Michael J. Fox’s most iconic roles through the years

MOVIESMichael J. Fox's most iconic roles through the yearsUpdated Sept. 16, 2026, 2:46 p.m. ETMichael J. Fox, who recently accepted the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 2026 Emmys, has had a prolific career in cinema and television.Scroll through to revisit some of the actor's most iconic roles.Mike Coppola, Getty ImagesFrom left: Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman and Tina Yothers in a promotional photo for sitcom "Family Ties." Fox played Alex P. Keaton on the hit comedy, which ran for seven seasons.Herb Ball, NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal Via Getty ImagesMichael J. Fox played Marty McFly in the pop culture classic "Back to the Future." The 1985 film spawned two sequels, "Back to the Future Part II" and "Back to the Future Part III," in 1989 and 1990, respectively.Universal Studios Home EntertainmentMichael J. Fox on the set of the 1987 musical drama "Light of Day."Paul Natkin, WireImageMichael J. Fox also starred in a number of films after "Back to the Future," including 1987's "The Secret of My Success."Universal City StudiosMichael J. Fox in "Bright Lights, Big City" (1988).United ArtistsSean Penn, left, and Michael J. Fox in 1989's "Casualties of War."Columbia PicturesMichael J. Fox drives a convertible in a scene from the 1991…

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