Birdman michael keaton biography

2014 film by Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Birdman, stylized as BİRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), is a 2014 American darkcomedy-drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. The film stars Michael Keaton as a washed-up Hollywood actor, best known for playing a superhero named Birdman, and follows the struggles he faces while trying to make a comeback by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway adaptation of Raymond Carver's short story "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love". The film's supporting cast includes Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan, Emma Stone, and Naomi Watts.

With a brief exception, Birdman is presented as though it was filmed in one continuous take, an idea Iñárritu had from the film's conception. Cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki believed that the recording time necessary for the long take approach could not have been made with older technology. The film was shot in New York City duri

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Michael Keaton

American actor (born 1951)

Not to be confused with Michael McKean.

Michael John Douglas (born September 5, 1951), known professionally as Michael Keaton, is an American actor. He has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. In 2016, he was named Officer of beställning of Arts and Letters in France.^[1]

Keaton gained early recognition for his comedic roles in Johnny Dangerously (1984), Beetlejuice (1988), and The Dream Team (1989). He gained wider stardom portraying the titular superhero in Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992). Other notable roles include Night Shift (1982), Mr. Mom (1983), Pacific Heights (1990), Much Ado About Nothing (1993), Jackie Brown (1997), Jack Frost (1998), RoboCop (2014), and Dumbo (2019). He also performed voice roles in the animated films Cars (2006), Toy Story 3 (2010), and Min

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Michael Keaton

(1951-)

Who Is Michael Keaton?

American actor attended Kent State but dropped out to pursue acting. After some false starts in television, Keaton had his first hit with Mr. Mom. He later worked with directors Tim Burton (Beetlejuice, Batman), Kenneth Branagh and Quentin Tarantino, and in 2014 won great acclaim for his Oscar-nominated lead role in the drama Birdman, for which he also won a Golden Globe.

Quick Facts

FULL NAME: Michael John Douglas
BORN: September 5, 1951
BIRTHPLACE: McKees Rocks, PA
SPOUSE: Caroline McWilliams (m. 1982-1990)
CHILDREN: Sean Douglas
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Virgo

Early Life

Born Michael John Douglas on September 5, 1951, in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, Keaton grew up in the Forest Grove area of the township of Robinson as the youngest of sju children. His father worked as a civil engineer, while his mother stayed home to take care of the kids. At school, Keaton displayed his interest in acting by performing humorous skits.