Michael J. Fox has built a remarkable career in television and film, becoming one of the most recognizable actors of his generation. From Family Ties to the Back to the Future films, his work has remained part of popular culture for decades. Away from the screen, however, Fox’s life has also been shaped by his family, his personal values, and his long-standing commitment to Parkinson’s research.
Fox has been married to actress Tracy Pollan for more than three decades.
Together, they have raised four children: Sam, twins Aquinnah and Schuyler, and their youngest daughter, Esmé. Throughout the years, the family has generally maintained a private life while occasionally sharing special moments with the public.
Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, when he was still in his twenties. He initially kept the diagnosis private while continuing his acting career and raising his family. In 1998, he publicly discussed his condition and began using his platform to increase awareness about Parkinson’s disease and the importance of medical research.
His experience with Parkinson’s has become an important part of his public story, but Fox has consistently emphasized that the condition does not represent his entire identity. His career, marriage, fatherhood, friendships, and advocacy work have all remained important parts of his life.
His four children have grown into adulthood while largely maintaining lives away from the intense attention that often accompanies celebrity families. Sam Michael Fox, the oldest, has developed an interest in filmmaking and was involved with the documentary Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, which explored his father’s career, family life, and experience living with Parkinson’s disease.
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