, and the changes it spurred in his life; as well as his childhood and the events that led to him becoming an actor.
| It is well known that the role of Alex P. Keaton in "Family Ties"(1982), almost went to someone else. After Michael finally convinced the show's creators he was right for the part, he ran into trouble with the studio. What was it that caused the studio to almost pass him over? | All About Michael J Fox
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His height. The NBC executives felt that someone so short could not have Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter Birney as his parents. They felt that it might undercut the credibility of the show. While their first choice was Matthew Broderick, Michael eventually won the part.
Edmonton. Michael was born on June 9th 1961. His father was in the Canadian army and was stationed in Edmonton at the time of Michael's birth. Michael spent the early years of his life all over Canada before his father retired and the family moved to the greater Vancouver area.
Halex. His band was named after a brand of ping-pong balls. The band often played gigs where they'd pay twice as much to rent sound equipment than they actually received for playing.
| In 2004 Michael appeared in two episodes of "Scrubs" (2001). What were the titles of the episodes? | All About Michael J Fox
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"My Catalyst" and "My Porcelain God". In these two episodes Michael played Dr. Kevin Casey, a doctor with severe OCD. His character was referred to as "super doc" because he had two specialties.
| In 1986 Michael created a short film for David Letterman's holiday film festival. What was the name of his short film? | All About Michael J Fox
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The Iceman Hummeth. This was Michael's first attempt at directing. The film was about the similarities between a hockey team and an orchestra. He later went on to direct an episode of "Tales from the Crypt" (1989), in 1991.
| In 1984 Michael guest starred in an episode of "Night Court" (1984) as a run-away teenager. What was the name of his character? | All About Michael J Fox
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Eddie Simms. In the episode, Michael played a run-away who refused to identify himself. He was finally identified towards the end of the episode by a man who claimed to be Santa Claus.
| In the late 1980s Michael starred as Jamie Conway in a film in which he played a cocaine using writer whose wife had just left him. What was the title of the film? | All About Michael J Fox
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"Bright Lights, Big City" (1988). It was during this film that Michael was reunited with his future wife Tracy Pollan. They began dating at the start of filming and were engaged by the time filming had wrapped.
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