The Television Academy has announced Fox will receive the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award during the primetime Emmy ceremony, which will air on September 14.
The award will recognise Fox's "transformative contributions to Parkinson's disease research and advocacy" through his work with The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, which he founded in 2000 after publicly revealing his diagnosis with young-onset Parkinson's disease in 1998.
Television Academy chair Cris Abrego praised Back to the Future star Fox's impact both on and off screen, describing him as one of television's "most beloved and enduring performers" whose career has inspired generations of viewers.
"Michael J Fox is one of television's most beloved and enduring performers whose work has left an indelible mark on generations of audiences, Abrego said.
"The Television Academy is proud to honor him for his extraordinary leadership in advancing Parkinson's research, transforming public awareness and inspiring global support through The Michael J Fox Foundation, whose investments have accelerated scientific breakthroughs and the search for a cure.
"He continues to exemplify compassion, courage and service, reflecting the power of one individual to drive meaningful change."
Fox's foundation has become the world's largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's research, supporting more than $3 billion in research programmes aimed at accelerating scientific discoveries, improving treatments and working towards a cure.
The honour continues a remarkable year for Fox, who received his 19th Emmy nomination in 2026 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his appearance in Apple TV's Shrinking.
The actor has previously won five Emmy Awards throughout his career. He received three consecutive Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series awards for his iconic role as Alex P. Keaton in Family Ties in 1986, 1987 and 1988.
The Bob Hope Humanitarian Award is a rare distinction, having only been presented on six previous occasions. Established in 2002, the award recognises individuals in the television industry whose charitable work reflects the spirit of comedian and entertainer Bob Hope's decades of humanitarian efforts.
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