WTF Happened to VAL KILMER?

In our latest WTF series, we take a look at some of our favorite stars and filmmakers who have seemingly disappeared or altered their careers over the years to the point that begs the question; WTF happened? Now, before you think we're just picking on celebrities or running some gossip rag stuff, think again! We take a fun (and sometimes funny), researched and fair approach, looking at all angles that led our subject to wherever they are now (which isn't necessarily a bad place at all). If anything, it answers the question on where these fine folks went, how they got there and where you can find 'em now.
In this episode we look at the career of the Iceman himself, Val Kilmer! Kilmer broke onto the scene with the comedy flicks TOP SECRET! (see our Best Movie You Never Saw of that HERE) and REAL GENIUS before taking flight with Tony Scott's TOP GUN. From there, Kilmer took up the sword as Madmartigan in WILLOW before landing a stream of great roles throughout the 90s, including THE DOORS, THUNDERHEART, TOMBSTONE, BATMAN FOREVER, HEAT, THE GHOST AND THE DARKNESS and THE SAINT. While he never had another era as strong as that, Kilmer dipped in and out with some really solid work, including the criminally underrated THE SALTON SEA, WONDERLAND, SPARTAN and of course, KISS KISS, BANG BANG. From there, things got a little hazy for Kilmer and his health took a turn for the worse. He popped up here and there, working with TOP GUN's Tony Scott again in DEJA VU, started playing Mark Twain on stage, did some voice-over work, some TV appearances and even made a lesser-known flick with Francis Ford Coppola called TWIXT. While not everything he's done in his later years is as strong, credit is due to Kilmer for remaining a consumate professional in his craft and fighting through his own health scares to continue doing what he loves, even getting a return to the franchise that started it all for him, TOP GUN: MAVERICK. Here's to you, Val Kilmer...you can be our wingman anytime!
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[@kyradavis9344]

The fact that he kept his illness on the downlow for so long says a lot about the kind of person he actually is, private and internally oriented. Godspeed, icon.

[@jessienameles5063]

only people who doing things against holy wood that,s the act!!!!

[@brianhamilton5195]

I met this man at San Diego Comic Con in 1998 and he was so humble and polite. He stayed for several hours signing autographs and chatting. Stand up guy! I hope and pray that he beats cancer! "I'm your Huckleberry"

[@missk7145]

🎉🎉well stated

[@dalepasswaters4898]

His performance in tombstone was unforgettable. I’m sure I’ve watched it a dozen or so times and he made the movie great in my opinion. Prayers for his recovery.

[@bigblue6917]

When one actor asked 'What is my motivation,' the director replied 'You're getting paid a lot of money.' That always worked for me.

[@grahamthompson2594]

Should have won the Oscar for The Doors movie. The singing is outstanding.

[@craigsinclair4419]

One of his many he deserves.

[@ShEDDiNgmYSkiN]

Yes

[@ShEDDiNgmYSkiN]

@I Oh damn. Nothing was gonna beat that. Still the last film to win the big three at the Oscars. Best actor, supporting actor and picture.

[@michaelharris4651]

Yeah , that’s what I say , Val was awsome playing the role of Jim Morrison , loved that movie and can he sing , he’s cool and I like him 👍. Cheers and thanks to Val Kilmer you have been great man !

[@marceau425]

Completely agree, he seemed a reincarnation of Morrison.

[@podnolej7784]

He got cancer and still fighting it . All the best to Val.

[@deeznutz4962]

im fighting the same cancer right now for the 3rd time,,i reached out to val about a year ago not expecting to hear back,,,wel this awesome guy answered back and told me to keep fighting ....very good guy..

[@jamiearellano8903]

@@deeznutz4962 Great memories,good vibes for you

[@infiniteadam7352]

The cancer rates are a shame, a reflection of a society ran by greed and a lack of empathy for all life. Vitamin b-17 was found to cure and prevent cancer, it disappeared from American shelves once this was discovered, no money in it for big greedy pharma, a crime against all humanity is right before our eyes, the illusion is so vast few see it and the ones that do are thought to be crazy conspiracy theorists. Well played, you greedy bastards, your grandchildren will hate you for destroying their future for your own gain. Its hard to imagine why anyone would think this way and cause so much suffering for their own gain. Profits that they will take to the grave, if they haven't bought their way out of death somehow. Its a shame how shameless they are. We can only hope that their children won't succumb to the same brainwashing and continue the destruction for profit method. I for one can not believe anyone would allow this to go on. The world is breaking my heart, but it will never break my spirit.

