name of the American actor talented Canadian-born Michael Andrew Fox is popular not only in the US but also abroad.On account of his more than sixty roles in the movie, some production work, dubbing animation films.In addition, Fox is a writer, director and great public activist.The most popular actor brought the role in the series "Family ties" and the trilogy "Back to the Future."Michael five times received the award "Emmy" and four times - "Golden Globe".The actor lot of prestigious awards, including "Grammy".In addition to the US Michael Fox has won several international awards, including a Canadian, as the first steps in the world of cinema, he did it in his homeland, where it was revealed his acting talent.
Michael J. Fox: biography and the beginning of a creative way
Canadian-American actor, director and producer Michael J.. Fox was born in 1961 in Canada, in Edmonton.His father, Bill Fox, was a military man, and his mother Phyllis - theater actress (winner of the prize "Emmy").They had six children.When he was thirteen years old, his family settled in the town of Barnaby at Vancouver.Here, Michael went to school, where he studied who later became a famous singer Bryan Adams.Michael was a small, fragile and frail boy, so despite all the love of sport, namely hockey, he had to give up the dream of becoming a great hockey player.But his teacher of acting immediately noticed that the boy has the makings of a great actor, and that he has a great acting future.It is thanks to this teacher brought the world the actor Michael J. Fox.Then he was only fifteen years old, and because of the request of the teacher, Michael took the series' Leo and me. "The young man really liked the atmosphere on the set, and he decided to tie their future to the cinema.The next film, which starred Michael J.. Fox was a Canadian picture "Letters from Frank '.The film's director was shocked talented game boys and advised him to try his hand in Hollywood.When Michael told his parents of his decision to go to the States, they supported it, and the Fox family moved to the United States.So, sixteen, Michael found himself in Hollywood - in the "City of Dreams.
first role in Hollywood
first film, which starred Michael J.. Fox after moving to the United States have been" class of 1984 ", and" cub ". Herehe played himself. He was short, puny boy was ideally suited for the role of teenagers. The greatest popularity earned him the role of Marty Mack Flaya in the acclaimed trilogy Robert Zemeckis' Back to the Future, "" Back to the Future 2 "," Back to the future-3. "This is a fantastic comic strip has been accepted by the public with a bang, and its main character became a favorite of moviegoers.
Further career
After the first part of the trilogy" Back to the Future "Michael wanted to play a more serious role. So, in 1989director Brian De Palma invited the young actor to star in his film "The military losses." The painting affected the tragic events of the Vietnam War. The audience learned the actor entirely on the other side.According to the story, several US soldiers taken prisoner by the girl and raped her brutally.Only the character of Michael is not involved in this orgy, and he has to deal with his comrades.Thus, it is with this film started his career in dramatic actor with a name that is remembered by many admirers konoiskusstva - Michael J.. Fox.His film, and after that the picture is not always serious, and the role - psychologically profound.
"Doc Hollywood", filmed in 1991, for example, told of the American heartland, and the fate of the doctor-simpleton.A little grown up, Michael J. Fox began acting in the role of wealthy Americans, the so-called "yuppies" who are looking for thrills to diversify fresh everyday life.However, the role comedian haunted him throughout life.
Michael J. Fox: Filmography and role
- "Leo and Me" - 1976 (TV series) - Leo.
- "Family" - from 1976 to 1980 (TV series) - The schoolboy.
- "The magic lies" - 1977 - cameo.
- "Lou Grant" - from 1977 to 1986 (series).
- "Ship of Love" - from 1977 to 1986 (TV series) - cameo.
- "A letter from Frank" - 1979 g.- Ricky.
- "Jon Huntsman" - from 1979 to 1986 (series) - Elliot.
- "Midnight Madness" - 1980 - Scotty.
- "Palmerstaun" - from 1980 to 1981 - Willie - Joe.
- "Class of 1984" - 1982 - Arthur.
- "Family ties" - from 1982 to 1989 (series) - Alex (main role).
- "American School" - 1983 - JJ.
- "Night Court" - from 1984 to 1992 (series) - Eddie.
- "cub" - 1985 - Scott Howard (the protagonist).
- "Back to the Future" - 1985 g.- Marty Mc Fly (the protagonist).
- "Poison Ivy" - 1985 - Dennis.
- "Lou Grant" - from 1985 to 1989 - Paul Stone.
