Alec Baldwin plays the role of Adam Maitland in the 1988 movie 'Beetlejuice'. He is a recently deceased couple who are trying to scare away the new family that has moved into their home. Baldwin's character is the husband of Geena Davis' character, Barbara Maitland. Baldwin's performance in the film was praised by critics and audiences alike, and he earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role.