But when it comes to his buzzy starring role in alejandro gonzalez inarritus birdman, which. The movie may be called birdman or the unexpected virtue of ignorance but it wont do you any good to be ignorant of this new release, already gathering awards buzz for its alist cast. Michael keaton isnt like birdman exclusive interview. Actor michael keaton to get star on hollywood walk of fame. Actor michael keaton honored with star on hollywood walk. Keaton went on the late show with david letterman recently and. Quirky, inventive and handsome american actor michael keaton first achieved major. Hwd daily from the awards race to the box office, with everything in between. Oct 23, 2014 in birdman or the unexpected virtue of ignorance, michael keaton plays an actor named riggan thomson, who first appears hovering several inches above his dressing room floor, deep in meditation.
Michael keaton, batman, and more on letterman, 1989, 1992. It was good, and interesting, and you can argue that a handful of people in the movie deserve to be nominated for some awards michael keaton, yes, but also ed norton and emma stone and zach galifianakis. In the existential comedy birdman, keaton plays a washedup, insecure actor looking for a. Oct, 2014 michael keaton stars as washedup, middleaged actor riggan thomson, trying to mount a serious play on broadway in birdman or the unexpected virtue of ignorance. Heres how michael keaton realized he wasnt going to win. Michael keaton reveals the secret origin of his batman. Still, while keaton has remained an indemand actor in movies and on tv, its clear he brings to riggan the frustration of a man who once created something special and who desires, more than anything else, to make one more indelible contribution to his art. Michael keaton is ray kroc, the man who gave the world the big mac. Feb 09, 2015 keaton says his 1989 bat suit was downright claustrophobic, but he somehow made it work. List of awards and nominations received by michael keaton. Keaton says his 1989 bat suit was downright claustrophobic, but he somehow made it work. No offense to eddie redmayne, but michael keaton deserved to win tonights best actor trophy for birdman. Michael keaton is the youngest of nine children, two of whom his parents lost. Michael keaton feels blessed for starring role in birdman.
Michael keaton and edward norton, two of the stars of alejandro inarritus new film birdman, talk about keatons role as a washedup former. American actor michael keaton has been honored with numerous awards and nominations for his work in film and television. Birdman or the unexpected virtue of ignorance, commonly known simply as birdman, is a 2014 american black comedy drama film directed by alejandro g. In birdman, michael keaton played a struggling actor looking to make. Aug 23, 2009 david letterman reveals his true feelings about jay leno hosting tonight show, johnny carson 1991 duration. The batman cape belongs to ben affleck now, so michael keaton has found a new superhero to play on the big screen.
Comeback or no, michael keaton is again flying high as the star of birdman. Youve seen birdman, the oscarnominated film from oscarnominated director and screenwriter alejandro g. I saw birdman last night, as part of a renewed focus in december on seeing movies that will likely get nominated for a slate of oscars. May 20, 2016 michael keaton is back in the spiders web. Keaton plays riggan thomson, famous for having played the lead role in a hollywood superhero movie called birdman. It was filmed in long, unbroken takes, stitched together to appear as if the movie. That would be such onthenose casting that it may be just too cheeky and meta. The dark comedy also stars ed norton, emma stone and zach galifianakis. Jul 24, 2015 michael keaton s final letterman appearance. Jul, 2016 michael keatons double, benjamin kanes, in full birdman regalia. In the existential comedy birdman, keaton plays a washedup, insecure actor looking for a second shot at fame. Inarritus bracingly inventive and accomplished new film about fame, relevance, selfworth and lots of other intense stuff, hes sitting. Courtesy of fox searchlight after youve seen birdman, c ome back and listen to slate s dana stevens, david haglund, and forrest wickman discuss the movie. Now washedup, he tries to mount a broadway production, but problems with the egotistical lead actor of the stage play edward norton along with his own ego get in the way.
Michael keaton stars as an actor who was famous for playing an iconic superhero. Michael keaton plays riggan thomsen, who used to be a billiondollargrossing action hero called birdman. Feb 22, 2015 no offense to eddie redmayne, but michael keaton deserved to win tonights best actor trophy for birdman. The film stars michael keaton with a supporting cast of zach galifianakis, edward norton, andrea riseborough, amy ryan, emma stone, and naomi. In addition to his appearances are the respective preceding acts. Michael keaton with director tim burton on the set of batman.
