Good luck this weekend to former Kent State student Michael Keaton as he competes for Hollywood鈥檚 most prestigious award. Keaton is up for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his film 鈥淏irdman.鈥�
Keaton, known as Michael Douglas, attended 5X社区 in 1971-72. He majored in journalism and speech, but did not graduate.
Keaton made a name for himself in the 1980鈥檚 with movies like 鈥淣ight Shift鈥� and 鈥淢r. Mom.鈥� He later went on to star in 鈥淏eetlejuice鈥� and 鈥淏atman.鈥� However, it is his role in 鈥淏irdman鈥� that is getting all the attention.
Keaton later returned to Kent State to perform a comedy show in 1985.
The 87th Oscars ceremony takes place on February 22.
