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Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer

Director & actor · born 31 December 1959 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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.

Where to start: Top Gun: Maverick (2022).

As director 1

As actor 108

TV shows 8

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Val Kilmer movie?

By viewer score, Top Gun: Maverick (2022) at 8.2/10.

What are Val Kilmer’s most popular movies?

Top Gun: Maverick, Top Gun, Heat.

How many movies has Val Kilmer made?

109 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 108 as actor.

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