Michael Keaton admits 'I'm Batman' during Kent State University commencement speech

Actor Michael Keaton delivered the commencement speech at Kent State University in Ohio on Saturday, May 12, 2018.
During the speech he encouraged students to remember who they were as kids because that was when they were their "most authentic" selves.
Keaton eventually ended his speech thanking the students before admitting: "I'm Batman."
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[@JS-do7ux]

I was there on this day. Sitting there listening, watching. My daughter walked across the stage to receive her Bachelor’s degree in education. It was a hot day and I was sobbing with pride the whole time. I had her at 19years old. Raising her on my own was more than a challenge. She is now starting her doctorate program of education. I loved his speech. She loves Kent State. It was wonderful. I’m so grateful that I was there to hear his speech. It was very honest and genuine.

[@francescod7416]

You did a great work💪🏻

[@TheVetoSkreeemer]

Plus you got to meet Batman!

[@RaikenXion]

"I'm Batman" Thats all i needed to hear

[@q.h.s5051]

The greatest Batman ever, don't argue with me!

[@gund2281]

Who would?

[@yoda5436]

noooooooooo hes great but hes second to the late adam west

[@maxhamlin38]

Live action batman by far...best batman ever, i would concede that to Kevin Conroy

[@yoda5436]

adam west

[@jamesauber8622]

The best Batman hands down

[@harryclarkhulk]

No one said it better than Michael Keaton..."I'm-Bat-Man."

[@volvo145]

He also wants the one that came up with that line there was another line in the script but improvised and it became legendary

[@ambercrosland1501]

Omg my cousin graduated from Kent this year so he got to hear this live 😀

[@johnl1120]

He's the Man! Those Graduates will never forget his speech. Awesome!!!

[@RomanCoronado]

It took a second, 1 SECOND, for him to transport me back to '89 when I was 6 watching the first Batman movie for the first time.

[@eddiemarquez1911]

It never gets old! Keaton= Legend.

[@hawksfan8870]

Very motivating speech he gave! Such an amazing human being!

[@Dats_Mark]

Save you all a bunch of time skip to 17:50

[@joshuatotah5939]

Mark Newman Gratzi

[@0BV1ANGEL1CA]

Thanks, 17-Min saved!

[@Juveenyle]

Legend

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Not all heroes use cape

[@me-bk9er]

cheers Mark!!

[@chipdouglas4453]

"You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight"

[@phantomcollector1976]

HE WAS EASILY THE BEST BATMAN

[@coreytrimble2331]

I was there for that speech. Wait for the last ~50 seconds he brings it home

[@bxpress6507]

As Christopher reeve was the true superman..Michael is equally unchallenged as the true batman

[@clubredken13]

Val Kilmer was a pretty darn good Batman. And let's not forget George Clooney with the rubber nipples. Very sexy.

[@amyfabritiis5623]

Adam West was original batman

[@KyleJett]

100% agree... George Reeves and Adam West were great but Christopher Reeve and Michael Keaton are the real Superman and Batman. Anything after is pure trash.

[@clubredken13]

Michael Keaton is the real Batman? Jesus Christ. He's like 5'6'' and 160 isn't he. I think Richard Dreyfuss would've been better. He was the 2nd pick I understand. But Christian Bale is pure trash compared to Keaton. Alrighty then.

[@KyleJett]

Dreyfuss would have actually gotten the role if he wasn't too busy breast feeding you... You were born in '89 right? Bale was trash, I know!! Glad you agree!

[@elizavetah9069]

"I'll do my best to be short(...)", - said Mr Keaton before the 20 minutes speech

[@RaikenXion]

Well, he did do his best :)

[@willhallman]

Micheal Keaton is a true hero

[@SimonFerocius]

Thank you Mr Wayne....

[@northwindkey]

He'll always be MY Batman!

[@hawksfan8870]

Still the best Batman ever!

[@phatroe]

AWESOME SPEECH AND ALL AROUND GREAT GUY 👍

[@colepfahler7977]

First, I'm Batman.

[@milwaukiedave]

Dammit, I'm Batman!

[@will-ly4ef]

TIM BURTON GOTHIC STYLE

[@wanessaiap]

❤ I really like MK and I think as him about be a kind person ❤ Respect myself and others.

[@TyDie85]

Hell yea!! The BEST Batman in my opinion. Freaking love Michael Keaton!

