MICHAEL J. FOX | $70 MILLION
Every fan of the sci-fi genre probably knows of Marty Mcfly portrayed by Michael J. Fox. Before that, however, Michael started his career on the Canadian sitcom Leo and Me. The sitcom would only last a season, which prompted Michael to bring his career to Hollywood. There he landed a role in the successful sitcom Family Ties in 1982. At the tail end of the series in 1989, Michael earned three Emmy Awards to his credit. During this era of his career, he’d star in films Back to the Future and Teen Wolf. The two films are his most iconic movie roles.
In 1996, Michael would see a return to TV with the sitcom Spin City. It was during this sitcom that he revealed his struggle against Parkinson’s Disease. Although Michael went into a long hiatus to focus on his health, he still managed to find a new purpose in life. Michael is now one of the leading proponents and leading voices for the awareness and advocacy for the research of Parkinson’s Disease. He is currently estimated to have a net worth of $70 million.