Val Kilmer, 1959-2025

Born on December 31, 1959, in Los Angeles, Kilmer attended Julliard School in New York and after initially working in theatre made his film debut in the cult spy spoof Top Secret! (1984).

His star would hit its zenith in the 90s as he achieved both commercial success in Batman Forever (1995) and critical acclaim for his performances in The Doors (1991), Tombstone (1993) and Heat (1995).

Later in his career, he focused more on character roles and later on also returned to theatre.

In 2015 he was diagnosed with throat cancer. Despite initially recovering following treatment, his health remained fragile until the end of his life. His final screen appearance came in Top Gun: Maverick (2022).

Want to read more about his life in his own words? Val Kilmer wrote an autobiography in 2020:

I'm your Huckleberry (Book), by Val Kilmer
"Legendary actor Val Kilmer shares the stories behind his most beloved roles, reminisces about his star-studded career and love life, and reveals the truth behind his recent health struggles in a remarkably candid autobiography. Kilmer reflects on his acclaimed career, recounts his high-profile romances, chronicles his spiritual journey and reveals details of his recent throat cancer diagnosis and recovery-about which he has disclosed little until now. I'm Your Huckleberry-taken from the famous line Kilmer delivers as Holliday in Tombstone-is ultimately a deeply moving reflection on mortality and the mysteries of life" (Catalogue)

Top Gun : Maverick (DVD)
"After more than 30 years of service as one of the navy's top aviators, Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it." (Catalogue) (Also available on BluRay)

The snowman (DVD)
"When an elite crime squad's lead detective investigates the disappearance of a victim on the first snow of winter, he fears an elusive serial killer may be active again. With the help of a brilliant recruit, the cop must connect decades-old cold cases to the brutal new one if he hopes to outwit this unthinkable evil before the next snowfall." (Catalogue)

Kiss, kiss, bang, bang (DVD)
"They say love and money don't mix, but you can't blame Harry Lockhart for trying. He's been whisked from a life of petty crime to Hollywood, where he'll audition for the role of a movie detective and be tutored for the part by a private eye. Now all Harry has to do is convinve the dream girl he meets that he's an actual detective. And try not to stumble over the corpses as reel life abruptly gives way to real." (Catalogue)

Prince of Egypt (DVD)
"The extraordinary tale of two brothers - one born of royal blood, one an orphan with a secret past - is brought to life as never before, with unforgettable characters voiced by a roster of stars as impressive as any ever assembled for a feature film. Growing up the best of friends, the two share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth ultimately sets them at odds, as one becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on earth, the other the chosen leader of his people. Their final confrontation will forever change their lives - and the world." (Catalogue)

Heat (DVD)
Hunters and their prey--Neil and his professional criminal crew hunt to score big money targets (banks, vaults, armoured cars) and are, in turn, hunted by Lt. Vincent Hanna and his team of cops in the Robbery/Homicide police division. A botched job puts Hanna onto their trail while they regroup and try to put together one last big 'retirement' score. Neil and Vincent are similar in many ways, including their troubled personal lives. Thus the stage is set for the suspenseful ending...." (Catalogue)

Batman forever (BluRay)
"The caped crusader returns to fight Two-Face and The Riddler, whilst pursuing the lovely Chase Meridian. Trusty superhero sidekick Robin makes his first appearance in this movie series. Two-Face just wants Batman dead and The Riddler is happy to help him." (IMDb.com)

Tombstone (DVD)
"George P. Cosmatos presents the Director's Cut of his incredibly popular Tombstone, the action-packed, star- studded western that brings the legendary feud between the Earps and the Clantons to life. Former U.S. Marshall Wyatt Earp's plan for peace, quiet and prosperity misfires when he, his brother and the outrageous rogue Doc Holliday encounter that ruthless band of outlaws, the Cowboys. Gripping performances and explosive action fill the screen in this legendary western about Tombstone and the gunfight at the O.K. Corral." (Catalogue)

True romance (DVD)
"Lovers find themselves in possession of a suitcase full of valuable mob contraband and plan to take the goods from Detroit to Los Angeles to sell them, but the gangsters and the police have other ideas." (Catalogue)

Willow (DVD)
"In the dungeons of the castle of the evil Queen-sorceress Bavmorda, a prisoner gives birth to a child who, according to an ancient prophecy, will put an end to the reign of the Queen. A midwife saves the child from the wrath of Bavmorda, but is forced to throw her cradle in a river when reached by the hounds of the Queen. The river brings the child near a village of dwarves, and the little Willow finds and adopts her. When the hounds reach the village, Willow begins a difficult journey to bring the baby back to her people to fulfil the prophecy" (Catalogue)

Top gun (DVD)
"Young Navy pilots compete against each other on the ground and in the air at the elite Fighter Weapons School." (Catalogue)