Strip District in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Michael Keaton
The actor famously known for his title roles as Batman, Birdman, and Beetlejuice was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. Under his stage name Michael Keaton, Michael John Douglas is credited as appearing in nearly 100 movies and TV series, ranging from hit comedies like "Night Shift" and "Mr. Mom" to award-winning dramas such as "Spotlight" and "Dopesick." He began his career at the local public television station, WQED.
Erected 2025 by Pittsburgh Walk of Fame.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is September 5, 1951.
Location. 40° 27.083′ N, 79° 59.124′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in the Strip District. It is at the intersection of Smallman Street and 18th Street, on the left when traveling east on Smallman Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1827 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh PA 15222, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Benson (here, next to this marker); Andy Warhol (here, next to this marker); Roberto Clemente (here, next to this marker); Jonas Salk (a few steps from this marker); Nellie Bly (a few steps from this marker); Fred Rogers (a few steps from this marker); August Wilson (a few steps from this marker); H. J. Heinz (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.

