Michael Keaton is an American actor, producer, and director from suburban Pittsburgh. In his early years Keaton had an unsuccessful stint in stand-up comedy before moving on to being a TV cameraman. He then made appearances on television and theater in productions such as Where the Heart Is and Sticks and Bones. After moving to L.A. to further his career, he rose to prominence with roles in films such as Mr.Mom and Gung Ho, which led to acclaimed performances in the films Beetlejuice and Clean and Sober. But he rose to international fame with his starring role in the film Batman, directed by Tim Burton, in 1989. He experienced a career resurgence after his Oscar-nominated performance in the 2014 film Birdman. Awards he has won include 1 Golden Globe Award, 1 EDA Award, 1 Founder’s Award, and 1 Maverick Spirit Award.