Val Kilmer

Born:31. prosince 1959

Place of Birth:Los Angeles, California, USA

Died:1. dubna 2025

Known For:Acting

Biography

Val Kilmer, born Val Edward Kilmer on December 31, 1959, left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment with his versatile acting skills. While many know him for his roles in iconic films like "Top Gun" and "Batman Forever," Kilmer's journey to stardom began on the stage before transitioning to the big screen.

In the mid-1980s, Kilmer captivated audiences with his comedic timing in films like "Top Secret!" and "Real Genius," showcasing his ability to effortlessly blend humor with charm. These early roles laid the foundation for his successful career in Hollywood, where he continued to impress both critics and fans alike.

The 1990s marked a turning point for Kilmer as he took on challenging and diverse roles that showcased his range as an actor. From portraying the enigmatic Jim Morrison in "The Doors" to the iconic Doc Holliday in "Tombstone," Kilmer proved his ability to inhabit complex characters with depth and authenticity.

His portrayal of Batman in "Batman Forever" solidified his status as a leading man in the industry, while his performances in films like "Heat" and "The Saint" further established him as a versatile actor capable of tackling a variety of genres with ease.

As the early 2000s rolled around, Kilmer continued to impress audiences with his nuanced performances in films like "The Salton Sea" and "Spartan," demonstrating his commitment to his craft and his willingness to take on challenging roles that pushed the boundaries of his talent.

In addition to his work on the big screen, Kilmer also lent his voice to the iconic character KITT in "Knight Rider," showcasing his versatility as a performer across different mediums. His willingness to explore different facets of storytelling and character development set him apart in an industry known for its ever-changing landscape.

Throughout his career, Kilmer's dedication to his craft and his ability to bring authenticity to every role he inhabited earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. His legacy as an actor continues to endure, with his performances standing the test of time and solidifying his place in cinematic history.

Val Kilmer's impact on the world of entertainment is undeniable, and his contributions to film will be remembered for years to come. His talent, charisma, and passion for his craft have left an indelible mark on Hollywood, ensuring that his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of actors and filmmakers.

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True Romance

Mentor

1993

Clarence marries hooker Alabama, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood, while the owners of the coke try to reclaim it.

Top Gun: Maverick

Adm. Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky

2022

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell finds himself training a detachment of TOP GUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen.

Top Gun

Ice

1986

For Lieutenant Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell and his friend and co-pilot Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw, being accepted into an elite training school for fighter pilots is a dream come true. But a tragedy, as well as personal demons, will threaten Pete's dreams of becoming an ace pilot.

Heat

Chris Shiherlis

1995

Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.

The Prince of Egypt

Moses (voice)

1998

The strong bond between two brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.

Tombstone

Doc Holliday

1993

Legendary marshal Wyatt Earp, now a weary gunfighter, joins his brothers Morgan and Virgil to pursue their collective fortune in the thriving mining town of Tombstone. But Earp is forced to don a badge again and get help from his notorious pal Doc Holliday when a gang of renegade brigands and rustlers begins terrorizing the town.

Déjà Vu

Agent Pryzwarra

2006

Called in to recover evidence in the aftermath of a horrific explosion on a New Orleans ferry, Federal agent Doug Carlin gets pulled away from the scene and taken to a top-secret government lab that uses a time-shifting surveillance device to help prevent crime.

Willow

Madmartigan

1988

The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.

Batman Forever

Bruce Wayne / Batman

1995

In the looming shadows of Gotham City, two villainous souls devise twin schemes of revenge against the city's dark guardian. Two-Face, disfigured by chance and fueled by vengeance, is obsessed with destroying Batman, while the Riddler, a disillusioned genius, pursues the destruction of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Together they've hatched a plot to absorb and control the minds of all of Gotham City's residents, and only Batman and his new partner, Robin, can stop them! But the Dark Knight is hindered by a mystery from his own childhood. He must hope that a new found love can help him overcome the incident that made him what he is. In the end, he must decide: will he be Batman—forever?

Top Secret!

Nick Rivers

1984

Popular and dashing American singer Nick Rivers travels to East Germany to perform in a music festival. When he loses his heart to the gorgeous Hillary Flammond, he finds himself caught up in an underground resistance movement. Rivers joins forces with Agent Cedric and Flammond to attempt the rescue of her father, Dr. Paul, from the Germans, who have captured the scientist in hopes of coercing him into building a new naval mine.

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

Bluntman

2019

Jay and Silent Bob embark on a cross-country mission to stop Hollywood from rebooting a film based on their comic book characters Bluntman and Chronic.

The Snowman

Rafto

2017

Detective Harry Hole investigates the disappearance of a woman whose pink scarf is found wrapped around an ominous looking snowman.

Alexander

Philip

2004

Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.

Felon

John Smith

2008

A family man convicted of killing an intruder must cope with life afterward in the violent penal system.

Planes

Bravo (voice)

2013

Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true.

Val

Self

2021

For over 40 years Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood’s most mercurial and/or misunderstood actors has been documenting his own life and craft through film and video. He has amassed thousands of hours of footage, from 16mm home movies made with his brothers, to time spent in iconic roles for blockbuster movies like Top Gun, The Doors, Tombstone, and Batman Forever. This raw, wildly original and unflinching documentary reveals a life lived to extremes and a heart-filled, sometimes hilarious look at what it means to be an artist and a complex man.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Gay Perry

2005

A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl and a detective who's been training him for his upcoming role...

