Michael Keaton (b.1951,) originally Michael John Douglas, is an American actor, director, and producer known for his versatility in comedy, drama, and superhero films. His decades-long career has earned critical acclaim and industry recognition.
Born in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, he studied speech at Kent State University before pursuing acting. He gained early recognition with Night Shift (1982,) Mr. Mom (1983,) and Beetlejuice (1988.) His portrayal of Batman in Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992) cemented his Hollywood status.
Keaton’s career resurgence came with Birdman (2014,) earning a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nomination. He starred in Spotlight (2015,) The Founder (2016,) and The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020.) He reprised Batman in The Flash (2023) and won an Emmy for Dopesick (2021.)
Beyond acting, he directed The Merry Gentleman (2008) and Knox Goes Away (2023.) His memoir, A Life in Film (2024,) explores his career and personal journey.
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I’m gonna do four or five of these movies, and it’s going to become my career. I’ll have to keep expanding the bat suit, because I get fatter every year. I’ll be bankrupt. I’ll be out opening shopping malls, going from appearance to appearance in a cheesy van. On playing Batman
—Michael Keaton
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