Michael J. Fox: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 63
- on screen
- 1980–2023
- box office
- $2.17B
- nominations
- 2
- average score
- 68
- Born
- June 9, 1961 (age 65)
- Birthplace
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Full name
- Michael Andrew Fox
- Citizenship
- Canada, United States
- Occupations
- Actor, activist, television producer
- Years active
- 1978-2020, 2000-present
- Spouses
- Tracy Pollan
- Children
- 4
The Best Michael J. Fox Movies
The films of Michael J. Fox that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Back to the Future (1985) leads with $385M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $385M Back to the Future 1985 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $333M Back to the Future Part II 1989 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $300M Stuart Little 1999 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $245M Back to the Future Part III 1990 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $186M Atlantis: The Lost Empire 2001 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $170M Stuart Little 2 2002 · Adventure
Michael J. Fox's Career in Numbers
Michael J. Fox's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael J. Fox works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Midnight Madness (1980) to Back Home Again (2021), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Michael J. Fox Movies by Decade
- 1980s 15
- 1990s 14
- 2000s 4
- 2010s 6
- 2020s 1
The 1980s were Michael J. Fox's busiest decade, with 15 films.
Michael J. Fox Movies by Genre
- Comedy 10
- Drama 8
- Adventure 6
- Family 3
- Action 3
- Fantasy 3
- Music 2
- Sci-Fi 1
- Documentary 1
- Crime 1
Comedy is the genre Michael J. Fox has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of drama (8).
Michael J. Fox Career Milestones
- First film
- Midnight Madness 1980
- Biggest box office hit
- Back to the Future $385M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Bad Reputation Movie Echo Score 71
- Newest film
- Back Home Again 2021
Michael J. Fox Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Michael J. Fox is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Michael J. Fox Movies as an Actor
40- 2021
Back Home Again as Michael J. Bird (voice) · Family - 2019
See You Yesterday as Mr. Lockhart · Action Worldwide box office: $277K Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2018
Bad Reputation Music Worldwide box office: $154K Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2018
A.R.C.H.I.E. 2: Mission Impawsible as A.R.C.H.I.E. (voice) · Sci-Fi - 2016
A.R.C.H.I.E. as A.R.C.H.I.E. (voice) · Comedy - 2015
Back To the Present: The Special Documentary - 2012
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen as (archive footage) · Drama - 2005
Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild as Stuart Little (voice) · Comedy - 2002 Stuart Little 2 Adventure Worldwide box office: $170M
- 2002
Interstate 60 as Mr. Baker · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $8.45K - 2001 Atlantis: The Lost Empire Adventure Worldwide box office: $186M
- 1999 Stuart Little Adventure Worldwide box office: $300M
- 1996
The Frighteners Fantasy Worldwide box office: $29.4M - 1996
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco as Chance (voice) · Family Worldwide box office: $32.8M - 1995
The American President Drama Worldwide box office: $108M - 1995
Blue in the Face Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.27M - 1995
Coldblooded as Tim Alexander · Action Worldwide box office: $16.2K - 1995
Your Studio and You as Curious Guy on the Porch · Comedy - 1993
For Love or Money Drama Worldwide box office: $11.1M - 1993
Where the Rivers Flow North as Clayton Farnsworth · Drama Worldwide box office: $596K - 1993
Life with Mikey Comedy Worldwide box office: $12.4M - 1993
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey as Chance (voice) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $41.8M - 1991
Doc Hollywood Drama Worldwide box office: $54.8M - 1991
The Hard Way as Nick Lang · Crime Worldwide box office: $65.6M - 1990 Back to the Future Part III Adventure Worldwide box office: $245M
- 1989 Back to the Future Part II Adventure Worldwide box office: $333M
- 1989
Casualties of War Drama Worldwide box office: $18.7M - 1988
Mickey’s 60th Birthday as Alex P. Keaton (archive footage) (uncredited) · Family - 1988
Bright Lights, Big City Drama Worldwide box office: $16.1M - 1987
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam as Raymond Griffiths (voice) · War - 1987
The Secret of My Succe$s Comedy Worldwide box office: $111M - 1987
The Return of Bruno as Michael J. Fox · Music - 1987
Light of Day Drama Worldwide box office: $10.5M - 1985
Family Ties Vacation as Alex P. Keaton · Comedy - 1985
Teen Wolf Fantasy Worldwide box office: $33.1M - 1985 Back to the Future Adventure Worldwide box office: $385M
- 1985
Poison Ivy as Dennis Baxter · Comedy - 1983
High School U.S.A. as Jay-Jay Manners · Tv movie - 1982
Class of 1984 Action - 1980
Midnight Madness Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.9M
Michael J. Fox in Documentaries & Specials
23- 2023
Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe as Self · Documentary - 2019
