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that Michael Keaton’s real name is Michael Douglas. When he arrived in LA, the Screen Actors Guild rules meant he had to change his name. He selected K in the phone book and stopped at Keaton. It was nothing to do with Diane or Buster, he has responded when asked.

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Fun Fact: that Michael Keaton’s real name is Michael Douglas. When he arrived in LA, the Screen Actors Guild rules meant he had to change his name. He selected K in the phone book and stopped at Keaton. It was nothing to do with Diane or Buster, he has responded when asked.

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