Michael J. Fox, the Emmy-winning actor of Family Ties and the Back to the Future trilogy, spoke recently about how his daughters have responded to his iconic portrayal as Marty McFly. He did this while showing up to the Los Angeles Comic Con, chatting with fans about his experience in the classic film series and sharing his family’s reactions to his work.
A Legacy in Film
Back to the Future, by the now acclaimed Robert Zemeckis and debuted in 1985, became an overnight cultural phenomenon. The film, in which Christopher Lloyd also acted, along with Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, and Thomas F. Wilson, led to two more commercially successful sequels: Back to the Future Part II in 1989 and Back to the Future Part III in 1990. Asked if his daughters have watched the films, Fox candidly admitted, “I don’t know if my daughters have seen it.”
The Expectation of Performance
Fox, with a wife Tracy Pollan and a son along with three daughters, observed that the more expectation one had at playing three characters in such a loved show. He mentioned, “We had expectations. We took that pretty seriously. We want to be great.” He further emphasized, “We want to make Bob happy most of all and just came through.”
A Small Glimpse into Family Life
Indeed, much of his private life has been availed to public view, especially on the social media where he often posts of milestones and holidays with the children around his family. His daughters are frequently on those posts indicating a strong bond between him and the family.
Revon Fame
Fox reflected on his rise to fame in the 1980s. He described the kind of entertainers of those times as compared to celebrities of this age. Fox added that, “Well, you had to be talented.”. He used to talk about how much dedication required back then, because he reminisces, “We used to bust our ass, our acting muscles and watch other actors and sit around with other actors and talk about acting.” And then he laments the focus on image and social media today. “And now you’ve got people who just go like, who’s your sweater? What’s your sweater you’re wearing? And that dance step? And you are the most famous person in the world.”
Conclusion
Fox pontificates on his career and personal life as he continues to navigate them. Through his musings his work in Back to the Future finds fame, family and continued legacy. Fans and family continue to celebrate his contributions to film and television.
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