Michael J. Fox Net Worth (Money & Salary)
was on maternity leave. Consequently, Zemeckis had to consider other actors for the role. However, once filming for “Family Ties” resumed, Goldberg finally relented, allowing Fox to audition for Marty. This major role significantly increased his fame and led to the creation of two successful sequels, solidifying Fox’s status in Hollywood as one of the leading young actors of his time.
Later Career
Following the immense success of “Back to the Future,” Fox featured in a variety of films, including “The Secret of My Success” and “Casualties of War.” Despite being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, he continued to work in television and film. In 1996, he launched his own production company, and in 2000, he returned to television with “Spin City,” which showcased his talents and charm as a lead actor. This role earned him further critical acclaim.
Personal Life
Michael J. Fox married actress Tracy Pollan in 1988, whom he met on the set of “Family Ties.” Together, they have four children: Sam, Aquinnah, Schuyler, and Esme. Fox’s commitment to his family and his various philanthropic endeavors demonstrate the qualities that many admire about him. He continues to inspire others through his work in Parkinson’s advocacy and his ongoing contributions to the entertainment industry.
maternity leave. At that point, Zemeckis had initially cast Eric Stoltz as Marty and started production on “Back to the Future.” However, once Baxter returned to “Family Ties,” he substituted Stoltz with Fox, thus allowing Michael’s schedule to open up a bit.
To manage both the filmmaking and television series simultaneously, Fox maintained a grueling timetable. He would rehearse for “Family Ties” from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., after which he would head to the “Back to the Future” set to rehearse and film until 2:30 a.m. This exhausting routine continued for two months! Nevertheless, his hard work paid off; “Back to the Future” achieved tremendous commercial and critical acclaim. It garnered a global box office total of $381.11 million and dominated the US box office as the number one film for eight straight weekends in 1985. Michael also starred in the two successful sequels, “Back to the Future Part II” (1989) and “Back to the Future Part III” (1990).
“Back to the Future” Salaries
For the inaugural “Back to the Future” film, Michael J. Fox earned a salary of $500,000. When adjusted for inflation, this amounts to around $1.4 million today. For the second and third films, which were shot consecutively from February 1989 to January 1990, Michael received $5 million. In total, his earnings from the three films amounted to $11.4 million.
Other Salaries
For his role in 1985’s “Teen Wolf,” Michael earned $750,000.
In 1987, he received $2 million for “The Secret of My Succe$s.”
His earnings for “Greedy” in 1994 amounted to $5 million.
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Other Film Work
While working on and shortly after the “Back to the Future” trilogy, Fox appeared in films such as “Teen Wolf” (1985), “Light of Day” (1987), “The Secret of My Success” (1987), “Bright Lights, Big City” (1988), and “Casualties of War” (1989). In 1991, he starred in both “Doc Hollywood” and “The Hard Way.” It was also in that year that he received a private diagnosis confirming his Parkinson’s disease. After being advised that he might have “ten good working years left,” Fox quickly signed a three-film deal, leading to the productions of “For Love or Money” (1993), “Life With Mikey” (1993), and “Greedy” (1994). His final significant film role came in Peter Jackson’s 1996 movie “The Frighteners.” Over the years, he has made guest appearances in several television shows, including “The Good Wife,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Designated Survivor,” and “The Good Fight.”
In addition to his appearances on screen, Fox has also provided his voice for numerous films. He voiced Chance, the American Bulldog, in Disney’s live-action “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey” (1993) and its sequel “Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco” (1996). Furthermore, he lent his voice to the lead character in “Stuart Little” (1999) and its follow-ups “Stuart Little 2” (2002) and “Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild” (2005), as well as the character Milo Thatch in the Disney animated feature “Atlantis: The Lost Empire” (2001). As recently as 2021, he voiced the character Michael J. Bird in the animated film “Back Home Again.”
“Spin City” and More
Later in hisFox gained prominence in the ABC series “Spin City,” which premiered in 1996, but departed after its fourth season. A significant endeavor he has engaged in following that period is “The Michael J. Fox Show,” which was broadcast on NBC from 2013 to 2014.
Other Work
Since 2000, Fox has authored four books: “Lucky Man: A Memoir” (2002), “Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist” (2009), “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future: Twists and Turns and Lessons Learned” (2010), and “No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality” (2020).
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Personal Life
In July 1988, Fox married actress Tracy Pollan, and they are parents to four children.
He established The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, aiming to promote research efforts related to embryonic stem cell studies, all with the hope of discovering a cure for Parkinson’s disease. So far, the foundation has successfully raised over $300 million for Parkinson’s research.
During the early stages of his Parkinson’s diagnosis, Michael struggled with alcoholism but has maintained sobriety since 1992.
Real Estate
Primarily, the family resides in Manhattan, while also owning an additional property in Quogue, New York (the Hamptons), purchased in October 2007 for $6.3 million.
In 1997, Michael and Tracy constructed a 5,000-square-foot house on 72 acres in Sharon, Connecticut. They put the property on the market in 2016 for $4.25 million, ultimately selling it for $3.9 million in October 2017.
