When Michael J. Fox Became Marty McFly
Michael J. Fox revisits the extraordinary period when he was filming Family Ties by day and Back to the Future by night. Full of production insight and affectionate detail, this memoir offers a vivid slice of 1980s screen history as well as the pressure behind sudden stardom.
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When Michael J. Fox Became Marty McFly
Michael J. Fox revisits the extraordinary period when he was filming Family Ties by day and Back to the Future by night. Full of production insight and affectionate detail, this memoir offers a vivid slice of 1980s screen history as well as the pressure behind sudden stardom.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Love film and television memoirs rich in behind-the-scenes detail.
- Are intrigued by the extraordinary overlap between two defining screen roles.
- Want 1980s Hollywood, studio lots and creative chaos brought vividly to life.
- Enjoy showbusiness stories told with warmth, pace and perspective.
In early 1985, Michael J. Fox was one of the biggest stars on television. His world was about to get even bigger, but only if he could survive the kind of double duty unheard of in Hollywood. Fox's days were already dedicated to rehearsing and taping the hit sitcom Family Ties, but then the chance of a lifetime came his way. Soon, he committed his nights to a new time-travel adventure film being directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg--Back to the Future. Sitcom during the day, movie at night--day after day, for months.
Fox's nightly commute from a soundstage at Paramount to the back lot at Universal Studios, from one dream job to another, would become his own space-time continuum. It was in this time portal that Alex P. Keaton handed the baton to Marty McFly while Michael J. Fox tried to catch a few minutes of sleep. Alex's bravado, Marty's flair, and Fox's comedic virtuosity all swirled together to create something truly special.
In Future Boy, Fox tells the remarkable story of playing two landmark roles at the same time--a slice of entertainment history that's never been told. Using new interviews with the cast and crew of both projects, the result is a vividly drawn and eye-opening story of creative achievement by a beloved icon.
- About The Author
- Michael J. Fox gained fame by playing Alex P. Keaton on the sitcom Family Ties. His blockbuster movies include Back to the Future, The Secret of My Success, Doc Hollywood, Casualties of War, and The American President. He returned to television in his award-winning lead role as Deputy Mayor Mike Flaherty on Spin City, followed by guest appearances in series like Rescue Me, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and The Good Wife. His many awards include five Emmys, four Golden Globes, one Grammy, two Screen Actors Guild awards, the People's Choice award, and GQ Man of the Year. In 2000, he launched the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, which is now the leading Parkinson's organization in the world. He is the author of three New York Times bestselling books: Lucky Man, Always Looking Up, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future. Michael lives with his family in New York City.
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- ISBN
- 9781035434947
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Headline, (14 October 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 176
- Weight
- 300 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 232 x 152 x 22 mm
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