[@TheVetoSkreeemer]

He is and always wiill be Batman. Bravo Michael Keaton!

[@stacythomas1587]

When I think of Batman, MK always comes to mind. He is the original OG.

[@zgrendelz]

youre goddamn right you are

[@mattharris8622]

Great speach!

[@BlondeManNoName]

What a badass!

[@HAL_9000__]

HELL YEAH, HE IS!

[@jfncho]

if they ever make a live action Dark Knight Returns film I hope they cast him as Batman.

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

JFn Cho: I feel like I was already watching Batman in that Homecoming spider film! Scary as heck in the car ride, brilliant instincts

[@clubredken13]

I feel somehow he was miscast as Batman back then. But I see he's been working out all these years. And finally he's ready. If not a little bit loaded. Actually he's totally loaded. And a little tipsy. Let's bring him back..... As Batman! .......yes.

[@ItsAnotherDanny]

I'd love to see a Batman Beyond film, with Keaton as old man Bruce Wayne.

[@MedalionDS9]

You sorta will have this in the new Flash movie... Keaton returns as his classic Batman, older, in a multiverse crossover

[@marveldreamer]

He end like a king. / Él acaba como un rey. 👏🏻

[@RodolfoAlegre-ff6fq]

Grande Batman Keaton ❤

[@rbleaks818]

People will know him today as MCU’s Vulture but he will forever be known as Batman

[@carminerichards8299]

Yes he is!!

[@jeremyballon]

Bruce Wayne went to Clark Kent State University.

[@smill1985]

LOL!

[@pamelaisley1820]

That’s my Batman!!

[@rathofturkey]

“Powerful“ is a stretch but his point is spot on. Have some humility. Have some respect. And don’t be afraid of a bit of hard work. Those three things alone will get you very far.

[@blackjohnmcclane3629]

Just heard today he will be in the new flash movie...returning as The Batman.....because he is BATMAN..2020

[@Crackerjacks420]

best batman and best batmobile in my opinion..

[@will-ly4ef]

Gothic style

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

I LOVE THIS MAN!! Great truth in that wisdom for the secret identity of the true human self. And that ending shows he knows a lot about secret identities! lol

[@luiszavarq]

he is the best Batman!

[@joshKirito]

I really appreciated his stories and related to how he first enjoyed school being at Kent State! Same here. He talked about a lot of unique topics and it all flowed together nicely. The point is be a good person, take risks, work hard, and be yourself. -Batman

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

"Uh uh, nuh-nah-nah, nuh-nah-nah, dooh dooh, nuh-nah-nah, nuh-nah-nah... Jumpin' Jack Flash..." "Hold it... hold it! What if we feed the mayonaise right to the tunafish? Oh, this is good, this is good... [to tape recorder] Call Starkist..." - Billy Blazejowski kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqW3ZKV3pJematU

[@p0ppyfarr95]

He's still got it!!! Michael Keaton should do Batman for animated movies!!!

[@andresastudillo5242]

Un Batman inolvidable Michael Keaton....

[@nataliesaldana209]

He is Batman 🖤

[@thevossross]

Michael Keaton is the Vulture now in Spiderman, but still He is Batman! 1989!!! such a good original film

[@MichaelBatmanKeaton]

GREATESt BATMAM EVER

[@Thedude763]

Il primo batman che vidi al cinema quando uscì.

[@Luis-uj6ni]

IT Had To Be Said And IT Was Said

[@maxhamlin38]

Growing up in stow, the town right next to kent, I loved the fact that Michael keaton attended kent state...i'm all of the time wondering if stood in the same spots that I did, viewed the same things that I viewed.

[@wickedpissa25]

Doctor Batman!

[@matthewgrant2785]

Best batman

[@stylez893]

Owned

[@joseforzaatleti7740]

I' m Batman"... Damn right, Michael. Damn right

[@Leo.AC.]

Great!!!

[@randomgamer7888]

Now that's how you give a speech

[@Cedrclovesutube]

Yes the real BATMAN!

[@nicolacallegari8390]

My Hero Real Batman

[@MrEufonico]

Thanks button and michael keaton

[@usagi18]

"Its showtime" would also have been awesome... but Batman is Batman

[@RAE10182504]

The perfect way to end a speech.

[@bosskudibumikenyalang]

He's back in the Flash 2023

[@josephkush1032]

He was such a a good vulture

[@yauyuso]

So very true up till the end

[@JimmyCaravan]

Recaf.Decaf are you implying he isn't Batman?