[@infiniteadam7352]

@@deeznutz4962 bitter apricot seeds are full of b-17, take them it stops cancer, also look up the gerson Institute in Mexico, it is in Mexico because the USA will not have any alternative methods of dealing with cancer, big pharma has faught hard to protect its bottom line, which is to make profits. B17 was discovered long ago, as soon as it was proven to prevent and reverse cancer it was taken off the shelves here. Big Pharma funded all the schools and have changed the way doctors are taught. The system has been compromised, you go to them to heal and what do they give you? Poison right? Did they tell you about B17? Of course not, that would give your body the tools it needs to fight for itself. We all have cancer, everyone of us, but our bodies get rid of it, your body stopped doing that because it can't without the right tools. Even if you take their poison, give yourself a chance to fight, let food be thy medicine, get educated on that and save yourself, it takes a lifestyle change to keep cancer at bay. Vegans get way less cancer than meat eater, that is a fact, learn for yourself why that is. Save yourself then show others how you did it. Big pharma runs the show, anything that will help you that doesn't make them money has been supressed, don't be a victim, be cause and not effect, cure yourself then do your part for humanity and help others get the education that is forbidden by a few greedy men with no empathy for the lives of us all. Be the change this world desperately needs. When enough of us do our part we may change the trend. In 1950 1 in about 10 people got cancer in the US, now its 1 in 3 or 4, whats it going to be by 2030, 1 in 2 according to the trend, 2040? We may be wiping ourselves out by the end of this century and we seem to be bent on taking every fish in the sea, every acre of rainforests, every animal species besides ones we eat, and even the clean air with us. It madness and the trend of saving everything starts right here with each one of us. We will be the generation of man that decides if life on earth has a future or not. We can't keep fighting poison with poison, its foolish, dangerous and down right stupid. Like drinking drainO to cure constipation stupid. You need to heal, we all need to heal ourselves and then heal the earth. How we are educated is how we change this, people like you and me have to educate ourselves then find a way to share it with everyone, get them doing the same thing. It is up to us, the people, the ones with all the money and power are obsessed with gaining more and more money and power, that is why things are the way they are today. We have to change, all we can do is be the change we know the world needs, be part of the solution in our day to day lives, and the opportunity to inspire others will come. Feeling Great and living right are contagious things, all people are basically good, we are all born loving and caring for others, and we all want a better world with less suffering, believe me we all hate suffering, when we see and hear of others doing great we all think about how we wished we felt that way, but so many people just don't know how, its true that we become like the closest people around us, that means that our own personal growth can influence those around us, and they influence the people around them and on and on. So please take care of yourself, your body first, then you will have the energy to take care of your mind and spirit. If bad health habits are subconscious and hard to change, then make yourself learn something new about how to prevent cancer everyday, it took me doing this 6 months after I lost both my Grandpa's, after doing research and learning for 6 months one morning I woke up like any other day and all the sudden I couldn't eat food that wasn't going to serve my body with energy and nutrition, my subconscious changed and I didnt have to force myself to change a thing, you may need to make changes today because of your weakened immune system but there is no greater motivation than cancer, order the bitter apricot curnals today, actually google what has the most b17 in it, i believe that is correct, but make sure, its been 4 years since I read about them. Some seeds are full of cyanide so do some research before ordering but do that right away, no time to spare. Learn all you can, and get yourself detoxed from the poison chemicals that I am sure are abundant within you, the Gerson Institute is perfect for that, go there, get healthy and begin living a life of purpose, the very reason you are here, to bring your Love and Light to this world and to leave this world in better shape than you found it! We all share this purpose we just forgot, perhaps you are the messenger ment to remind them....You Got This! Get started right now!

[@alainvosselman9960]

@@infiniteadam7352 There you said it "no empathy". Through personal experiences i was confronted for years with people suffering disorders as narissism, sociopathy, psychopathy. I seemed to attrack them being an easy going person and all. I had to make a study of the topic to take on the psychological damage they did but also to learn to spot them better so i can protect myself. This study has made it quite easy to spot them. Now a world is opening in front of my eyes as is so with many victims. A world we never really could see. 'Normal' people in the world, even some of the crazy ones... we're all victims of people with those disorders. I understand now what they mean when religious people speak of the battle between good & bad. It's actually the battle between malignently disoerded people vs everybody else...

