Several notable actors, including Ron Perlman and Michael Keaton, who later became famous for their stand-up comedy roles in movies like Sons of Anarchy and the Hellboy movies, began their careers in stand-ups at the age of 21. Keaton was performing stand up at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City before moving into the entertainment industry. His first attempt was at the Improv comedy club in Manhattan, where he saw future stars like Jerry Seinfeld and Gilbert Gottfried rise from behind. However, his comedy career was abruptly interrupted when he was run out of a club by angry hecklers.