The news of his incurable illness at the end of the last century was officially unveiled by the popular Hollywood actor Michael J. Fox. Parkinson's disease “cured” him of star disease, but almost made him a hopeless alcoholic. On the pages of one of his autobiographical books - Lucky Man - the actor admitted that at first he tried to drown the fear of the consequences of his illness in alcoholic drinks and would surely have drunk if it had not been for the intervention of the closest people. Joint efforts were not in vain: the disease did not break the actor - for Michael Jay Fox, Parkinson's disease became part of the acting role.
About the actor’s disease
The ailment that Michael J Fox has suffered for years is Parkinson's disease. In the early stages, the disease manifests itself as a slowdown in the movements of the hands, eyeballs and head. In the process of further development of the disease, neurons of the brain department, called the black substance, die. One of the main signs of Parkinson's disease is a variety of impaired motor functions.
In the later stages, patients have difficulty performing even the simplest homework, their muscles are extremely tense, and their face resembles a mask frozen in an absurd smile.
Biographical Information
The famous Hollywood film actor, writer and incurable optimist Michael J. Fox came to this world in 1961, born in the Canadian city of Edmonton. The actor’s birthday is June 9th. Today, 56-year-old Michael weighs 65 kilograms with a height of 164 centimeters.
Michael J. Fox became a world star after the release of the movie "Back to the Future!" However, recognition and audience love overtook the actor at an earlier age - after filming in the situational comedies Spin City and Family Ties. These series earned Michael four Emmys and an equal number of Golden Globes. In the track record of the actor there is even a Grammy Music Award, received for creating an audiobook.
Film critics about the stage image of Michael Andrew
In the eyes of critics, as well as in the hearts of fans, Michael J Fox was the number one star. Parkinson's disease was diagnosed in him at the age of thirty. According to experts, even playing secondary roles, the actor managed to be a key character in any film project or show program. In addition, Fox considered it his duty to help colleagues on the set, playing along with them and providing the opportunity to maximize his stage talent.
According to film critics, the most successful works of the actor include the image of the surgeon - the luminary of plastic surgery in the film "Doctor Hollywood" (starring in this project, Michael was already struck by the disease), as well as his roles in the films "Life with Mikey", "Naprol", “Mars attacks!”, “Concierge”, “Scarecrows”, “Greed”. When in 1998 the actor publicly announced his retirement from the profession, he was in his prime and reached a career peak. It was a period of life when, as Michael J. Fox himself thought, Parkinson's disease ruined his career.
Beginner But Promising
Michael Andrew made his film debut as a 15-year-old. His first acting job was a role in the sitcom Leo and Me. After the screening of the latest episodes of the sitcom, Michael became popular. Sometimes he received invitations from theatrical groups and local directors who made television films, and soon gained the status of a rising star of Canadian television.
Upon reaching 18 years, the young actor ventured on a trip to Hollywood. To his great surprise, the strict father not only allowed him to leave the walls of his home, but even personally drove to Los Angeles. No miracle happened. For quite some time, Michael had to be content with episodic roles, the revenue for which did not cover even the most modest expenses. When in 1980 the young actor was offered a role in the movie "Midnight Madness", he was already thinking about returning to his native Burnaby, but the new film became a kind of "straw" for him.
The financial issue was not only closed, but generally ceased to worry about the future star after the premiere of the series “Family Ties”. Michael’s talent to bring a minor hero to the forefront was fully manifested: the television series became incredibly popular, and Fox himself acquired a multi-million army of fans, three Emmy Awards (1986, 1987 and 1988) and the Golden Globe (1989).
Michael Jay Fox: interesting facts from life
The future film actor was born in the family of a serviceman and actress. In addition to Michael, William and Phyllis Andrew had four more children - three daughters and a son. His father's occupation included frequent relocations, and in 1971, when William Andrew retired, the family settled in British Columbia, more precisely, in the suburbs of Vancouver. Here in Burnaby, Michael graduated from high school (after many years one of the theaters of this school will be named after the famous student).
With his soulmate, actress Tracy Pollan, the 27-year-old actor met on the set of the situational comedy "Family Ties". The lovers played the wedding in 1988, a year after the premiere of the last episodes of the film. Their eldest son was born in 1989, twin daughters were born in 1995, and the youngest daughter - in 2001.
Fans of the actor know that the real name of their favorite is not Fox at all. Michael J. Fox is the stage name for Michael Andrew. The prefix “J” was added by the actor in admiration of Michael J. Pollard. When they asked Michael what kind of cure for tremmer, in his opinion, was the most effective, he answered - meditation. About the fight against Parkinson's disease, the work of a personally established foundation and the details regarding his career and personal life, Michael told fans from the pages of his three biographical publications.
Michael J. Fox: Parkinson's disease is not a reason to leave
Once, talking to reporters, the actor said that he would have traveled in a wheelchair long ago if he had not decided to take control of the disease in his youth. Michael J Fox found out about his terrible diagnosis in 1991, when he was still young and was considered a promising actor. He enjoyed family life, raised his first-born, starred in the television series Doctor Hollywood and made great plans for the future. About his illness, he officially notified fans only in 1998.
Today, despite the predictions of doctors who predicted the onset of disability by 2001, Fox still manages to control the incurable disease that attacked him and, being the founders of the charity foundation, help other people cope with the terrible ailment. Constantly improving his professional career, Michael J. Fox (Parkinson’s disease does not dominate his life) finds time for his own foundation, created in 2000 to help people affected by this disease.
"Back to the Future!"
Initially, another actor, Eric Stolz, was approved for the role of Marty. After he was replaced by Michael, the picture only won. This was noticed by everyone, including the executive producer of the film project Steven Spielberg.
Work on the first part of the painting “Back to the Future!” Michael had to combine with the shootings in the television series “Family Ties”. Systematic lack of sleep and fatigue prevented him (as he himself believed) from being fully revealed, however, all the actor’s fears were dispelled after the premiere of the fantastic film. The movie about the time machine was recognized as the best fantasy blockbuster and received many prestigious awards.
