All About Michael J Fox Trivia Quiz

Just how much do you know about Michael J. Fox?

A multiple-choice quiz by beccalynn21. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
beccalynn21

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
282,381

Updated
Dec 03 21

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1. What are the names of Michael and Tracy's twin daughters? Hint

Aquinnah and Esme

Esme and Samantha

Esme and Schuyler

Aquinnah and Schuyler

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2. What is the name of Michael's production company that was formed in the mid 90s? Hint

Tower Productions

Ubu Productions

Lottery Hill Entertainment

Doozer

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3. What is the title of Michael's memoir that was published in 2002? Hint

My Life With Parkinson's

Lucky Man

My Secret Battle

The Road Less Traveled

4. 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? Hint

His complexion

His weight

His height

His Canadian accent

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5. Where in Canada was Michael born? Hint

Ladner

Calgary

Edmonton

Chilliwack

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6. What was the name of the band Michael played in when he was a teenager? Hint

Hyperion

Helix

Halex

Zamboni

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7. In 2004 Michael appeared in two episodes of "Scrubs" (2001). What were the titles of the episodes? Hint

"My White Whale" and "My Lucky Night"

"My Fault" and "My Self-Examination"

"My Friend The Doctor" and "My Dirty Secret"

"My Catalyst" and "My Porcelain God"

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8. In 1986 Michael created a short film for David Letterman's holiday film festival. What was the name of his short film? Hint

The Iceman Cometh

Ice Hockey Symphony

The Iceman

The Iceman Hummeth

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9. In 1984 Michael guest starred in an episode of "Night Court" (1984) as a run-away teenager. What was the name of his character? Hint

Eddie Simms

Paul Stone

Marty McFly

Dennis Baxter

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10. 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? Hint

"Light of Day" (1987)

"Poison Ivy" (1985)

"Casualties of War" (1989)

"Bright Lights, Big City" (1988)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the names of Michael and Tracy's twin daughters?

Answer: 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).

2. What is the name of Michael's production company that was formed in the mid 90s?

Answer: 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).

3. What is the title of Michael's memoir that was published in 2002?

Answer: 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.

Answer: 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.

5. Where in Canada was Michael born?

Answer: 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.

6. What was the name of the band Michael played in when he was a teenager?

Answer: 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.

7. In 2004 Michael appeared in two episodes of "Scrubs" (2001). What were the titles of the episodes?

Answer: "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.

8. In 1986 Michael created a short film for David Letterman's holiday film festival. What was the name of his short film?

Answer: 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.

9. In 1984 Michael guest starred in an episode of "Night Court" (1984) as a run-away teenager. What was the name of his character?

Answer: 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.

10. 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?

Answer: "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.

Source: Author beccalynn21

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