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The evolution of Michael Keaton

See photos of the star through the years
By Madeline Boardman September 05, 2016 at 01:30 PM EDT
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Michael Keaton Through the Years

Michael Keaton Through the Years
Credit: Fred Hermansky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank; Christopher Polk/Getty Images; Terry O'Neill/Getty Images

Born in Pennsylvania on September 5, 1951, Michael Keaton picked up his first roles in his 20s, making a name for himself on the small screen. Decades later, the Birdman actor now has a stint as Batman and a Golden Globe to his name. See photos of the star through the years, ahead.

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Michael Keaton With Mary Tyler Moore, David Letterman, Judy Kahan, James Hampton, and Dick Shawn on Mary on September 1, 1978

Michael Keaton With Mary Tyler Moore, David Letterman, Judy Kahan, James Hampton, and Dick Shawn on Mary on September 1, 1978
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Michael Keaton With David Letterman, Dick Shawn, Swoosie Kurtz, Mary Tyler Moore, James Hampton, and Judy Kahan on Mary on September 1, 1978

Michael Keaton With David Letterman, Dick Shawn, Swoosie Kurtz, Mary Tyler Moore, James Hampton, and Judy Kahan on Mary on September 1, 1978
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Michael Keaton Promoting Working Stiffs in 1979

Michael Keaton Promoting Working Stiffs in 1979
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Michael Keaton on Saturday Night Live on October 30, 1982

Michael Keaton on Saturday Night Live on October 30, 1982
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Michael Keaton With Joe Piscopo on Saturday Night Live on October 30, 1982

Michael Keaton With Joe Piscopo on Saturday Night Live on October 30, 1982
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Michael Keaton at the 55th Annual Academy Awards on April 11, 1983

Michael Keaton at the 55th Annual Academy Awards on April 11, 1983
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Michael Keaton With Caroline McWilliams at the Premiere Party for Johnny Dangerously in New York City on December 18, 1984

Michael Keaton With Caroline McWilliams at the Premiere Party for Johnny Dangerously in New York City on December 18, 1984
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Michael Keaton in Gung Ho in 1986

Michael Keaton in Gung Ho in 1986
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Michael Keaton in 1990

Michael Keaton in 1990
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Michael Keaton With Rene Russo in One Good Cop in 1991

Michael Keaton With Rene Russo in One Good Cop in 1991
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Michael Keaton in Batman Returns in 1992

Michael Keaton in Batman Returns in 1992
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Michael Keaton at His Hand and Footprints Ceremony in Hollywood on June 15, 1992

Michael Keaton at His Hand and Footprints Ceremony in Hollywood on June 15, 1992
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Michael Keaton With Nicole Kidman in My Life in 1993

Michael Keaton With Nicole Kidman in My Life in 1993
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Michael Keaton on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on December 14, 1994

Michael Keaton on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on December 14, 1994
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Michael Keaton in The Paper in 1994

Michael Keaton in The Paper in 1994
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Michael Keaton With Courteney Cox at the 16th Annual Cable ACE Awards on January 15, 1995

Michael Keaton With Courteney Cox at the 16th Annual Cable ACE Awards on January 15, 1995
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Michael Keaton With Kelly Preston in Jack Frost in 1998

Michael Keaton With Kelly Preston in Jack Frost in 1998
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Michael Keaton With Richard Masur, Leslie Moonves, and Dan Rather at the Los Angeles Press Clubs' 43rd Annual Southern California Journalism Awards on June 9, 2001

Michael Keaton With Richard Masur, Leslie Moonves, and Dan Rather at the Los Angeles Press Clubs' 43rd Annual Southern California Journalism Awards on June 9, 2001
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Michael Keaton at the Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2002

Michael Keaton at the Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2002
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Michael Keaton With Helena Bonham Carter at the Live From Baghdad New York Premiere on November 18, 2002

Michael Keaton With Helena Bonham Carter at the Live From Baghdad New York Premiere on November 18, 2002
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Michael Keaton at the 2003 Presentation of the 18th Annual American Cinematheque Award in Beverly Hills on November 14, 2003

Michael Keaton at the 2003 Presentation of the 18th Annual American Cinematheque Award in Beverly Hills on November 14, 2003
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Michael Keaton With Jeff Bridges at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on June 13, 2004

Michael Keaton With Jeff Bridges at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on June 13, 2004
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Michael Keaton at the 20th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival on January 29, 2005

Michael Keaton at the 20th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival on January 29, 2005
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Michael Keaton at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on April 10, 2006

Michael Keaton at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on April 10, 2006
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Michael Keaton at the Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose on March 1, 2008

Michael Keaton at the Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose on March 1, 2008
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Michael Keaton at a Press Conference for The Merry Gentleman in New York City on April 20, 2009

Michael Keaton at a Press Conference for The Merry Gentleman in New York City on April 20, 2009
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Michael Keaton With Tom Hanks and Bob Iger at the Premiere of Toy Story 3 in Hollywood on June 13, 2010

Michael Keaton With Tom Hanks and Bob Iger at the Premiere of Toy Story 3 in Hollywood on June 13, 2010
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Michael Keaton With Alec Baldwin Filming 30 Rock in Manhattan on March 9, 2011

