In honor of Val Kilmer’s birthday, click through and see photos of the star through the years. Val Kilmer appears on stage at a screening of ‘Top Gun’ in Austin, Texas in Sep. Val studied at Hollywood's Professional's School and, in his teens, entered Juilliard's drama program. His mother, born in Indiana, was from a Swedish family, and his father was from Texas. Val continued to act in the following decades, including appearances in ‘The Traveler’, ‘MacGruber’, and a cameo in Tenacious D’s video ‘To Be The Best.’ He was diagnosed with throat cancer later in life, permanently affecting his voice and his acting career. Val Kilmer was born in Los Angeles, California, to Gladys Swanette (Ekstadt) and Eugene Dorris Kilmer, who was a real estate developer and aerospace equipment distributor. In 2005, his role in ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’ was well-received by critics despite its limited release. After that, Val put on the cape and cowl for ‘Batman Forever.’ His take on the Caped Crusader was mixed, and his career took a few bumps. Portraying Doc Holiday, Val’s line “I’m your huckleberry” became an iconic piece of Hollywood pop culture. In 1993, he etched his place in the pop-culture history books with a role in ‘Tombstone’. By transforming into the rocker and singing all the music throughout the movie, Val’s fame skyrocketed. In Oliver Stone’s biopic, ‘The Doors’ he played Jim Morrison. From there, he continued his rise to fame by starring in ‘Willow’ and ‘Kill Me Again. Though he had been in films like ‘The Outsiders’ and ‘Top Secret!’, he became a staple of the late 1980s after in ‘Top Gun’ as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky. 31, 1959, is one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors.

Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News Primary Menu Menu Close MenuĪdventure time! Val Kilmer has played fighter pilots, cowboys, superheroes, and rock stars - it seems there is no character he can’t tackle.

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