Michael J. Fox, renowned for his roles in Family Ties and Back to the Future, has built a legacy defined by resilience, love, and advocacy. Married to actress Tracy Pollan since 1988, the couple has four children: Sam (born 1989), twins Aquinnah and Schuyler (born 1995), and Esmé (born 2001). Fox often expresses that his family, not fame, provides the deepest meaning in his life.

Each of Fox’s children has pursued their own passions. Sam has worked in film and television, including producing the short film Good Grief and appearing in the 2023 documentary Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie . Aquinnah earned degrees in psychology and visual arts from Duke University and now works in TV development at Annapurna Pictures. Schuyler graduated from Pomona College with a degree in psychology, later earning a master’s in education from Harvard. She currently produces educational children’s content at a Boston-based studio. Esmé, the youngest, is studying journalism at Duke University and has completed several reporting internships

Beyond his acting career, Fox has become a leading advocate for Parkinson’s disease research. After being diagnosed in 1991, he founded The Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2000, which has raised over $2 billion for research and has been instrumental in identifying biomarkers for the disease. Fox’s openness about his condition and his dedication to finding a cure have inspired millions, demonstrating the enduring power of family, love, and purpose.