Michael Keaton Net Worth- Birdman star, Michael Keaton becomes emotional as he accepts his award for Golden Globe as best actor in a motion picture. Michael Keaton plays as Riggan Thomson in Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu's film. It was his first Golden Globe award after nominated for two times.
How much is Michael Keaton net worth? There is much discrepancy reported in his net worth. Celebrity Net Worth claims Michael Keaton net worth at $15 million while The Richest reports his net worth at $60 million.
Michael Keaton net worth had humble beginnings just like other stars. Born in Pennsylvannia, Michael Keaton's talent was lined up in comedy. But after a failed attempt in standup comedy, he diverted his field by working as a camera man until he finally discovered his interest in acting.
He appeared mainly first in television programs including Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968), Maude (1972) and The Mary Tyler Moore Hour (1979). Michael Keaton net worth began to leap after movies Beetlejuice, Gung Ho and Knight Shift.
His biggest break in his career was when he played in the smash hit "Batman" (1989) and reprises his role in "Batman Returns" in 1992. It is in these films that made up a huge sum in Michael Keaton net worth.
Since Batman, he became more popular in Hollywood giving him more remarkable roles in films such as Pacific Heights", "Night Shift", "Clean and Sober," "Jackie Brown", and "Mr. Mom." Michael Keaton net worth has grown more far from his beginnings.
Aside from working as an actor, part of Michael Keaton net worth came from his talent as voice actor. His voice was featured in the films, "Cars," "Toy Story 3" and "Toy Story 4" according to Celebsnetworth.
While Michael Keaton received his award for best actor in Golden Globe award, he can't contain his words while thanking Iñárritu, the filmmaker known for "Babel," "21 Grams" and "Amores Perros" for giving him the chance to work in the Birdman.
"When I finished the script, I knew that Michael was not the choice or option, he was the guy," Iñárritu stated. "He's one of the few guys in the world who has worn that cape," he continued, referring to the 1989 and 1992 "Batman" films. "The authority and the relatability that he gave, all those were essential."
While many have considered "Birdman" as Michael Keaton's return after long time, everyone knows that he has the talent that is worth praising for as an actor and as comedian. In his speech, he mentioned how grateful he is for his family and to his best friend who happens to be his son, Sean.
Michael Keaton net worth of $15 million could be lower as compared to his contemporaries, but he is every inch an actor himself. A talented actor Hollywood would always be proud of.
