“My first manager, he had left Germany when he was five, but he would joke about the Nazis. And I'd laugh, but I'd look at him, and he was the first one who told me, 'You know, funny is a powerful thing; it's a wonderful weapon.'”

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.