Fox is the son of Ivy Winthrop and Julian Crane. While growing up, Fox felt ignored by his mother, who favored his older brother, Ethan. Fox bounced around several boarding schools before settling down in Harmony. The former playboy changed his mischievous ways once he fell in love with Whitney Russell. However, the relationship fell apart due to her many deceptions. The charming and sarcastic young man then fell madly in love with Kay Bennett. In order to provide for Kay and her daughter, Maria, Fox has focused his attention on becoming a successful executive at Crane Industries.