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Michael J. Fox

personactive6 mentionsFirst seen Jul 2, 2018Last seen Mar 17, 2026

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Michael J. Fox is an actor best known for starring in the Back to the Future film franchise. He initially refused to license his likeness for Data East's 1989 Back to the Future pinball machine due to budget constraints, but later permitted his likeness and video assets to be used in Dutch Pinball's Back to the Future machine. His involvement in pinball licensing represents a notable case of celebrity image rights in the industry.

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  • Actor from Back to the Future, reportedly did not want to be involved with original pinball licensing

    Episode 85_Pinball Themes Re-RevisitedMar 17, 2026
  • Actor who replaced Eric Stoltz in Back to the Future

    Pokemon Card unboxFeb 19, 2026
  • Jersey Jack Pinball staff member; described as critical to company operations across multiple projects; reluctant to be publicly acknowledged

    Elton John Pinball Launch - Pinball Expo 2023 - Pinball NewsOct 20, 2023
  • Actor; confirmed to have provided likeness and video assets for Dutch Pinball's Back to the Future; callout status unknown

    Pinball Roundtable Part - 6 with Retro Ralph and Cale Hernandez - Episode 70Aug 23, 2025
  • Star of Back to the Future; Orbital Albert identifies as massive fan; mentions watching BTTF Part II 100+ times in college

    PNP 669- Melvin&BTTF Join American Pinball+ Pokemon LE 40K By CHristmas!?Feb 18, 2026
  • Actor who refused to license likeness for Data East's Back to the Future pinball (1989) due to budget constraints; later allowed likeness for Back to the Future slot machine

    Episode 50 – Joe Kaminkow from Kapow Pinball

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  • Existing: Michael J. Fox refused to license likeness for Data East's Back to the Future pinball (1989) due to budget constraintsvsConflicting: Michael J. Fox later allowed likeness for Back to the Future slot machine
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Jul 2, 2018