Michael Keaton Bio: Movies, Age, Parents, Wife, Net Worth, TV Shows, Children, Height, Siblings

Biography

Michael Keaton, born Michael John Douglas on September 5, 1951, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatile performances across genres.

Rising to fame with comedic roles in films like Night Shift (1982) and Beetlejuice (1988), he gained critical acclaim as Batman in Tim Burton’s 1989 film and its sequel.

Keaton’s career spans over four decades, with notable performances in dramas like Spotlight (2015), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and Birdman (2014), earning him a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination.

His recent roles include The Founder (2016) and Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). Keaton is celebrated for his dynamic range, wit, and enduring presence in Hollywood.

American actor
Michael Keaton
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Michael John Douglas
Stage Name:	Michael Keaton
Born:	5 September 1951 (age 73 years old)
Place of Birth:	Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Montour High School, Kent State University
Height:	1.75 m
Parents:	Leona Elizabeth Loftus, George Alexander Douglas
Siblings:	Robert J. Douglas, Pamela M. Douglas, Diane M. Douglas, George A. Douglas Jr., Paul J. Douglas, Joyce A. Douglas
Spouse:	Caroline McWilliams (m. 1982–1990)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Courteney Cox (1989-1995), Audra Lynn (2000), Marni Turner
Children:	Sean Douglas
Occupation:	Actor • TV Personality
Net Worth:	$50 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Michael Keaton, born Michael John Douglas on September 5, 1951, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, USA, is of primarily Irish descent with some English, German, and Scottish ancestry.

He is a Christian. He was born to Leona Elizabeth Loftus, a homemaker, and George Alexander Douglas, a civil engineer and surveyor, both of whom were of Irish descent. His father was also involved in local community activities in Pennsylvania.

Keaton is the youngest of seven children, with three brothers —Robert J. Douglas, Paul J. Douglas, and George A. Douglas Jr. —and three sisters: Diane M. Douglas, Pamela M. Douglas, and Joyce A. Douglas. Growing up in a large family in a working-class community shaped his grounded personality.

He attended Montour High School in Robinson Township, Pennsylvania, where he was active in school plays and developed an early interest in performing. After graduating, he briefly studied speech at Kent State University in Ohio but dropped out after two years to pursue acting full-time. He moved to Pittsburgh, where he worked odd jobs while performing in local theatre and comedy clubs, honing his craft before breaking into television and film.

Career

Michael Keaton, born Michael John Douglas, is an acclaimed American actor whose career spans over five decades, marked by remarkable versatility across the comedy, drama, and action genres. He adopted the stage name “Michael Keaton” to avoid confusion with fellow actors Michael Douglas and Mike Douglas, as well as the talk show host Mike Douglas.

Keaton began his entertainment journey in the 1970s, starting with stand-up comedy and small television roles in Pittsburgh. Early appearances on shows like Mister Fred Rogers‘ Neighbourhood and Maude showcased his comedic talents. His breakthrough came with the 1982 comedy Night Shift, in which he played a fast-talking morgue attendant alongside Henry Winkler, earning critical and audience acclaim.

Keaton’s comedic talent flourished in the 1980s with films like Mr. Mom (1983), Johnny Dangerously (1984), and the cult classic Beetlejuice (1988) directed by Tim Burton. His wildly unpredictable performance as the mischievous ghost became iconic.

Burton later cast Keaton as Batman in Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), a then-controversial choice that redefined superhero cinema. Keaton’s dark, brooding take on Bruce Wayne remains a defining portrayal in Batman history. He famously turned down Batman Forever (1995), opting to pursue more varied roles over franchise continuity.

In the 1990s, Keaton expanded his range with diverse roles in films like Pacific Heights (1990), Much Ado About Nothing (1993), and The Paper (1994). His dramatic capabilities were evident in powerful performances in Clean and Sober (1988), where he played a recovering addict, and My Life (1993), as a terminally ill man preparing for fatherhood. Despite this success, some films like Jack Frost (1998) received lukewarm reception, leading to a quieter period in the early 2000s.