Michael Keaton With Alec Baldwin Filming 30 Rock in Manhattan on March 9, 2011
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Michael Keaton With Patricia Heaton in Los Angeles on April 28, 2011

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Michael Keaton at the Premiere of HBO Films' Clear History in Hollywood on July 31, 2013

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Michael Keaton With Alberto Barbera, Amy Ryan, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, and Emma Stone at the Birdman Premiere at the 71st Venice Film Festival on August 27, 2014

Michael Keaton With Alberto Barbera, Amy Ryan, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, and Emma Stone at the Birdman Premiere at the 71st Venice Film Festival on August 27, 2014
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Michael Keaton With Geena Davis at the 18th Annual Hollywood Film Awards on November 14, 2014

Michael Keaton With Geena Davis at the 18th Annual Hollywood Film Awards on November 14, 2014
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Michael Keaton at the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 11, 2015

Michael Keaton at the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 11, 2015
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Michael Keaton at the 87th Annual Academy Awards on February 22, 2015

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Michael Keaton With Alejandro González Iñárritu at the 87th Annual Academy Awards Governors Ball on February 22, 2015

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Michael Keaton at the 88th Annual Academy Awards on February 28, 2016

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    1 of 37 Michael Keaton Through the Years
    2 of 37 Michael Keaton With Mary Tyler Moore, David Letterman, Judy Kahan, James Hampton, and Dick Shawn on Mary on September 1, 1978
    3 of 37 Michael Keaton With David Letterman, Dick Shawn, Swoosie Kurtz, Mary Tyler Moore, James Hampton, and Judy Kahan on Mary on September 1, 1978
    4 of 37 Michael Keaton Promoting Working Stiffs in 1979
    5 of 37 Michael Keaton on Saturday Night Live on October 30, 1982
    6 of 37 Michael Keaton With Joe Piscopo on Saturday Night Live on October 30, 1982
    7 of 37 Michael Keaton at the 55th Annual Academy Awards on April 11, 1983
    8 of 37 Michael Keaton With Caroline McWilliams at the Premiere Party for Johnny Dangerously in New York City on December 18, 1984
    9 of 37 Michael Keaton in Gung Ho in 1986
    10 of 37 Michael Keaton in 1990
    11 of 37 Michael Keaton With Rene Russo in One Good Cop in 1991
    12 of 37 Michael Keaton in Batman Returns in 1992
    13 of 37 Michael Keaton at His Hand and Footprints Ceremony in Hollywood on June 15, 1992
    14 of 37 Michael Keaton With Nicole Kidman in My Life in 1993
    15 of 37 Michael Keaton on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on December 14, 1994
    16 of 37 Michael Keaton in The Paper in 1994
    17 of 37 Michael Keaton With Courteney Cox at the 16th Annual Cable ACE Awards on January 15, 1995
    18 of 37 Michael Keaton With Kelly Preston in Jack Frost in 1998
    19 of 37 Michael Keaton With Richard Masur, Leslie Moonves, and Dan Rather at the Los Angeles Press Clubs' 43rd Annual Southern California Journalism Awards on June 9, 2001
    20 of 37 Michael Keaton at the Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2002
    21 of 37 Michael Keaton With Helena Bonham Carter at the Live From Baghdad New York Premiere on November 18, 2002
    22 of 37 Michael Keaton at the 2003 Presentation of the 18th Annual American Cinematheque Award in Beverly Hills on November 14, 2003
    23 of 37 Michael Keaton With Jeff Bridges at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on June 13, 2004
    24 of 37 Michael Keaton at the 20th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival on January 29, 2005
    25 of 37 Michael Keaton at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on April 10, 2006
    26 of 37 Michael Keaton at the Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose on March 1, 2008
    27 of 37 Michael Keaton at a Press Conference for The Merry Gentleman in New York City on April 20, 2009
    28 of 37 Michael Keaton With Tom Hanks and Bob Iger at the Premiere of Toy Story 3 in Hollywood on June 13, 2010
    29 of 37 Michael Keaton With Alec Baldwin Filming 30 Rock in Manhattan on March 9, 2011
    30 of 37 Michael Keaton With Patricia Heaton in Los Angeles on April 28, 2011
    31 of 37 Michael Keaton at the Premiere of HBO Films' Clear History in Hollywood on July 31, 2013
    32 of 37 Michael Keaton With Alberto Barbera, Amy Ryan, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, and Emma Stone at the Birdman Premiere at the 71st Venice Film Festival on August 27, 2014
    33 of 37 Michael Keaton With Geena Davis at the 18th Annual Hollywood Film Awards on November 14, 2014
    34 of 37 Michael Keaton at the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 11, 2015
    35 of 37 Michael Keaton at the 87th Annual Academy Awards on February 22, 2015
    36 of 37 Michael Keaton With Alejandro González Iñárritu at the 87th Annual Academy Awards Governors Ball on February 22, 2015
    37 of 37 Michael Keaton at the 88th Annual Academy Awards on February 28, 2016

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