15 actors who started out as stand-up comedians 

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9) Michael Keaton

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Michael Keaton is another stand-up comedy star who made it big in acting. He is really talented and appreciated for his almost instant switch between comedy and dramatics. He ventured into the acting sphere with his roles in the series - Night Shift and Mr. Mom. In fact he went on to be cast as none other than Batman in Batman directed by Tim Burton, back in 1989.

Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu
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