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
Credit: CBS via Getty Images
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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
Credit: CBS via Getty Images
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Michael Keaton Promoting Working Stiffs in 1979
Michael Keaton Promoting Working Stiffs in 1979
Credit: CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images
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Michael Keaton on Saturday Night Live on October 30, 1982
Michael Keaton on Saturday Night Live on October 30, 1982
Credit: Fred Hermansky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
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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
Credit: Fred Hermansky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
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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
Credit: ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images
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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
Credit: Ron Galella/WireImage
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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
Credit: Terry O'Neill/Getty Images
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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
Credit: Buena Vista/Getty Images
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Michael Keaton in Batman Returns in 1992
Michael Keaton in Batman Returns in 1992
Credit: Warner Bros.
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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
Credit: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage
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Michael Keaton With Nicole Kidman in My Life in 1993
Michael Keaton With Nicole Kidman in My Life in 1993
Credit: Columbia Pictures/Getty Images
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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
Credit: Margaret Norton/NBCU Photo Bank
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Michael Keaton in The Paper in 1994
Michael Keaton in The Paper in 1994
Credit: Universal/Getty Images
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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
Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage
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Michael Keaton With Kelly Preston in Jack Frost in 1998
Michael Keaton With Kelly Preston in Jack Frost in 1998
Credit: Warner Brothers/Getty Images
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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
Credit: Chris Weeks/Getty Images
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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
Credit: Pool Benainous/Duclos/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
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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
Credit: Evan Agostini/ImageDirect
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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
Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
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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
Credit: Pool Benainous/Duclos/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
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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
Credit: Eric Isaacs/FilmMagic
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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
Credit: John Medina/WireImage
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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
Credit: Charles Eshelman/WireImage
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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
Credit: Todd Williamson/WireImage
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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
Credit: Bobby Bank/WireImage
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Michael Keaton With Patricia Heaton in Los Angeles on April 28, 2011
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
Michael Keaton at the Premiere of HBO Films' Clear History in Hollywood on July 31, 2013
Credit: Valerie Macon/Getty Images
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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
Credit: Danny Martindale
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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
Credit: Christopher Polk/Getty Images
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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
Credit: Maarten de Boer
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Michael Keaton at the 87th Annual Academy Awards on February 22, 2015
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
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
Michael Keaton at the 88th Annual Academy Awards on February 28, 2016
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