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What does the J. stand for?

posted 8 years ago by sth78
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I read that he is born Michael Andrew Fox. What is the story about his J. middle initial?

I've heard him jokingly say "Jenius" in interviews. It's a homage to Michael J. Pollard.

[–] w1cht3l 8 years ago

Michael J Pollard

At the time that he joined SAG there was already a Michael Fox, so he had to do something to differentiate his credits. One of his favorites was Michael J. Pollard...

[–] PaladinNJ (20310) 5 years ago

Absolutely correct. The first Michael Fox (He can be seen in the original Longest Yard as the announcer) has since passed but Michael J. Fox kept it.

[–] QOK (1504) 5 years ago

Jerry

[–] ODB82 (2055) 5 years ago

Jittery.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

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[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Jay, obviously.

[–] Kowalski (58179) 5 years ago

WHATS WEIRD IS HIS FIRST ROLE.A SHOW CALLED LEO AND ME...FOUR OF THE CAST MEMBERS LATER DEVELOPED PARKINSONS DISEASE....LEO MUST HAVE BEEN A CARRIER.