Eric Stoltz (born September 30, 1961) is an American actor, director and producer. He played Rocky Dennis in the biographical drama film Mask, which earned him the nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, and has appeared in a wide variety of films, from mainstream ones including Some Kind of Wonderful to independent films such as Pulp Fiction, Killing Zoe and Kicking and Screaming.
Who played Marty McFly first? Meet Eric Stoltz
Eric Stoltz (pictured in 2012) was cast as Marty McFly and spent several weeks filming Back to the Future before the role was re-cast. Michael J. Fox was the first choice to portray Marty McFly.
Eric Stoltz was fired from Back to the Future after a month of filming, making way for Michael J. Fox to take over as Marty McFly. Stoltz’s method of acting and lack of comedic chops led to reservations from the cast and crew, who felt he wasn’t bringing the right energy to the role.