“I played a lot of sports when I was a kid so I get in that ballgame mindset of being really, really respectful, but at same time saying to yourself, 'Don't back down a single inch, hang with these guys if you can.' If they throw it high and tight you have to stand in there, you can't take yourself out of that moment.”

American actor, filmmaker, and producer

Michael Keaton, born Michael John Douglas, is an American actor, filmmaker, and producer. He has worked across film and television, and his career has brought him a Primetime Emmy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. In 2016, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was named an Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters in France. He is known for a long career in performance and production, with recognition that reflects both critical acclaim and industry respect.