Michael Keaton Honored as Hasty Pudding Man of the Year

The Batman and Beetlejuice star was roasted by the Harvard theater group.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Michael Keaton, known for his roles in films like Batman and Beetlejuice, was honored as the 2026 Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Man of the Year at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In addition to accepting the prize, Keaton was also roasted by the theater group. Previous recipients of the award include other notable actors such as Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks, and Harrison Ford.

Why it matters

The Hasty Pudding Man of the Year award is a prestigious honor given by the oldest collegiate theatrical organization in the United States. Receiving this recognition from Harvard's renowned theater group is a significant achievement that highlights Keaton's acclaimed acting career and cultural impact.

The details

Michael Keaton was named the 2026 Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Man of the Year in December 2025. On February 7, 2026, he was honored at a ceremony in Farkas Hall on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In addition to accepting the award, Keaton was also roasted by the theater group, a longstanding tradition for the honorees.

  • Michael Keaton was named the 2026 Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Man of the Year in December 2025.
  • The award ceremony took place on February 7, 2026, at Farkas Hall on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The players

Michael Keaton

An American actor known for his roles in films such as Batman, Beetlejuice, and Birdman, for which he received an Academy Award nomination.

Hasty Pudding Theatricals

The oldest collegiate theatrical organization in the United States, based at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Daisy Nussbaum

The President and Man of the Year Coordinator of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals.

Jon Hamm

The 2025 recipient of the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year award.

Rose Byrne

The 2026 recipient of the Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year award.

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What they’re saying

“We are beyond thrilled to honor Michael Keaton as our 2026 Man of the Year.”

— Daisy Nussbaum, President and Man of the Year Coordinator, Hasty Pudding Theatricals (Instagram)

“The Pudding has big plans for Keaton on the Farkas Hall stage. We know he can handle the Joker, but let's see if he can handle the jokes.”

— Daisy Nussbaum, President and Man of the Year Coordinator, Hasty Pudding Theatricals (Instagram)

What’s next

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals will honor Rose Byrne as their 2026 Woman of the Year on February 13, 2026.

The takeaway

Michael Keaton's recognition as the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year highlights his enduring impact and acclaim as an acclaimed actor in Hollywood. The honor from Harvard's prestigious theater group underscores Keaton's cultural significance and the lasting impression he has made through his diverse and acclaimed body of work.