Michael Keaton (American Actor) – Net Worth, Wife, Batman, Films

Michael Keaton is an American actor, producer, and director, best known for his performance in the movie ‘Birdman.’ A versatile actor, he is adept at playing comedic as well as dramatic roles. He has also portrayed a few romantic characters and appeared in several action thrillers in his career. He developed an interest in acting and performing when he was in his teens, and tried his luck at stand-up comedy as a young man. His comedy career was not successful, though it paved the way for his acting career. Unable to find success as a comedian, he took up a job as a television cameraman in a cable station. It was while working there that he realized that he actually wanted to be in front of the camera. He then managed to land a television role and appeared in several episodes of ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.’ He was a naturally gifted actor and soon became popular on television. He embarked on a film career with great ambitions and found considerable fame with his comedic roles. He earned further acclaim when he portrayed the eponymous superhero in Tim Burton’s ‘Batman.’ With time, he matured as an actor and also ventured into production and direction. He received several awards and nominations for his performance in the 2014 film ‘Birdman.’

Michael Keaton Biography

Michael Keaton was born Michael John Douglas on September 5, 1951, in Kennedy Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. His father George A. Douglas worked as a civil engineer and surveyor, and his mother Leona Elizabeth was a homemaker. He was the youngest of seven children. He attended ‘Montour High School’ in Pennsylvania. He then studied speech for two years at ‘Kent State University,’ before dropping out and moving to Pittsburgh. While at school, he used to perform humorous skits to entertain his classmates.

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Career: He tried to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian, but was not successful. In order to make ends meet, he took up job as a television cameraman at the public television station, WQED (TV). It was during this time that he realized that he wanted to work in front of the cameras. He began auditioning for television roles and made appearances in Pittsburgh public television programs, including ‘Where the Heart Is’ and ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ (1975). In the latter, he was seen as one of the ‘Flying Zookeeni Brothers.’

Determined to make his mark as an actor, he moved to Los Angeles, looking for more opportunities. Naturally talented and charismatic, he proved to be skilled at playing comedic roles. It did not take him long to land parts in television shows like ‘Maude’ and ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Hour.’ Once he became a popular television actor, he changed his surname to ‘Keaton’ in order to avoid confusion with well-known actor Michael Douglas and daytime host Mike Douglas.