Jun, 2014 michael keaton brought bruce wayne back to the silver screen in tim burtons 1989 film batman, and until christian bale came along, was the face of batman for the modern fan. Actor michael keaton honored with star on hollywood walk of. Jul 29, 2016 when keaton moved to hollywood in the mid1970s, he took the stage name michael keaton to avoid confusion with the actor michael douglas and daytime talk show host mike douglas. What michael keaton did after his best actor loss will crush. Michael keaton a superhero once more sort of in birdman. An open letter to leonardo dicaprio after yet another oscar loss. See more ideas about michael keaton, john douglas and actor. Michael keaton who launched the batman franchise in 1989 before his career as a leading man went into hibernation is making a comeback in a film that happens to be about a washed. The moment is quick and most likely a lot of people missed. Includes a clip of them performing a song on mary, the shortlived mary tyler moore variety show. Its birdman for batman star keatons comeback former batman star michael keaton talks about birdman, a film in which he plays a washedup superhero actor haunted by past glory. Look closely at his career, and you see a man who always paid attention to the details. Oct 14, 2014 comeback or no, michael keaton is again flying high as the star of birdman.
Michael keaton plays riggin thompson in the film birdman. Michael keaton brought bruce wayne back to the silver screen in tim burtons 1989 film batman, and until christian bale came along, was the face of batman for the modern fan. Michael keaton goes from the answer to a trivial pursuit question as his character puts it to serious best actor oscar contender in birdman, a manic black satire of broadway in. The exclusive reveal of michael keaton as mcdonalds visionary ray kroc in the founder, directed by john lee hancock. Keaton s lead performance in birdman or the unexpected virtue of ignorance 2014 earned him a golden globe award for best actor in a musical or comedy and nominations for the screen actors guild award, british academy film. Oct 17, 2014 michael keaton plays riggin thompson in the film birdman. Courtesy of fox searchlight after youve seen birdman, c ome back and listen to slate s dana stevens, david haglund, and forrest wickman discuss. Michael keaton plays riggan, an actor who twenty years ago was the title character in a movie franchise called birdman. At 63, michael keaton is enjoying the attention that comes with hitting a challenging role out of the park. Is this the year michael keaton finally wins his oscar. Birdman or the unexpected virtue of ignorance, commonly known simply as birdman, is a 2014 american black comedydrama film directed by alejandro g. Includes a clip of them performing a song on mary, the shortlived mary tyler moore variety. Im wearing his scarf in the movie, im wearing his jacket, everything i say in.
The film stars michael keaton with a supporting cast of zach galifianakis, edward norton. Why michael keaton thinks the birdmanbatman comparisons are. Inarritu and cinematographer emmanuel lubezki on the set of birdman. Meredith frost abc news twentyfive years ago, tim burton s batman, starring a then 37yearold michael keaton. Meredith frost abc news twentyfive years ago, tim burton s batman, starring a then 37. In many ways, the vulture is a role keaton has been preparing for since tim burtons batman in 1989 and one that people may not have been able to take seriously had he not done birdman in between.
Hollywood, ca actor michael keaton received the 2,585th star on the hollywood walk of fame thursday, honored for a career that has included a best actor oscar nomination and. After initial talks stalled out, keaton and marvel studios are in final negotiations for the oscarnominated actor to take on the villain role in. Michael keaton makes big screen comeback with birdman. Michael keaton talks about his experience with dave on mary tyler. The moment is quick and most likely a lot of people missed it, but now its looped forever to break your heart. The intriguing photos reveal a haggardlooking keaton and prominently feature what appears to be the titular character, a gaudy, winged superhero in a getup which resembles a cross between hawkman. Michael keaton will poke fun at batman persona in birdman in birdman michael keaton plays an outofwork actor famous for playing an iconic superhero. Why michael keaton thinks the birdmanbatman comparisons are superficial dec.
