Michael J. Fox
Canadian, AmericanMemoirAutobiographyb. 1961
Michael J. Fox is a Canadian-American actor, author, and activist best known for his roles on the television series Family Ties and Spin City and for starring in the Back to the Future film trilogy. In 1998 he announced his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease and subsequently founded The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. He has written several memoirs in which he combines humor and reflection while describing his career, family life, and work in advocacy.
Awards
['Primetime Emmy Awards', 'Golden Globe Awards', 'Screen Actors Guild Awards']
Notable Works
['Lucky Man: A Memoir', 'Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist']
