Michael J. Fox – Back To The Future Part 3

When you think action, Michael J. Fox probably isn’t the first name that jumps to mind. The Parkinson’s-stricken actor is beloved by all, particularly for his early role as Marty McFly in the Back to the Future trilogy. It’s impossible to hate the guy.

But Fox was almost lost to the world while shooting Back to the Future Part III (shot at the same time as Part II) during an early scene in which Biff Tannen’s distant relative hangs McFly from the famous clock tower. Fox agreed to actually be hung, his hand in between the rope and his neck. During one take, his hand missed. He was literally choking to death, the crew standing in awe, believing it to be a particularly good performance. They didn’t realize it was real until he passed out.