Michael Keaton Explains Why He Quit Being A Standup Comic

Michael Keaton may be known for his acting career, but he once tried his hand at being a standup comic.

The 67-year-old actor revealed that he started out as a comedian in New York but decided to shift his focus.

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“I was starting to get more acting roles and I thought, ‘I only want to be really, really great at something’ so I threw the focus kind of into acting as opposed to standup,” Michael explained while on The Ellen Show.

Check out Michael‘s entire interview below…