During this time, Keaton took on supporting roles in family films like Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005) and lent his voice to hit animated movies such as Cars (2006) and Toy Story 3 (2010), maintaining a steady industry presence.

His career resurgence came in 2014 with Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman, where he portrayed a washed-up superhero actor in a role many viewed as semi-autobiographical.

The performance earned Keaton a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and an Academy Award nomination, reestablishing him as a major dramatic force. He followed with Spotlight (2015), which won the Oscar for Best Picture, and The Founder (2016), where he played Ray Kroc, the controversial businessman behind McDonald’s global expansion.

Keaton entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Adrian Toomes/The Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and reprised the role in Morbius (2022), blending blockbuster appeal with critical acclaim. He also starred in The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) and the Emmy-winning Hulu miniseries Dopesick (2021), earning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his role as Dr. Samuel Finnix, a whistleblower in the opioid crisis.

Most recently, Keaton returned to two of his most iconic roles—Beetlejuice in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), and Batman in The Flash (2023)—proving his enduring relevance across generations.

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Personal Life

Michael Keaton, born Michael John Douglas on September 5, 1951, is 73 years old5. He was married to actress Caroline McWilliams from 1982 to 1990.

They met while working in theatre in the late 1970s and had one child together, a son named Sean Douglas, born in 1983, who is now a successful songwriter and music producer. Keaton and McWilliams divorced amicably, and he has spoken fondly of her, especially after her passing in 2010 from multiple myeloma.

Keaton has not remarried since his divorce. He was in a long-term relationship with actress Courteney Cox from 1989 to 1995, overlapping briefly with his marriage’s end. The two met through mutual friends in Hollywood and were a high-profile couple during that time, though they kept their relationship relatively private.

Since then, Keaton has been linked to a few others publicly. He dated artist and actress Audra Lynn in the early 2000s, but details are scarce. In recent years, he has been in a relationship with Marni Turner, a private individual, with the couple first spotted together in 2014. They have kept a low profile, and Keaton rarely discusses his personal life, emphasizing the importance of privacy in his interviews.

Standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall, Keaton’s dating history reflects a preference for long-term, discreet relationships over fleeting romances. He has no other confirmed marriages or children beyond his son, Sean.

Net Worth

Michael Keaton, an American actor with a career spanning over five decades, has an estimated net worth of $50 million.

His wealth stems from iconic roles in films like Batman (1989), earning him $5 million; Batman Returns (1992) for $11 million, and Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) for $12 million, alongside recent projects like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).

Keaton’s earnings are bolstered by real estate investments, including properties in Pacific Palisades, Santa Barbara, and a Montana ranch. His choice to prioritize fatherhood over additional roles in the 1990s limited potential earnings, but he expresses no regrets, valuing time with his son, Sean Douglas.

