Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Michael Keaton

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 2, 2025

How Michael Keaton built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Michael Keaton is a highly acclaimed American actor, celebrated for his versatile performances across comedy and drama. He's garnered numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy and two Golden Globes, and has been nominated for an Academy Award and a BAFTA. Recognized for his contributions to the arts, Keaton was named an Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters in France in 2016. He's known for iconic roles in movies such as *Batman*, *Beetlejuice*, and *Birdman*, showcasing his range and solidifying his place as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1988: Clean and Sober

In 1988, Michael Keaton starred in "Clean and Sober". He later cited his performance in this movie as an early preparation for Dopesick.

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1992: Last Time as Batman

In 1992, Michael Keaton last played the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne, before reprising the role in 2023 in The Flash.

2008: Supports Barack Obama

In 2008, Michael Keaton supported Barack Obama.

2013: Writes ESPN Blog on Pirates

During the final months of their 2013 season, Michael Keaton wrote an ESPN blog on the Pittsburgh Pirates.

2016: Supports Hillary Clinton

In 2016, Michael Keaton supported Hillary Clinton for president in the U.S. presidential election.

October 2019: Goodrich Filming Set to Commence

In October 2019, filming was set to commence for the film Goodrich, starring Michael Keaton. However, filming was delayed until April 2023.

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2019: PETA Ad Campaign

In 2019, Michael Keaton appeared in a PETA ad campaign, asking tourists not to visit operations that exploit animals.

2020: Supports Joe Biden

In 2020, Michael Keaton supported Joe Biden in the U.S. presidential election.

2021: Worth and Dopesick

In 2021, Michael Keaton starred as American lawyer Kenneth Feinberg in the Netflix biographical drama film Worth. He also starred in the Hulu miniseries Dopesick, for which he later won awards.

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April 1, 2022: Morbius Release

On April 1, 2022, Michael Keaton briefly reprised his role as Vulture in the Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) film Morbius.

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August 2022: Batgirl Film Release Cancelled

In August 2022, the release of Batgirl, where Keaton reprised his role as Batman/Bruce Wayne and took inspiration from the DC Animated Universe Batman Beyond, was cancelled.

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April 2023: Goodrich Film Began Production

In April 2023, filming began for the film Goodrich, starring Michael Keaton. The film is about a man who is forced to take care of his nine-year-old twins.

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2023: Batman and Batgirl Reprisals and Knox Goes Away

In 2023, Michael Keaton reprised his role as Batman/Bruce Wayne in the DC Extended Universe superhero film The Flash, a role he last played in 1992. He also starred in and directed the noir thriller Knox Goes Away.

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