A worldwide cultural phenomenon and the highest-grossing film of 1985, Back to the Future launched one of the most successful franchises in Universal's history, including two theatrical sequels, an animated television series, a theme park ride, a musical, an escape room, toys, comic books, video games and apparel.
Michael J. Fox Michael J. Fox began as a professional actor at 15 years old, co-starring in the sitcom LEO AND ME on the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) with future Tony Award winner Brent Carver. Over the next three years, Fox juggled local theater and TV work and landed a few roles in American TV movies shooting in Canada.
In 1982, he won the role of lovable conservative Alex P. Keaton on NBC's popular FAMILY TIES. During seven years on FAMILY TIES, Fox earned three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe, making him one of the country's most prominent young actors. Fox returned to series television in 1996 with ABC's SPIN CITY, portraying New York Deputy Mayor Michael Flaherty. He won critical praise as well as plenty of hardware, garnering three Golden Globe Awards, one Emmy Award, three Emmy nominations, a GQ Man of the Year Award