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Michael Keaton
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September 5, 1951 in Coraopolis, PA
Biography:Equally adept at sober drama and over-the-top comedy, "Michael Keaton" has a knack for giving ordinary guys an unexpected twist. This trait ultimately made him an ideal casting choice for "Tim Burton"'s 1989 "Batman", and it has allowed him to play characters ranging from "Mr. Mom"'s discontented stay-at-home dad to "Pacific Heights"'s raging psychopath.

The youngest of seven children, Keaton was born Michael Douglas in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania on September 9, 1951. After two years of studying speech at Kent State University, he dropped out and moved to Pittsburgh. While working a number of odd jobs--including a stint as an ice cream truck driver--Keaton attempted to build a career as a stand-up comedian, which proved less than successful. He ended up working as a cameraman for the Pittsburgh PBS station, a job that led him to realize he wanted to be in front of the camera, rather than behind it.... Full Biography

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Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson in 1989's "Batman"
Michael Keaton, left, and Kelly Macdonald in "The Merry Gentlemen" (IDP/Samuel Goldwyn Films)
Michael Keaton, left, on the set of "The Merry Gentlemen" (IDP/Samuel Goldwyn Films)
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Michael Keaton, Toots Hilbert and guest at the after party
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