Val Kilmer
Acting
1959-12-31 · 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.
movieThe Doors
as Jim Morrison · 1991 · 7.1
movieMemorial: Letters from American Soldiers
as Reader · 1991 · 6.3
movieKill Me Again
as Jack Andrews · 1989 · 6.1
movieBilly the Kid
as William Bonney · 1989 · 7.1
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self · 1988 · 5.6
movieWillow
as Madmartigan · 1988 · 7.0
movieWillow: The Making of an Adventure
as Self / Madmartigan · 1988 · 7.3
movieThe Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains
as Robert Elliot Burns / Elliot Roberts · 1987 · 6.7
movieThe Murders in the Rue Morgue
as Philippe Huron · 1986 · 6.0
movieTop Gun
as Ice · 1986 · 7.1
movieReal Genius
as Chris Knight · 1985 · 6.7
movieOne Too Many
as Eric · 1985 · 0.0
movieTop Secret!
as Nick Rivers · 1984 · 7.1
tvSaturday Night Live
as Self - Host · 1975 · 6.9
tvSaturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited) · 1975 · 6.9
tvABC Afterschool Special
as Eric · 1972 · 6.5
tvThe Oscars
as Self · 1953 · 7.0
tvGolden Globe Awards
as Self - Audience Member · 1944 · 6.9