Michael Keaton Wants to Use a Version of His Real Name, Michael Douglas
Star Trek: Discovery Actor's First Choice Was Michael Douglas
Michael Keaton may not be Michael Keaton forever. The 71-year-old actor revealed to ET that he's been thinking about changing his name to something a little closer to his birth name.
“My real name is Michael Douglas,” Keaton tells ET. “But when I was starting out, there was already a Michael Douglas, so I had to come up with something else.”
Keaton says he's always been a fan of the name Michael Douglas, and he even considered using it when he first started out in Hollywood.
“I thought about using my real name, but I was afraid it would be too confusing,” he says. “There was already a Michael Douglas, and I didn't want people to get us confused.”
But now, Keaton says he's reconsidering.
“I'm getting older, and I'm starting to think about my legacy,” he says. “I want people to remember me for my work, not for my name.”
Keaton says he's not sure if he'll actually go through with the name change, but he's definitely thinking about it.
Keaton's Career
Keaton has had a long and successful career in Hollywood, starring in such films as Beetlejuice, Batman, and Birdman.
He's also been nominated for two Academy Awards, and he won a Golden Globe Award for his role in Birdman.
Keaton is currently starring in the CBS All Access series, Star Trek: Discovery.
He plays the role of Captain Christopher Pike, the ship's former captain.
Keaton is a highly respected actor, and he's known for his versatility and his ability to play a wide range of roles.
He's also known for his sense of humor, and he's always willing to poke fun at himself.
Keaton is a true original, and he's one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood.
What do you think of Michael Keaton's possible name change? Do you think he should stick with Michael Keaton, or do you think he should change it to Michael Douglas?
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