List Of Top 10 Best Val Kilmer Movies And Tv Shows From His Career
Kilmer (born December 31, 1959) is an American actor who has appeared in a number of films. After beginning his career as a theater actor, Kilmer gained national attention for his roles in comedic films such as Top Secret! (1984) and Real Genius (1985). He also appeared in the military action picture "Top Gun" (1986) and the fantasy film "Willow" (1988), among others (1988).
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Kilmer (born December 31, 1959) is an American actor who has appeared in a number of films. After beginning his career as a theater actor, Kilmer gained national attention for his roles in comedic films such as Top Secret! (1984) and Real Genius (1985). He also appeared in the military action picture "Top Gun" (1986) and the fantasy film "Willow" (1988), among others (1988).
One of Kilmer's most well-known roles is that of real-life figures in films, such as Jim Morrison in The Doors (1991), an apparition of Elvis Presley in True Romance (1993), Doc Holliday in Tombstone (1993), John H. Patterson in The Ghost and the Darkness (1996), John Holmes in Wonderland (2003), and Philip II of Macedon in Alexander (2004), among many others. Among his other roles are those of Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman Forever (1995), Simon Templar in The Saint (1997), and Moses in The Prince of Egypt (2001).
His performances as Chris in Heat (1995) and as "Gay Perry" in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) got him nominations for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor in each of those years.
Additionally, Kilmer is the author of the memoir I'm Your Huckleberry: A Memoir, which will be released in 2020. It was published in 2021, and it tells the story of Kilmer's life via never-before-seen archival video and materials filmed by Kilmer himself, as well as new interviews with Kilmer.
Gladys Swanette Kilmer (née Ekstadt; 1928–2019) and Eugene Dorris Kilmer (1921–1993), an aerospace equipment distributor and real estate entrepreneur, welcomed him into the world on December 31, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, where he spent his childhood. Swedish ancestry may be traced back to his mother's family.
His father's ancestors came from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, including English, Scottish-Irish, French, and German descent. At the age of 8, his parents separated and he was left with his mother and stepfather. A gold miner in New Mexico, near the Arizona border, was Kilmer's great-grandfather. He was 15 when his younger brother, Wesley, drowned in a jacuzzi in 1977. Kilmer's younger brother Wesley had epilepsy. Their father died in 1993, leaving them without a father figure in their lives.
They were both in Kevin Spacey's high school. Mare Winningham, his high school sweetheart, was a model. He was the youngest individual ever to be admitted into the Juilliard School's Drama Division, where he was a member of Group 10 at the time.
Kilmer co-wrote and appeared in the play How It All Began, which was presented at the Public Theater as part of the New York Shakespeare Festival in 1981, while still a student at Juilliard. In 1983, Kilmer turned down a part in Francis Ford Coppola's film The Outsiders because he was already committed to theatrical production in London. A production of The Slab Boys, starring Kevin Bacon, Sean Penn, and Jackie Earle Haley, was staged off-Broadway in 1983.
He appeared in an episode of the ABC Afterschool Special called One Too Many, which was an educational drama about drinking and driving that also featured a young Michelle Pfeiffer. That same year, he received his first off-stage acting role (excluding television commercials), which was in a drinking and driving educational drama called One Too Many. As well as releasing a book of his own poetry in 1983, Kilmer also released a collection of poems inspired by his time working with Pfeiffer, titled My Edens After Burns. The collection of poetry is difficult to come by and very costly; even second-hand copies may sell for upwards of $300 or more per volume.
In the comedic parody of the espionage film, Top Secret!, he was given the lead role as an American rock and roll star, which gave him his first major break in the industry. Kevin Kilmer performed every song on screen and went on to record an album under the name of the film character, "Nick Rivers," which was published in 2004. He developed a reputation as a lady’s man while gaining increasingly significant jobs and prominence, dating a number of women, some of whom were several years his seniors, such as Cher and Ellen Barkin.
Heat 1995
There's no denying that "Heat" is a cinematic classic in every way. Michael Mann's superb criminal thriller, written and directed by himself, brings Al Pacino and Robert De Niro together. De Niro plays a fictional criminal mastermind called Neil McCauley, who is attempting to keep his gang in check. The main storyline revolves around McCauley and his crew.
Meanwhile, the detective on McCauley's trail (played by De Niro) is dealing with his own problems while attempting to apprehend the criminal. Heat stars Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Diane Venora, Amy Brenneman, Ashley Judd, Natalie Portman, Dennis Haysbert, and Danny Trejo among a stellar ensemble that also includes Jon Voight and Tom Sizemore.
Heat (1995) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
Batman Forever 1995
As Batman, Michael Keaton starred in two films, one of which was Batman Returns. After that, Keaton handed the metaphorical baton to Kilmer. The Riddler and Two-Face were played by Jim Carrey and Tommy Lee Jones, respectively, in the film directed by Joel Schumacher.
