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Michael J. Fox
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June 9, 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Biography:The son of a Canadian military career officer, actor "Michael J. Fox" made his television debut in Vancouver at the age of 15. Three years later, he moved to the U.S., living in spartan conditions until he was able to get his green card. Things started breaking for Fox in 1980, when he made his simultaneous American TV and movie bow, winning a regular role on the weekly series Palmerstown, U.S.A. and a supporting part in the theatrical film "Midnight Madness". Previously billed as Michael Fox, the actor was compelled by the Screen Actors Guild to add the "J" to his name to avoid confusion with an older character actor who went by the same name. At 5'4", the baby-faced Fox was able to play adolescents and teenagers well into his twenties; during the early stages of his career, however, his height lost him as many roles as he won.

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Actor Michael J. Fox arrives for a taping of "The Late Show with David Letterman" in New York, on...
Musician Ben Harper and actor Michael J. Fox pose during Fox's emotional return to ABC as the...
Actor Michael J. Fox speaks with Dasho Karma Tshiteem, the Secretary of the Gross National Happiness...
Actor Michael J. Fox warms up on the driving range before the first round of the Outback Steakhouse...
Actor Michael J. Fox leads the fans at Wrigley Field in singing "Take me Out To The Ball Game"...
Michael J. Fox attends The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at The University of California Los...
Actor Michael J. Fox and wife actress Tracy Pollan attend a special screening of "Choke" at Sunshine...
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