Michael J Fox

Born in Canada, Michael J. Fox is an award-winning television and film actor whose enduring career as a performer has made him an icon to countless fans around the globe. In 1991, at age 29, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, news he shared with the public in 1998. In 2000, to help advance scientific progress toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease, he established The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Today Michael is as famous for his advocacy as for his acting. Sitting on the Foundation’s Board of Directors and serving as its inspirational leader, Michael travels and speaks frequently on behalf of the organization described by the New York Times as “the most credible voice on Parkinson’s research in the world.” He is admired for his commitment to raising awareness about Parkinson’s disease research, his dedication to scientific freedom, and his appreciation of the need for new strategies to accelerate the translation of research discoveries into practical therapies on pharmacy shelves.