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Before Michael J. Fox starred in one of the best movies of the 1980s, "Back to the Future," and before he would become a television wunderkind on "Family Ties" as Alex P. Keaton, the Republican son of former hippies, he first got his start on Canadian television. As a smily 16-year-old with a bowl cut, he starred in "Leo and Me," about an orphan who goes to live with his laissez-faire uncle on a yacht. Hijinks ensue. The sitcom only ran for 12 episodes. After moving to Hollywood when he was 18, Fox appeared in guest spots on the shows "Kids," "Lou Grant," "Here's Boomer," and "Trapper John, M.D." before landing a more prominent recurring role on "Palmerstown, U.S.A."

Even though it only aired for 17 episodes in 1980-1981, "Palmerstown, U.S.A." is thought of fondly by audiences and critics. It was created by Alex Haley, who had previously made "Roots," a television...

Michael J. Fox became a household name when he starred as the protagonist Marty McFly in Robert Zemeckis’ sci-fi comedy Back to the Future. While the actor was not the first choice for the role, he replaced actor Eric Stoltz who had already begun filming for the movie. Fox has now become synonymous with the role and starred in two more sequels.

Before he became known for his role in Back to the Future and the sitcom Family Ties, Michael J. Fox was reportedly at the worst of his finances. He revealed once that his situation was so bad that he used to check at dumpsters for food because he could not afford it. However, once he bagged the roles of his lifetime, there was no turning back.

Michael J. Fox Had To Find Food At A Dumpster To Survive As A Struggling Actor A still from Family Ties

Actor Michael J.

Making his professional acting debut in Leo and Me (1981), at the age of 15, Michael J. Fox bagged some attention and fame throughout his career. Although he hasn’t acted since 2020 because of his Parkinson’s disease, Fox recently spoke with People magazine to reflect on today’s entertainment industry and compare it to his rise to fame in the ‘80s.

Actor Michael J. Fox | image: Instagram/@realmikejfox

Making his opinions clear during his interview, Michael J. Fox seemingly sparked some controversies with his comments about newer celebrities. Stating that people who became famous during the 1980s were much “tougher” than today’s actors, Fox’s comments about older stars being more talented seemingly upset GenZs.

Michael J. Fox Compares 80s Hollywood with Today’s Industry

Rising to stardom in the 80s, Michael J. Fox recently appeared for an interview with People magazine for its 50th anniversary. Leaving behind his acting...

Everyone’s favorite Marty McFly could never believe the ridiculous amount of fame he achieved. Michael J Fox was best popular among the ’80s kids who loved him in the Back to the Future series. However, before his career took a turn with the time-traveling film trilogy, he starred in a role that would make him believe in his acting ability.

Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future II

Fox’s earliest role in a Canadian sitcom was so terrible that he believed himself to be a bad actor. The Teen Wolf actor proved otherwise and starred in several projects before he officially retired in 2020 owing to his Parkinson’s condition.

Michael J Fox Believed His One Role Built His Hollywood Career Michael J Fox as Alex Keaton in Family Ties

At the beginning of his career, Michael J Fox acted in several small productions as a child actor.

Back to the Future was released in July 1985 and was the highest-grossing movie in America that year. The film is part one in a trilogy, however, the original intention was never to make more than one as no subsequent films were planned. The second installment follows the events of the first, but instead furthers the concerns to the future rather than to the past. The third and last film, for now at least, shoots the main characters back to the western era, ending the trilogy for the foreseeable future. With the franchise tied up with a seemingly perfect bow, it is hard to imagine what a Back to the Future 4 would even entail.

Allegedly, there were talks that a fourth installment to the franchise had been discussed for years, but never resulted in a new film. From a producer’s standpoint, 2023 is the perfect time to reboot a franchise as...

Brent Carver, a stage and screen actor who won the 1993 Tony Award for his performance in Broadway’s The Kiss of the Spider Woman, died Tuesday at his home in Cranbrook, British Columbia, his family has reported. He was 68.

A cause of death was not specified.

“Our family is sharing news of Brent Carver’s passing on Aug 4 at home in Cranbrook, BC, his birthplace and favourite place on Earth,” read a family statement. “Blessed with many talents and a natural love of theatre, Brent was always known as a first-class performer, unique in the presentation of his craft, delighting audiences through film, TV, stage and concert performances.”

Chita Rivera, Carver’s Kiss of the Spider Woman co-star who also won a Tony that year, said today, “My heart is broken at the loss of my great friend and amazing artist, Brent Carver. I shall miss him more than I can say.

Parkinson's Disease experts are investigating a 1970s Canadian TV series after four members of the cast and crew - including Michael J. Fox - were found to have the illness. Fox was just 16 when he starred in comedy Leo and Me. And now he, a writer, a cameraman and director Don Williams all suffer from Parkinson's Disease - which attacks the nervous system. Williams admits, "The percentage of people involved is quite amazing to me." Experts fear the disease might have been environmentally caused by toxins or a virus linked to influenza. Pacific Parkinson's Research Center expert Donald Calne says, "This is one in 20,000. It's not a coincidence."...