Quick Facts
Born:
1959-12-31
Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Credits:
139 Total Roles
Val Kilmer
Acting
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Biography
Val Edward Kilmer (December 31, 1959 – April 1, 2025) was an American actor. Originally a stage actor, Kilmer became popular in the mid-1980s after a string of appearances in comedy films, starting with Top Secret! (1984), then the cult classic Real Genius (1985), as well as blockbuster action films, including a role in Top Gun and a lead role in Willow.
During the 1990s, Kilmer gained critical respect after a series of films that were also commercially successful, including his roles as Jim Morrison in The Doors, Doc Holliday in 1993's Tombstone, Batman in 1995's Batman Forever, Chris Shiherlis in 1995's Heat, and Simon Templar in 1997's The Saint. During the early 2000s, Kilmer appeared in several well-received roles, including The Salton Sea, Spartan, and supporting performances in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Alexander, and as the voice of KITT in Knight Rider.
During the 1990s, Kilmer gained critical respect after a series of films that were also commercially successful, including his roles as Jim Morrison in The Doors, Doc Holliday in 1993's Tombstone, Batman in 1995's Batman Forever, Chris Shiherlis in 1995's Heat, and Simon Templar in 1997's The Saint. During the early 2000s, Kilmer appeared in several well-received roles, including The Salton Sea, Spartan, and supporting performances in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Alexander, and as the voice of KITT in Knight Rider.
Known For
Top Gun: Maverick
Adm. Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky
Top Gun
Ice
Heat
Chris Shiherlis
Batman Forever
Bruce Wayne / Batman
Déjà Vu
Paul Pryzwarra
The Prince of Egypt
Moses (voice)
Alexander
Philip
True Romance
Mentor
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | How to Rob a Bank MOVIE | Chris Shiherlis (archive footage) |
| 2023 | Willow: Behind the Magic MOVIE | Self / Madmartigan (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2022 | Top Gun: Maverick MOVIE | Adm. Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky |
| 2021 | Val MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | The Choe Show TV | Self |
| 2021 | The Birthday Cake MOVIE | Uncle Angelo |
| 2021 | A Soldier's Revenge MOVIE | CJ |
| 2021 | Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2020 | Paydirt MOVIE | Sheriff Tucker |
| 2019 | Jay and Silent Bob Reboot MOVIE | Bluntman |