Michael J. Fox to Receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards
Michael J. Fox has been tapped by The Television Academy to receive its Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards in ‘recognition of his transformative contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy.’
The beloved Canadian-American actor, author, activist and philanthropist will be presented with the distinguished honor during the telecast of the Emmys ceremony on Sept. 14.
Last year, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen received the honor. Although it has been around for 24 years, this will only be the sixth time it has been given: Besides Winfrey, Danson and Steenburgen, past honorees are Danny Thomas (given posthumously in 2004), George Clooney (2010) and Sean Penn (2022).
Fox has been nominated for 19 Emmys and has won five, including three consecutive lead comedy actor wins in 1986, 1987 and 1988 for 'Family Ties' as Alex P. Keaton. Later, he won another lead comedy actor Emmy for 'Spin City' in 2000, and he won an Emmy for his guest appearance on the drama “Rescue Me” in 2009. His other Emmy noms over the years include guest spots on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', 'Boston Legal' and 'The Good Wife.'
Fox has also received four Golden Globes, a Grammy Award and two SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards. He has also been given an honorary Academy Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2010, and promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada in June.
The beloved Canadian-American actor, author, activist and philanthropist will be presented with the distinguished honor during the telecast of the Emmys ceremony on Sept. 14.
About the award
Established in 2002, the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award honors ‘a member of the telecommunications industry whose philanthropic efforts exemplify Bob Hope’s own decades-long altruism and positive impact on society.’ The award is awarded by the TV Academy and the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation to an individual in the television industry ‘whose humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the industry and whose deeds and actions have had a lasting impact on society.’You may also like
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Last year, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen received the honor. Although it has been around for 24 years, this will only be the sixth time it has been given: Besides Winfrey, Danson and Steenburgen, past honorees are Danny Thomas (given posthumously in 2004), George Clooney (2010) and Sean Penn (2022).
Fox has been nominated for 19 Emmys and has won five, including three consecutive lead comedy actor wins in 1986, 1987 and 1988 for 'Family Ties' as Alex P. Keaton. Later, he won another lead comedy actor Emmy for 'Spin City' in 2000, and he won an Emmy for his guest appearance on the drama “Rescue Me” in 2009. His other Emmy noms over the years include guest spots on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', 'Boston Legal' and 'The Good Wife.'
Fox has also received four Golden Globes, a Grammy Award and two SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards. He has also been given an honorary Academy Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2010, and promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada in June.
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