Happy birthday, Michael J. Fox! The 'Back to the Future' star's top roles

Michael J. Fox played Marty McFly in the pop-culture classic "Back to the Future." The 1985 film expanded into a series, with "Back to the Future II" and "Back the Future III" in 1989 and 1990, respectively. 

Michael J. Fox publicly revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1998. In 2023, he released an Apple TV+ documentary about his experience with the degenerative brain disorder called "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie."

Michael J. Fox also starred in a number of films after "Back to the Future," including 1987's "The Secret of My Success."

Michael J. Fox in "Bright Lights, Big City" (1988).

Sean Penn and Michael J. Fox in 1989's "Casualties of War."

Michael J. Fox in 1990's "Back to the Future Part III."

Michael J. Fox played a political adviser in the ABC sitcom "Spin City," which ran from 1996 to 2002.

Michael J. Fox kisses co-star Connie Britton in a scene from "Spin City" in 1999.

Michael J. Fox in ABC's "Spin City" in 1999.

Michael J. Fox and wife Tracy Pollan attend "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie" at South by Southwest on March 14, 2023, in Austin, Texas.

Michael J. Fox with his award for outstanding comedy actor for "Spin City" at the 52nd Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in LA on Sept. 10, 2000.

Michael J. Fox accepts the Emmy from Jennifer Aniston.

Michael J. Fox displays his Golden Globe Award on Jan. 23, 2000, in Beverly Hills. Fox won best comedy actor in a TV series for "Spin City."

Michael J. Fox discusses his book "Future Boy" in conversation with Donny Deutsch at 92NY on Oct. 13, 2025, in New York City.

Coauthor Nelle Fortenberry and Michael J. Fox attend the "Future Boy" event at 92NY.

Willie Geist and Michael J. Fox speak during "A Country Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson's," a benefit for the Michael J. Fox Foundation on April 15, 2026, in Nashville.