Cola Wars as Self [Archival Footage] · History - 2015
Mr. Calzaghe as Himself · Documentary - 2015
Back in Time as Self · Documentary - 2015
Being Canadian as Self · Comedy - 2014
And the Oscar Goes To… as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2010
Tales from the Future as Self · Documentary - 2006
Looking Back at the Future as Himself · Documentary - 2003
Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary as Self · Comedy - 2002
Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy as Self · Documentary - 2002
NBC 75th Anniversary Special as Self · Tv movie - 2002
The Making of ‘Atlantis: The Lost Empire’ as Self · Documentary - 2001
The Concert for New York City as Self · Music - 1998
The Making of ‘The Frighteners’ as Himself · Documentary - 1997
Walt Disney World’s 25th Anniversary Party as Self · Documentary - 1996
The Universal Story as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1993
Time Machine: The Journey Back as Himself · Documentary - 1992
James Cagney: Top of the World as Self - Host · Tv movie - 1990
The Secrets of the ‘Back to the Future’ Trilogy as Self · Comedy - 1987
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood as Self · Family - 1987
Citizen Steve as Self - Actor · Comedy - 1986
The Making of Back to the Future as Self · Documentary - 1985
Night of 100 Stars II as Self · Music
Michael J. Fox: Awards & Nominations
2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1986 to 1996. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Saturn Awards 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
- 22nd Saturn Awards
- Michael J. Fox: Nominated Best Actor The Frighteners
- 43rd Golden Globe Awards
- Michael J. Fox: Nominated Best Actor – Comedy or Musical Back to the Future
Who Is Michael J. Fox?
Michael J. Fox was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1961 and is 65 years old. Credited on films since 1980, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Michael Andrew Fox OC, popularly known as Michael J. Fox, is a stalwart figure in the acting world and is well-respected for his acting career that spanned over four decades and his monumental contribution to activism. Born on June 9, 1961, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Fox started his career as a successful child actor in the 1970s. Fox's charisma and charm got him significant roles in the 80s sitcom Family Ties and in the Back to the Future film trilogy. He then established his leading man status with successful films such as Teen Wolf, The Secret of My Success, Casualties of War, Doc Hollywood, and The Frighteners. After revealing in 1998 that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991, he became a leading advocate for research into the disease, cutting back on his acting work due to worsening symptoms.
In the early 2000s, Fox provided his voice in several animated movies, including the Stuart Little film series, and continued to make guest appearances on television series such as Rescue Me, The Good Wife, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Amid realizing the impact of his health condition, Fox officially retired from acting in 2020. Respected by both peers and fans, Fox has won five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Grammy Award. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2010 and was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2000, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2002.
Who Michael J. Fox Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Michael J. Fox shares the most films with. Robert Zemeckis comes first, with 11 films together, followed by Christopher Lloyd (9).
Michael J. Fox: Questions & Answers
How many movies Michael J. Fox has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Michael J. Fox been in?
Michael J. Fox is credited on 63 films, from 1980 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Michael J. Fox's highest-grossing movie?
Back to the Future (1985) is Michael J. Fox's biggest box office hit, with $385M worldwide, ahead of Back to the Future Part II (1989) ($333M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael J. Fox's movies have made $2.17B.
Michael J. Fox's biggest hits What is the best Michael J. Fox movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael J. Fox's best-rated film is Bad Reputation (2018) with a score of 71, followed by See You Yesterday (2019) (65).
Best Michael J. Fox movies, ranked Has Michael J. Fox won an Oscar?
Michael J. Fox has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Michael J. Fox has 0 wins from 2 nominations.
How old is Michael J. Fox?
Michael J. Fox is 65 years old, born on June 9, 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
What is Michael J. Fox's newest movie?
The most recent film on Michael J. Fox's filmography is Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe (2023), in the role of Self.
Who does Michael J. Fox work with most often?
Michael J. Fox shares the most films with Robert Zemeckis (11 films), Christopher Lloyd (9 films) and Steven Spielberg (6 films).
The Best Michael J. Fox Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 63 credits.
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