[@matthewkrojnik9532]

for me forever :) 1989 da best

[@stevenkimdmd]

No, you lived long enough to see yourself become the villain. You are Vulture now.

[@1990Thunderbolt]

17:59

[@godzirareborn9921]

Michael Keaton:"I am Batman!" Billons of fans from Russia to Rapa-Nui:"Of course you are!"

[@txk7512]

If they were to make a batman beyond movie, I would make him Bruce Wayne

[@purple2275]

Yes you fkg are 😍

[@tigertraveler3156]

Yes. . He is

[@bestwl]

18:05 Keaton's expression after he dropped The Line 😁

[@richardmolano5538]

I love Christian Bale’s Bat but Keaton’s Batman will always be the ABSOLUTELY BEST BATMAN !

[@sharkymagnum9756]

He needs to play Bruce Wayne again...especially after seeing him in American Assassin!!!

[@Pwg1985]

My favorite Batman. And that’s why. He is the only batman💯💯💯💯

[@hikingbird42]

He would sure fit as old Bruce Wayne if they ever did a batman beyond movie!

[@rmdva]

Epico

[@hizkiasondakh1833]

he's BATMAN!!

[@alfredszabo1817]

Michael Keaton is the Batman!!!! And Jack Nicholson is Joker Forever and after!!!! "One more thing" Did you turn off the alarm when you get home?! Peter Falk

[@peterburman5193]

There's no such thing as "free education." Just because the student doesn't pay for it, doesn't mean it's free. The taxpayers shouldn't have to foot that bill.

[@murilodutra4887]

I’m Batman.

[@thomasandersonrittberg2903]

Very Cool Strong Words Of Michael ( I'M BATMAN) Cool

[@jairfernandosotolopez801]

I have three words for you. And those three words are: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

[@k1ngfalcongaming783]

He dropped out of Kent, but he's considered an alumni? LOLOLOL

[@worldwalker2709]

Yeah it’s sad and he got paid $100,000 for the speech. Sad!

[@joshKirito]

K1NG FalconGaming he would have graduated, but his acting career took off. And it's very expensive to be in college. He was working many jobs to afford it and took gap years to work and pay for college. Part of being an actor is putting yourself out there at times that may not be ideal for you. And he did learn from being here and he became Batman so that's good enough for me. Thank you Micheal Keaton for the visit!

[@worldwalker2709]

He also got paid 100k just to speak. Sad!

[@joshKirito]

World Walker everything comes with a price. Kent has the moolah, they have a billion dollar 10 year plan in the works, not to mention they just finished about a 300 million 5 year plan. Kent has stacks

[@worldwalker2709]

Who cares it’s still petty to give a speech at your former school for money

[@McD5791]

@ 17:58 - mic drop

[@monam5962]

I'm Batman 😍

[@salzstreuer4859]

I'm batman😂♥️♥️♥️

[@tomgriffiths2622]

He is BATMAN!!! SORRY Mr. West

[@alperensenturk5394]

Kenya West?

[@elrincongeek1413]

@@alperensenturk5394 Adam West the 60s Batman

[@bulletclubforlife454]

Thats mr professor patrick

[@PsypherWolf]

Are you vengeance? Are you the night?

[@antoine-ramonkortzorg8755]

He is Batman!!!

[@swanhtet1]

*Wayne's* speech at *Kent* University

[@tonystewart4113]

The crowd just ate it up!!!

[@jvo8068]

I think if he had the chance to return as Batman, he would. Maybe he can come back in a Batman Beyond film!!! 1.Michael Keaton 2.Ben Affleck 3.Christian Bale

[@luciangrofsorean5332]

He's back!

[@jvo8068]

@@luciangrofsorean5332 💪💪💪

[@jonnnyren6245]

Is Mike trying to compete with RDJ? Maybe I dunno. But all I know is, Michael Keaton is my Batman.

[@jatfield]

Spoiler alert!

[@famousmonster369beetlegeus2]

! Dont care if he was intoxicated that was killer!

[@adamdemgar2798]

Doctor Michael Keaton?

[@intanpratiwi9977]

So mr Wayne gave a lot of grant to this University

[@ThaChazo]

Yes!...lmao

[@user-do3ru1ve9n]

if youre batman then whos vulture? lol