Michael Keaton
Michael Keaton
Michael John Douglas, known professionally as Michael Keaton, is an American actor, comedian, producer, & director. Keaton first rose to fame for his comedic film roles in Night Shift, Mr. Mom, Johnny Dangerouslyand Beetlejuice, and he earned further acclaim for his dramatic portrayal of Bruce Wayne / Batman in Tim Burton's Batmanand Batman Returns. Since then, he has appeared in a variety of films ranging from dramas and romantic comedies to thriller and action films; such as Clean and Sober,...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth5 September 1951
CityRobinson, PA
CountryUnited States of America
There are very few jobs where you're held up to public scrutiny.
I think one reason I really like women and like working with women is because of my sisters.
I was raising a child full time, sharing the responsibility with his mom. He lived with me half the time, so I chose not to go away and make certain movies.
I'm in a business that invites narcissism, self-involvement, and egos being blown out of proportion.
My work is distinct and definitive and specific, and hopefully it is so that every single character is different, and they are - but there's probably an underlying element that's me.
Look, I'd do it, too, if I were a businessman. But at some point, you've got to win. I think fans have been gracious ... Maybe not vociferous enough with their displeasure. That's my opinion.
I worked at a PBS station called WQED in Pittsburgh.
I saw some Pixar movies like 'The Incredibles' and thought, 'This is extraordinary. These are some of the best movies I've seen.'
People always make these generalized statements about Hollywood, and there's all kinds of people in Hollywood.
I was an altar boy, which I loved and am very proud of. It was strict, but also really nice.
I can't sleep the first night in a hotel room.
I get kinda self-conscious. I don't want to know about my eyebrows. I'm born with them.
Have I ever been to a party with a ton of famous people in it? Yes, several times, so I guess that's a Hollywood lifestyle.
Historically, I'm not a great patient when it comes to slowing down.