Kill the Irishman

Joe Manditski

2011

Over the summer of 1976, thirty-six bombs detonate in the heart of Cleveland while a turf war raged between Irish mobster Danny Greene and the Italian mafia. Based on a true story, Kill the Irishman chronicles Greene's heroic rise from a tough Cleveland neighborhood to become an enforcer in the local mob.

Song to Song

Duane

2017

In this modern love story set against the Austin, Texas music scene, two entangled couples — struggling songwriters Faye and BV, and music mogul Cook and the waitress whom he ensnares — chase success through a rock ‘n’ roll landscape of seduction and betrayal.

The Island of Dr. Moreau

Montgomery

1996

A shipwrecked sailor stumbles upon a mysterious island and is shocked to discover that a brilliant scientist and his lab assistant have found a way to combine human and animal DNA—with horrific results.

MacGruber

Cunth

2010

Ex-special operative MacGruber is called back into action to take down his archenemy, Dieter Von Cunth, who's in possession of a nuclear warhead and bent on destroying Washington, DC.

The Ghost and the Darkness

Col. John Henry Patterson

1996

Sir Robert Beaumont is behind schedule on a railroad in Africa. Enlisting noted engineer John Henry Patterson to right the ship, Beaumont expects results. Everything seems great until the crew discovers the mutilated corpse of the project's foreman, seemingly killed by a lion. After several more attacks, Patterson calls in famed hunter Charles Remington, who has finally met his match in the bloodthirsty lions.

Palo Alto

Stewart

2013

A lack of parental guidance encourages teens in an affluent California town to rebel with substance abuse and casual sex.

The Doors

Jim Morrison

1991

The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.

Masked and Anonymous

Animal Wrangler

2003

A nation wracked with civil war and social unrest anticipates a giant charity concert, organized by deceptive promoter Uncle Sweetheart, who plans on raking in huge sums for himself from the event. Headlining is legendary musician Jack Fate, whose prison time is cut short with Sweetheart's help. Meanwhile, journalist Tom Friend investigates the corrupt concert and sets out to unmask the truth to the public.

Mindhunters

Jake Harris

2004

Trainees in the FBI's psychological profiling program must put their training into practice when they discover a killer in their midst. Based very loosely on Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None.

Real Genius

Chris Knight

1985

When teenage geniuses Mitch Taylor and Chris Knight, working on an advanced laser project, learn that the military wants to use it as a weapon, they decide to thwart the plan.

How to Rob a Bank

Chris Shiherlis (archive footage)

2024

In this true-crime documentary, a charismatic rebel in 1990s Seattle pulls off an unprecedented string of bank robberies straight out of the movies.

Red Planet

Robby Gallagher

2000

Astronauts search for solutions to save a dying Earth by searching on Mars, only to have the mission go terribly awry.

Twixt

Hall Baltimore

2011

A struggling horror writer visiting a small town on a book tour gets caught up in a murder mystery involving a young girl. That night in a dream, he is approached by a mysterious young ghost named V.

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans

Stevie Pruit

2009

Terrence McDonagh is a New Orleans Police sergeant, who receives a medal and a promotion to lieutenant for heroism during Hurricane Katrina. Due to his heroic act, McDonagh injures his back and becomes addicted to prescription pain medication. He then finds himself involved with a drug dealer who is suspected of murdering a family of African immigrants.

Spartan

Scott

2004

U.S. government agent Scott is assigned to rescue the daughter of a high-ranking government official. As willing as he is to bend the rules to get things done, though, Scott is shocked to find that others are willing to go even further to protect a political career.

The Saint

Simon Templar

1997

Simon Templar (The Saint), is a thief for hire, whose latest job to steal the secret process for cold fusion puts him at odds with a traitor bent on toppling the Russian government, as well as the woman who holds its secret.

The Missing

Lt. Jim Ducharme

2003

When rancher and single mother of two Maggie Gilkeson sees her teenage daughter, Lily, kidnapped by Apache rebels, she reluctantly accepts the help of her estranged father, Samuel, in tracking down the kidnappers. Along the way, the two must learn to reconcile the past and work together if they are going to have any hope of getting Lily back before she is taken over the border and forced to become a prostitute.

Delgo

Bogardus (voice)

2008

In a divided land, it takes a rebellious boy and his clandestine love for a Princess of an opposing race to stop a war orchestrated by a power hungry villain.

The Salton Sea

Tom Van Allen | Danny Parker

2002

After the murder of his beloved wife, a man in search of redemption is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey, he befriends slacker Jimmy "The Finn", becomes involved in rescuing his neighbor Colette from her own demons, and gets entangled in a web of deceit full of unexpected twists and turns.

Pollock

Willem DeKooning

2000

In August of 1949, Life Magazine ran a banner headline that begged the question: "Jackson Pollock: Is he the greatest living painter in the United States?" The film is a look back into the life of an extraordinary man, a man who has fittingly been called "an artist dedicated to concealment, a celebrity who nobody knew." As he struggled with self-doubt, engaging in a lonely tug-of-war between needing to express himself and wanting to shut the world out, Pollock began a downward spiral.

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