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Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer

Biography

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.

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CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Val Kilmer

Time Loops and Heartbeats: Déjà Vu’s Pulse Still Races

on Déjà Vu | Aug 23, 2025

What if you could rewind time to save a life, but every second you spent unraveling the past tightened the knot of fate? Tony Scott’s Déjà Vu (2006) hurls you into that question with a ferocity that f... Read more

Echoes of Exodus: The Prince of Egypt’s Resonant Tapestry

on The Prince of Egypt | Jul 31, 2025

DreamWorks’ The Prince of Egypt (1998) is a cinematic mosaic that weaves ancient narrative with modern artistry, achieving a rare balance of reverence and ambition. Directed by Brenda Chapman, Steve H... Read more

A Dance of Wit and Woe: Unraveling the Charm of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

on Kiss Kiss Bang Bang | Jul 25, 2025

Shane Black’s Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) is a cinematic cocktail of razor-sharp dialogue, self-aware noir, and unexpected tenderness, served with a twist of Los Angeles grit. Black, directing his own ... Read more

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