Michael keaton is ray kroc, the man who gave the world the big mac, in the. Why michael keaton thinks the birdmanbatman comparisons. Jan 04, 2015 the former batman actor is ideally cast as a faded star once famed for his superhero roles. It was written by inarritu, nicolas giacobone, alexander dinelaris, jr. Just the fact that hes taking a drink is a big deal, and the look of the place. Michael keaton stopped by letterman earlier, obviously defeated after walking away from the oscars emptyhanded for his fantastic turn in birdman. A vine user captured michael keatons reaction to losing the best actor. Nov 20, 2014 like most actors, michael keaton claims he doesnt enjoy watching himself in his own movies. But what riggan seeks now that hes eligible for the aarp is respect. Now meet the star, oscar nominee for best actor michael keaton. When michael keaton realized he probably wasnt getting oscar. Michael keatons double, benjamin kanes, in full birdman regalia. Jan 18, 2017 the exclusive reveal of michael keaton as mcdonalds visionary ray kroc in the founder, directed by john lee hancock.
Jul 28, 2016 hollywood, ca actor michael keaton will receive the 2,585th star on the hollywood walk of fame on thursday, honored for a career that has included a best actor oscar nomination and portraying. A superhero who defended the earth against apocalyptic monsters and villains. Featuring both genuinely exciting filmmaking and nuanced ideas at its core, its either going. The one thing that makes us think keaton may be someone other than vulture mysterio, maybe. The place needed to fit with michael keatons character, prange says. From batman to birdman, michael keaton knows suits and. Oct 16, 2014 michael keaton goes from the answer to a trivial pursuit question as his character puts it to serious best actor oscar contender in birdman, a manic black satire of broadway in.
Michael keatons birdman movie is batshit insane, in a good way. Michael keaton soars in bracing birdman statesman journal. David letterman reveals his true feelings about jay leno hosting tonight show, johnny carson 1991 duration. Michael keaton shows his range between comedy and drama often in the span of a single scene in birdman youve worked consistently, but began to peter out from studio projects at the start of. In birdman or the unexpected virtue of ignorance, michael keaton plays an actor named riggan thomson, who first appears hovering several inches above his dressing room floor, deep in. Dec 29, 2014 why michael keaton thinks the birdmanbatman comparisons are superficial dec. Birdman starring michael keaton is the best movie of the year. Did the birdman star have a speech in his hand, which he put away after the theory of everything star emerged victorious in this years close. Heres the moment of michael keaton realizing he didnt win for birdman. Like most actors, michael keaton claims he doesnt enjoy watching himself in his own movies.
And yet, michael keatons performance in birdman moved me deeply. What michael keaton did after his best actor loss will. Hollywood, ca actor michael keaton will receive the 2,585th star on the hollywood walk of fame on thursday, honored for a career that has included a best actor oscar nomination and. On sunday night, michael keaton lost the oscar for best actor for his role in birdman to. Inarritus birdman, in which michael keaton plays an actor craving a. Keaton realizes that he didnt win the award, and quickly looked down, clearly disappointed, and then stuffed his acceptance speech in his suit. The film stars michael keaton with a supporting cast of zach galifianakis. And yet, michael keaton s performance in birdman moved me deeply. Birdman, with a terrific star turn by michael keaton, is one of the best movies of 2014. From batman to birdman, michael keaton has experienced the highs and lows of hollywood film editor andrew collins reflects on the career of the comeback king share on facebook. There was a lot of bad taste in the 90s and i contributed to that hadley freeman from beetlejuice to batman to birdman.
Oct 16, 2014 keaton plays riggan thomson, famous for having played the lead role in a hollywood superhero movie called birdman. The awardwinning birdman actor recalls his time playing the dark knight in tim burtons two batman films, including how he came up with the heros signature voice. Michael keaton drop a big batman spoiler in this old interview with david letterman. Indeed, in birdman michael keaton creates a new movie superhero. Sad michael keaton sadly tucks away oscars acceptance speech. He spoke with david letterman on late show about the scene which sees. Michael keaton guested on dave to promote his starring role in batman in 1989 and then its sequel batman returns in 1992. Michael keaton surprised himself with public underwear scene in. Michael keaton stars as washedup, middleaged actor riggan thomson, trying to mount a serious play on broadway in birdman or the unexpected virtue of ignorance. Apr 17, 20 michael keaton will poke fun at batman persona in birdman in birdman michael keaton plays an outofwork actor famous for playing an iconic superhero. When we first see michael keaton in birdman, alejandro g.
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