Michael Keaton is an American actor, producer, and director, best known for his performance in the movie ‘Birdman.’ A versatile actor, he is adept at playing comedic as well as dramatic roles. He has also portrayed a few romantic characters and appeared in several action thrillers in his career. He developed an interest in acting and performing when he was in his teens, and tried his luck at stand-up comedy as a young man. His comedy career was not successful, though it paved the way for his acting career. Unable to find success as a comedian, he took up a job as a television cameraman in a cable station. It was while working there that he realized that he actually wanted to be in front of the camera. He then managed to land a television role and appeared in several episodes of ‘Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.’ He was a naturally gifted actor and soon became popular on television. He embarked on a film career with great ambitions and found considerable fame with his comedic roles. He earned further acclaim when he portrayed the eponymous superhero in Tim Burton's ‘Batman.’ With time, he matured as an actor and also ventured into production and direction. He received several awards and nominations for his performance in the 2014 film ‘Birdman.’