Michael Fox, a talented individual, embarked on his journey in the world of performing arts by participating in grade school plays in his hometown of Yonkers, New York. Prior to pursuing a career in acting, Fox contemplated becoming a history teacher, but instead, he took a drastic departure from his expected path and ventured into the uncharted territory of becoming a "boomer", a migratory railroad worker, taking on various roles as a brakeman with different railroad lines.
This significant detour in his life lasted until the mid-1940s, when Fox's passion for acting was reignited. He began to appear in numerous "little theater" plays in Los Angeles, honing his craft and gradually making a name for himself in the city's theatrical scene.
Fox's big break came when he landed a role in a production of "Home of the Brave" with the Players Ring, which caught the attention of Harry Sauber, an associate of exploitation mogul Jungle Sam Katzman. This chance encounter led to Fox's first film role in "A Yank in Indo-China" (1952).
Since then, Fox has appeared in dozens of movies and countless TV episodes, solidifying his position as a prolific and versatile actor. One of his most notable and recurring roles was that of the coroner in the popular courtroom drama "Perry Mason" (1957).
