Michael J. Fox: From 'Family Ties' sitcom star to Parkinson's activist bringing hope to millions
foxnews.comMichael J. Fox has been a household name for decades, and he's earned that status by working relentlessly for most of his life.
His career experienced a massive shift as the Parkinson's disease he was diagnosed with at 29 began to make acting difficult.
In 2000, he founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation in hopes of funding research that would help find a cure. Now, Fox is more of an activist than an actor, but both of his career paths have made a huge impact over the years.
Breakout role on "Family Ties" Fox was born in Canada in 1961, and when he was just 15 years old, he starred in the short-lived sitcom "Leo and Me." By the age of 17, he moved to Los Angeles to try his hand at becoming a more serious actor, and it wasn't long before his big move paid off.
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