Keaton resurrects Batman in Ohio

Michael Keaton brought his '80s Batman back to life as he gave the commencement speech at his alma mater, Kent State University in Ohio. (May 16)


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[Jemaqi]

And now he's playing Batman again! What a legend!

[Blackbird]

I love how I almost every interview he is in he'll never stop admitting how he's Batman you can tell how much he loves playing the character for the fans and how much he loves talking about being Batman can't wait to see him come back as Batman again

[rclark]

I love how nobody asked him to do this. Most celebs only bring up past roles on fan's requests. But Michael Keaton just did it because he loved playing Batman.

[CapHowdy]

"I'm Batman" ... yes Michael, you are.

[hawksfan]

0:28 "Im Batman."

Man what a legend! Michael Keaton is the best Batman ever, period.

[nerulon]

I don't care what anyone says, he's my favorite Batman.

[danielt.]

He'll always be the best Batman ever.

[A_random_NPC]

Imagine walking in to class and you set down and see Michael freaking Keaton sitting next to you

[jakegomez]

His speech to this day leaves me in tears so touching, so inspirational

[radupopescu]

The entire audience was waiting for him to say it! Yes Mr Keaton, you are!!!

[misterjohnny]

The greatest Batman ever.
Thank you Michael Keaton!

[jacobdehaan]

Best two words he could possibly say!!!

[RetroRuss]

You can tell he genuinely enjoys saying it, every time he says it. Some actors get sick of being known for a particular role, but Michael Keaton has always embraced it.

[Myfavoritecuties]

“Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moon light?”

[MPIO]

Keaton literally created modern Batman every actor imitates his voice.

[kehawkin]

Keaton is one the best actors and I’ll never get tired of his Batman.

[yuothineyesasian]

Two words that changed my life for certain.

[samus]

Keaton for old man Bruce in Batman Beyond confirmed!

[jonathonmohammed]

Michael Keaton is Batman! No matter how many Batman films are made. He nailed it.

[jblack]

He still is to me. I loved the Nolan movies, but Keaton is still my favorite Batman