Michael Keaton, known for his role in 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' plans to use his real name.
Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Jenna Ortega star in the film 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'.
Michael Keaton's name isn't really Michael Keaton.
As he gained fame, the actor opted for a different surname.
In the 1980s, Keaton played significant roles in "Night Shift," "Mr. Mom," and "Beetlejuice." However, it was his role in "Batman" in 1989 that catapulted him into superstardom.
"Keaton, now 72, remembered in an interview with People magazine that he was searching through a phone book and couldn't recall if it was for a specific purpose. He then thought of a reasonable excuse and went with it."
Keaton forgot to use the hybrid name for the credits of his latest directing project, "Knox Goes Away."
"He said, "I warned them that my credit would be Michael Keaton Douglas, but it got out of hand. I forgot to give them enough time to put it in and create that. But it will happen.""
The upcoming project of the actor, "Goodrich," is currently in post-production.
It's unclear whether Keaton will use Michael Keaton Douglas for the credits.
Keaton discovered his knack for entertaining at a young age.
""Being the youngest often comes with an audience, and I learned to use my humor to get out of trouble or into trouble, as portrayed in 'Beetlejuice,'" the actor said."
Kent State University dropout pursued acting after winning a Golden Globe.
"I realized I could make people laugh and get out of trouble or get into trouble." — Michael Keaton
Keaton's strategy for prolonged Hollywood success? Don't panic.
"He assured GQ that he never panics and advised against getting desperate, stating that it leads to failure. He emphasized that one can feel insecure and nervous but should avoid desperation, which leads to certain death."
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