Filmography

Movies

• 1978: Rabbit Test – Sailor (uncredited)
• 1982: Night Shift – Bill Blazejowski
• 1983: Mr. Mom – Jack Butler
• 1984: Johnny Dangerously – Johnny Kelly / Johnny Dangerously
• 1986: Gung Ho – Hunt Stevenson
• 1986: Touch and Go – Bobby Barbato
• 1987: The Squeeze – Harry Berg
• 1988: She’s Having a Baby – Himself (uncredited cameo)
• 1988: Beetlejuice – Betelgeuse
• 1988: Clean and Sober – Daryl Poynter
• 1989: The Dream Team – Billy Caufield
• 1989: Batman – Bruce Wayne / Batman
• 1990: Pacific Heights – Carter Hayes
• 1991: One Good Cop – Artie Lewis
• 1992: Batman Returns – Bruce Wayne / Batman
• 1993: Much Ado About Nothing – Dogberry
• 1993: My Life – Bob Jones
• 1994: The Paper – Henry Hackett
• 1994: Speechless – Kevin Vallick
• 1996: Multiplicity – Doug Kinney / Clones
• 1997: Inventing the Abbotts – Narrator (uncredited)
• 1997: Jackie Brown – Ray Nicolette
• 1998: Desperate Measures – Peter McCabe
• 1998: Out of Sight – Ray Nicolette (uncredited)
• 1998: Jack Frost – Jack Frost
• 2002: A Shot at Glory – Peter Cameron
• 2004: First Daughter – President Mackenzie
• 2005: White Noise – Jonathan Rivers
• 2005: Herbie: Fully Loaded – Ray Peyton Sr.
• 2006: Cars – Chick Hicks (voice)
• 2007: The Last Time – Ted Riker
• 2009: The Merry Gentleman – Frank Logan (also director)
• 2010: Toy Story 3 – Ken (voice)
• 2010: The Other Guys – Captain Gene Mauch
• 2013: Penthouse North – Hollander
• 2014: RoboCop – Raymond Sellars
• 2014: Need for Speed – Monarch
• 2014: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) – Riggan Thomson
• 2015: Minions – Walter Nelson (voice)
• 2015: Spotlight – Walter “Robby” Robinson
• 2016: The Founder – Ray Kroc
• 2017: Spider-Man: Homecoming – Adrian Toomes / Vulture
• 2017: American Assassin – Stan Hurley
• 2019: Dumbo – V.A. Vandevere
• 2020: The Trial of the Chicago 7 – Ramsey Clark
• 2021: Worth – Kenneth Feinberg
• 2021: The Protégé – Rembrandt
• 2022: Morbius – Adrian Toomes / Vulture
• 2023: The Flash – Bruce Wayne / Batman
• 2024: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – Betelgeuse
• 2024: Knox Goes Away – John Knox (also director)

TV Shows

• 1975: Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood – Volunteer (Episode: “1579”)
• 1976-1977: All’s Fair – Lanny Wolf (5 episodes)
• 1977: Maude – Chip Winston (Episode: “Arthur’s Crisis”)
• 1977: Mary – Various (3 episodes)
• 1978: The Tony Randall Show – Zeke (Episode: “Philadelphia Story”)
• 1978: Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman – The Robber (2 episodes)
• 1978: Family – Tree Salesman (Episode: “Gifts”)
• 1979: Working Stiffs – Mike O’Rourke (9 episodes)
• 1979: The Mary Tyler Moore Hour – Michael Christy / Kenneth Christy (2 episodes)
• 1982: Report to Murphy – Murphy (6 episodes)
• 1982: Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World’s 10th Anniversary – Host (TV special)
• 1990: Saturday Night Live – Host (Episode: “Michael Keaton/The New Kids on the Block”)
• 1992: The Simpsons – Jack Crowley (voice, Episode: “Mr. Plow”)
• 2001: The Company – James Jesus Angleton (miniseries, unaired pilot)
• 2002: Frasier – Blaine Sternin (Episode: “Wheels of Fortune”)
• 2002: Live from Baghdad – Robert Wiener (TV movie)
• 2003: King of the Hill – Trip Larsen (voice, Episode: “Pigmalion”)
• 2007: The Company – James Jesus Angleton (miniseries, 3 episodes)
• 2011: 30 Rock – Tom (Episode: “100: Part 2”)
• 2015: Saturday Night Live – Host (Episode: “Michael Keaton/Carly Rae Jepsen”)
• 2019: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver – Richard Sackler (Episode: “Opioids II”)
• 2021: Dopesick – Dr. Samuel Finnix (miniseries, 8 episodes)
• 2024: Saturday Night Live – Host (Episode: “Michael Keaton/Billie Eilish”)

Video Games

• 2006: Cars – Chick Hicks (voice)
• 2010: Cars Race-O-Rama – Chick Hicks (voice)
• 2012: Call of Duty: Black Ops II – Jason Hudson (voice, motion capture)

Notes

• Keaton also directed two films: The Merry Gentleman (2009) and Knox Goes Away (2024).
• Some roles, like She’s Having a Baby (1988) and Out of Sight (1998), were uncredited cameos.
• His voice work in animated films like Toy Story 3 and Minions highlights his comedic range.
• Keaton’s television work includes early sitcom roles, guest spots, and the acclaimed miniseries Dopesick, for which he won an Emmy.