Of course, being "Batman" isn't as simple as it seems on the surface. Kilmer was unable to move because of the weight of the outfit. Despite this, he was nevertheless able to provide a strong addition to the "Batman" picture series.
Batman Forever (1995) Official Trailer - Val Kilmer, Jim Carrey, Tommy Lee Jones Superhero Movie HD
Willow 1988
The fantasy drama, directed by Ron Howard and produced by George Lucas, premiered in 1988. Willow is set in a magical country and follows a farmer who transforms into a reluctant hero on a journey to rescue a baby from the wicked queen who is on a mission to conquer the whole planet.
Willow is played by Warwick Davis, while Madmartigan is played by Val Kilmer in this action-adventure. On the set of the film, Kilmer ran across his ex-wife, Joanne Whalley (Whalley played Sorsha, a warrior turned love interest of Madmartigan).
Willow Official Trailer #2 - Val Kilmer, Warwick Davis Movie (1988) HD
Real Genius 1985
When you think of Kilmer's filmography, "Real Genius" may not be the first picture that springs to mind, but it is one that is well worth your time to see.
This 1980s comedy follows a group of young geniuses who, unbeknownst to them, are working on a high-powered laser for what they believe to be a university project, but which is really a part of a covert project commissioned by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
Real Genius (1/8) Movie CLIP - All Brain, No Penis (1985) HD
Tombstone 1993
With the help of George P. Cosmatos, the tale of Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell) and Doc Holiday (Kilmer) comes to life in this classic western. The film "Tombstone," which was released on Christmas Day in 1993, follows Earp and his brother as they leave their gun-slinging habits behind and begin a new life in Tombstone, Arizona.
Things don't always go as well as intended, but the overall story revolves around the friendship between Earp and Holiday.
TOMBSTONE Clip - Peach of a Hand (1993) Val Kilmer
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 2005
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, a 2005 murder mystery starring Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr., is a must-see. The story revolves around a criminal who manages to get a part in a Hollywood film while on the run from the law. When Kilmer participated in a Reddit AMA in 2017, he spoke about his experiences working with Downey and director Shane Black.
His friends and he had a lot of fun together. "If you look at the behind-the-scenes video, you will see what I mean. I spoil so many takes because Downey has me screaming that he becomes angry and insists that I "keep going, keep going." Shane, on the other hand, is the greatest. It's so out of the ordinary. "You're really clever."
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) Official Trailer - Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer Movie HD
At First Sight 1999
Changing gears, the film "At First Sight" is a romantic comedy-drama. Amy is played by Mira Sorvino, a New York City architect who gets a much-needed spa day and falls head over heels in love with a blind massage therapist (Kilmer).
Inspired by the tale of Shirl Jennings, a woman who was named to a shortlist of individuals who were given the opportunity to recover their sight after a lifetime of blindness, the film is set in the present day.
At First Sight Official Trailer #1 - Val Kilmer Movie (1999) HD
Top Gun 1986
"Top Gun," one of the most well-known cult films, is set at a weapons school where naval fighters train in aerial combat. Tom Cruise portrays Maverick, a brash and arrogant hotshot boxer who comes into conflict with fellow student LT. Tom "Iceman" Kazansky in this action-packed drama (Kilmer).
Additionally, Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt, and Kelly McGillis are included in the production.
Top Gun (1986) Official Trailer - Tom Cruise Movie
The Doors 1991
As Jim Morrison in the film "The Doors," Kilmer played one of his most emotional and difficult roles to date. After shooting the 1991 biography directed by Oliver Stone, he stated that he needed treatment after living in character for a year and a half.
In addition to Meg Ryan, Kyle MacLachlan, Frank Whaley, Kathleen Quinlan, and Kevin Dillon, the film also stars Kyle MacLachlan, Frank Whaley, Kathleen Quinlan, and Kevin Dillon.
The Doors (1991) Official Movie Trailer
The Island Of Dr. Moreau 1996
"The Island of Dr. Moreau" was one of Marlon Brando's last leading performances, and it was a critical and commercial failure on a number of levels. The film, which is based on the book of the same name, is directed by John Frankenheimer and revolves around a mad scientist (played by Marlon Brando) who is covertly producing animal-human hybrids on an isolated island.
Dr. Montgomery, a former neurosurgeon who now works as a law enforcement officer on the island, was played by Kilmer, who took over for Bruce Willis. The film production was plagued by problems, resulting in an all-around catastrophic production, some of which Kilmer recorded on his own home recordings, which are included in his new documentary, The Last Picture Show.
Both reviewers and moviegoers were critical of the film "The Island of Dr. Moreau." Kilmer was even nominated for a Razzie Award (for Worst Supporting Actor). Nonetheless, "The Island of Dr. Moreau" is a cult classic in its own right, as well as a competent '90s thriller.
The Island Of Dr. Moreau Trailer 1996
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