Quick Links Micheal Keaton's Short-Lived Career in Stand-Up Comedy Why and When did Micheal Keaton Stop doing Stand-Up Comedy Keaton's Love of Stand-Up Shines in Many of His Performances

With Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice on the horizon, many fans are thrilled to see Micheal Keaton return to the role. While the creepy, charismatic Betelgeuse exists as one of Keaton's most well-known and universally appreciated comedic roles, the actor has had a long history as a comedic actor. Yet, Keaton's transition onto the screen is grounded in a little-known aspect of the actor's career: Micheal Keaton started as a stand-up comedian.

While short-lived, Micheal Keaton's stand-up career is integral to his trajectory as an actor, with many of his early roles leaning heavily into his natural comedic charm. We will look at what we know about his stand-up through the few videos that exist, as well as why Keaton...