- "Daylight" - 1987 - J. Resnick (main role).
- "The secret of my own success" - 1987.- Brent Foster (main role).
- "The Return of Bruno" - 1988.
- "Bright Lights Big City" - 1988 - J. Conway (main role).
- "Back to the Future" - in 1989 - the main role.
- "Tales from the Crypt" - from 1989 to 1996 (TV series) - cameo.
- "Back to the Future 2" - 1990.
- "Doc Hollywood" - 1991 - Doc Benjamin Stone (main role).
- "hard way" - 1991 - Ray (main role).
- "For Love or Money" - 1993 - Dag.
- "Life with Mickey" - 1993 - Michael Chapman.
- "Greed" - 1994 - Daniel (lead).
- "American President" - 1995 - Lewis Rothschild.
- "Your Studio and You" - 1995
- "Cool" - 1995 - Tim Alexander.
- "Mars Attacks" - 1996 - J. Stone (Ch. Part).
- "The Frighteners" - 1996 - Frank Bannister (Ch. Part).
- "Urban cycle" - from 1996 to 2001 (series) - Michael.
- "I am your child" - 1997
- "Stuart Little" (Stuart small) - 1999 - Start Little.
- "Medical Academy" - from 2001 to 2010.(TV series) - Dr. Casey.
- "Route 60" - 2002 - Mr. Baker.
- "100 Greatest Stars" - 2006 - cameo.
- "The lawyers of Boston" - 2006 - Daniel Post.
- "Rescue Me" - 2009
- "The Good Wife" - from 2009 to 2014
"Shaw Michael J. Fox" - the series - was launched in 2013.In this film, 53-year-old actor plays himself.The series is quite popular in the United States, and in Canada, where the actor continue to consider "their", not forgetting his Canadian past.
Michael J. Fox.Filmography animated films
- "Homeward Bound" part one, part two - from 1993 to 1996.
- "Stuart Little" - 1999.
- "Atlantis. Lost Civilization" - 2001.
- "Stuart Little 2" - 2002.
- "Stuart Little 3" - 2005.
- "of Christmas stories" - in 2009.
prodyuserstva
Apart actor Michael J. activities. Fox, since 1995, has also become a producer of films.In the film "Cool," he is not only the leading actor, but also a co-producer.He appeared as the creator of the series "Spin City," which was on television for four years (1996-2000 gg.), As well as feature-length films, "says Anna," and "other interests".
Life Michael Fox
Michael is diligent family man and father of many children.His supuga Tracy sex, is also an actress.They met during the filming of the television series "Family Ties" and where a year later decided to get married.Michael and Tracy married the summer of 1988.Their firstborn son became, Sam Michael, who was born in 1989.
disease
Two years after the birth of her son was diagnosed, doctors actor.Michael J. Fox acquired the disease itself is very unpleasant - Parkinson's disease.However, despite this, he remained active in the movies.His illness became known only in 1999.Four years after diagnosis Michael Fox born twin daughters - Aquino Kathleen and Schuyler Freensis.They were born in 1995 on February 15 and the youngest daughter - Esme Annbel - was born in early November 2001.
Interesting facts zhinzi actor
Once on the set of pictures "Back to the Future", he almost died.In the picture he portrayed Marty McFly hanged, but the noose was tightened around his neck really.The audience thought that he masterfully plays while Michael risked being really hanged.As a result, he lost consciousness.
Another interesting fact is that in the same film, he played the role of the son of Crispin Glover, who was three years younger than him.Made-up, he played himself in his old age, played the role of his son, and, most interestingly, his daughter.
There are a few interesting facts: for example, while Michael played in the series "Family ties", so shooting the film "Back to the Future" held at night, immediately after filming the soap opera.Especially for this picture, Michael stood on a skateboard and started to learn to ride.After a lot to learn about disaster befell the actor, all wondered how he turns out not to despair and live in the same rhythm.The actor says that in any critical illness is not a disease, but the attitude of the patient.He does not despair, though unpleasant illness from time to time makes itself felt.He continues to live, think about the problems of their children and about their health, even though he knows that it is incurable.
Last series, named in his honor, to some extent, a biographical.The main character, as does Michael Parkinson's disease, but does not give up and tries to live a fun and happy life without allowing the disease to take over all its existence.
