Michael J Fox would consider acting again if it included the “realities” of his Parkinson’s disease.
The Back To The Future star announced his retirement from on-screen work in 2020, having been open about how the condition affects his memory and makes it difficult to remember lines of dialogue. But the 62-year-old told Entertainment Tonight he would consider acting again if he “could figure it out”.
“If someone offers me a part and I do it and I have a good time, great,” he said. “I would do acting if something came up that I could put my realities into it, my challenges, if I could figure it out.”
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The activist was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease when he was just 29 – a year after Back To The Future Part III was released in 1990. Michael said his biggest goal had been “to raise a family” with his wife, Tracy Pollan.
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He said: “We have four amazing kids and that’s been the big thing.” He founded the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research in 2000, which has raised over £1.5billion, according to reports last November.
Earlier this year Michael received a standing ovation from Hollywood’s finest at the 2024 British Academy Film Awards as he took to the stage in a wheelchair. On February 18 the 62-year-old was assisted to the podium as he announced Christopher Nolan’s biopic Oppenheimer had won Best Film of the Year.
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After entering the stage in the wheelchair, Michael received a warm reception from stars such as Margot Robbie, Bradley Cooper and Barry Keoghan as he stood up to deliver the award. The beloved 80s film star was visibly touched by those who gave him a standing ovation at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
As he presented the prestigious prize, he said: “Five films were nominated in this category tonight and all five have something in common. They are the best of what we do.”
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The Marty McFly star continued: No matter who you are or where you’re from, these films can bring us together. There’s a reason why they say movies are magic because movies can change your day. It can change your outlook. Sometimes it can change your life.”
While he presented the final award of the night, he was also in attendance after his documentary Still: A Michael J Fox Story received recognition in the Documentary category.
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