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The evolution of Michael Keaton

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

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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

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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

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Michael Keaton Promoting Working Stiffs in 1979

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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

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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

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Michael Keaton in Gung Ho in 1986

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Michael Keaton in 1990

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Michael Keaton With Rene Russo in One Good Cop in 1991

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Danny Martindale

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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

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Michael Keaton Through the Years

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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

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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

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Michael Keaton Promoting Working Stiffs in 1979

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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

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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

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Michael Keaton in Gung Ho in 1986

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Michael Keaton in 1990

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Michael Keaton With Rene Russo in One Good Cop in 1991

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Michael Keaton at the Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose on March 1, 2008

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