Bruce Wayne (1989 film series character)

Bruce Wayne
Burton and Schumacher's Batman and DC Extended Universe character
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne / Batman in Batman Returns (1992)
First appearance	Batman (1989)
Last appearance	The Flash (2023)
Based on	Batman by Bob Kane Bill Finger
Adapted by	Tim Burton Joel Schumacher Daniel Waters Wesley Strick Sam Hamm Warren Skaaren Akiva Goldsman Lee Batchler Janet Scott Batchler Andy Muschietti Christina Hodson
Portrayed by	Michael Keaton (Batman, Batman Returns, The Flash) Val Kilmer (Batman Forever) George Clooney (Batman & Robin, The Flash)
In-universe information
Alias	Batman
Occupation	Philanthropist Vigilante
Family	Thomas Wayne (father) Martha Wayne (mother) Alfred Pennyworth (surrogate father)
Significant others	Vicki Vale Selina Kyle Chase Meridian Julie Madison
Children	Dick Grayson (surrogate son)
Home	Wayne Manor, Gotham City
Abilities	Genius-level intellect Expert detective Master martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant Master tactician, strategist, and field commander Peak human physical and mental condition Mastery of stealth and espionage Utilizes high-tech equipment and weapons

Bruce Wayne, better known by his vigilante superhero alias Batman, is a fictional character who is featured as the main protagonist in Warner Bros.' initial Batman film series (1989–1997), and later as a supporting character in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film The Flash (2023). Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, he was portrayed by Michael Keaton in Tim Burton's Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), before being recast with Val Kilmer and George Clooney in Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever (1995) and Batman & Robin (1997) respectively. Both Keaton and Clooney reprised their roles in The Flash, which retroactively incorporates versions of them into two alternate timelines of the DCEU's continuity.^[1] Keaton's portrayal of the character was critically acclaimed and influenced subsequent interpretations.^[2]