Who is Val Kilmer: Biography, Net Worth & more
Val Kilmer is a celebrated American actor, and TV producer. He is known widely for his roles as Batman in Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever (1995). He has also starred in several other top class movies from the 90s and 2000s. He played a role in The Saint (1997), Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) and his most recent role as Iceman in Top Gun: Maverick (2022).
Who is Val Kilmer?
Val Edward Kilmer is an American actor born on December 31, 1959 in Los Angeles, California, United States. His parents are Gladys Swanette and Eugene Dorris Kilmer. Val was the second of three male children. His mother is of Swedish descent and his father ancestry cuts across several others; English, Irish, Scottish, Germ an and Cherokee roots. When Val was just eight years old, his parents separated. Kilmer attended Chatsworth High School. He became the youngest person at the time to be accepted into the Juilliard School’s Drama Division, where he was a member of Group 10. Kilmer had a high school girlfriend named Mare Winningham.
Kilmer turned down a role in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film The Outsiders, as he had prior theater commitments. In 1983, he appeared off Broadway in The Slab Boys with Kevin Bacon, Sean Penn, and Jackie Earle Haley. That same year, his first off-stage acting role (excluding television commercials) came in the form of an episode of ABC Afterschool Special called One Too Many, which was an educational drama on drinking and driving; it also starred a young Michelle Pfeiffer. His big break came when he received top billing in the comedy spoof of spy movies Top Secret!, in which he played an American rock and roll star. Kilmer sang all the songs in the film and released an album under the film character’s name, “Nick Rivers”. While garnering more substantial roles and prestige, he also gained a reputation as a ladies’ man, dating numerous women.
In December 1993 Batman Forever director Joel Schumacher had seen Tombstone and was most impressed with Kilmer’s performance as Doc Holliday. Schumacher felt him to be perfect for the role of Batman, though at the time, the role was still Michael Keaton’s. In July 1994, Keaton decided not to return for a third Batman film after 1992’s Batman Returns, due to “creative differences”. William Baldwin (who previously worked with Schumacher on Flatliners) was reported to be a top contender, though just days after Keaton dropped out, Kilmer was cast. Kilmer took the role without even knowing who the new director was and without reading the script.
In August 2020, Kilmer shared the screen with his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, for the first time in Paydirt. On June 7, 2018, it was confirmed Kilmer would be reprising his role as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky for the Top Gun sequel Top Gun: Maverick, which was released on May 27, 2022. Val Kilmer has been married before. He was married to Joanne Whalley from 1988 to 1996. This eight year union bore a son Jack and a daughter Mercedes. His net worth is estimated at US$10 million.
What is Val Kilmer’s age, height and weight?
Val Kilmer is 63 years old. He stands at 5′ feet 11¾” іnсhеѕ and he weighs 80 kilograms.
What is Val Kilmer’s Nationality and Ethnicity?
Val Kilmer is an American with Swedish, English, Irish, Scottish, German and Cherokee roots.
What is Val Kilmer’s profession?
Val Kilmer is a film producer, screenwriter, musician, poet, voice actor, film actor, TV producer, stage actor.
Is Val Kilmer able to speak again?
Yes, Val Kilmer is speaking again after a successful throat cancer surgery. He stated “I’m grateful to the entire team at Sonantic who masterfully restored my voice in a way I’ve never imagined possible. As human beings, the ability to communicate is the core of our existence and the side effects from throat cancer have made it difficult for others to understand me.”
Were Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer friends?
Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer are friends. The two movie stars have been friends since they worked together on set in 1986.
Why did Val Kilmer stop acting?
Val Kilmer may have stopped acting for a number of reasons. It maybe his reluctance to honor his contract for the Batman sequels on the one hand or his reputation has a hard nut to crack by being a difficult and demanding individual to work with on-set. Or perhaps he took a long leave to have treatment for his throat cancer. Hollywood roles seems to dry up if the first two points are correct.
How much was Val Kilmer paid for Top Gun 2?
In Top Gun 2, Val Kilmer played the role of Admiral Tom “Iceman” Kazansky. He was paid US$400,000 for that movie role.
Does Val Kilmer have children?
Yes, Val Kilmer has two young adult children. A daughter by name Mercedes Kilmer and a son called Jack Kilmer.
Who is Val Kilmer married to?
Val Kilmer has been married before. He was married to Joanne Whalley from 1988 to 1996. This eight year union bore a son Jack and a daughter Mercedes.
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