[@heavynumbertaco]

Should have won an Oscar for Tombstone. Seriously. He nailed it

[@mazsroy9]

Like the narrator said, Hollywood is a weird place!

[@tomada36]

He was remarkable in 'The Doors'. I read that the other band members were blown away by how well Kilmer played Morrison

[@paulbaker1505]

Val kilmer didn't want the snakes to know he had cancer. He didn't want sympathy. He wanted to deal with it himself. Good luck to him in the future and hope he's finally happy

[@foadrightnow5725]

paul baker - Well said and much agreed!

[@dancingpigmonkey]

@Crohn it's fully possible to find peace near the end of your life though. I don't think I could, but some people can. One can always hope, at least!

[@Rayq007]

It the 5th stage of dying. Finding peace and excepting your fate. Your body tells you it's time and you welcome it for reason only those who leave us know.

[@paulbaker1505]

@Crohn we all are going to die. Havnt you had that memo.

[@marilynnjacobsen1077]

Val Kilmer is a very good actor.

[@Murrman84]

Val not even being nominated for Sup Actor for "Tombstone" will forever remain one of the great mysteries/travesties in cinema. Period.

[@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys]

Yes I have bitched about this ever since I first saw the Classic Tombstone~!!! But now I think I know why.

[@iliketocomment8144]

His role as Doc Holiday will live Batman forever.

[@MrMagsimus]

Love u Doc HOliday xx u hang in there brother you are a diamond 💎 👍❤️

[@blasbliblablablubla]

as Michael Biehn for The Abyss

[@brendashaw5194]

I like Val Kilmer. He didn’t take care of himself. Is it never too late? I still wish him good health and luck!

[@feralbluee]

Life happened to Val. just like all of us. people get older. people get sick. he is still a great actor and a great father. lots of us still love him and wish him the best. he always cheered us up and i love all his movies. :} 🌼 🎭 “There’s no normal life, Wyatt. There’s just life.” good writer there and a great delivery!!

[@annmarieknapp]

His work on the Doors was really Oscar worthy! Val is a true artist and in real life he is a loving and fun person. I watched the documentary about him and I'm so sad he lost his voice. The film was able to record his voice prior to the surgery and using high tech have recreated his voice so he can narrate his own documentary. What a great talent. So underrated.

[@joycec8852]

I believe it was his son who narrated his documentary sounds just like him.

[@Teacher-Thayse]

It was his son (Jack) who narrated the documentary.

[@zovalentine7305]

"Jim Morrison couldn't even play Jim Morrison, but Val did" ⚘✊

[@TimeStrider]

Yeah, he out-Morrisoned, Morrison!

[@brockpinson949]

Best performance ever! He will always be my favorite.

[@prometheusmontana50]

Jajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajaja. I like this one...

[@billnalder1017]

When i went home after watching the movie i told my 14 yr old son (who i had made into a Doors fan)- "you wont believe it son, but Jim Morrison is really ALIVE!!!"...lol

[@ahmedtata361]

ىبيبىيبىابىيببلاى

[@copykon]

"Why Johnny Ringo, you look like someone just walked over your grave". "I'm your huckleberry". He deserved an OSCAR for that film.

[@DeAnnaParisRN]

Yes he did. He brought Doc Holliday to life. Absolute genius.

[@mandyhutchins2908]

Best movie ever

[@ChimeraAZ]

YES!

[@Nickiechell]

You’re a Daisy if you do

[@carlosspiceyweiner9233]

Those lines will be remembered after Tom Cruise has been forgotten.

[@lariwyman6273]

There's a documentary on Amazon Prime Video called Val, produced by him. He's always been my favorite actor. I learned so much about him. I'm glad I found it. You can tell that he's heartbroken about his cancer and how much his life has changed. He looked so sad...just wanted to give him a hug.

[@nabormartinez3266]

Kurt Russel and Val Kilmer are the two reasons I love Tombstone!!! Those two played their characters to perfection!! Like many people on here I thought Val was a terrific actor, unfortunately we don't know what goes on behind the scenes and it sucks that he was labeled a Hard Actor to work with. I guess he was meant to be a Great Supporting Actor and not a Great Leading Man. I hope he has recovered from his throat cancer.

[@roderickhanlon6702]

I love me some Kurt Russell.

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

Last year I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Val Kilmer at a convention. I was wearing a Top Gun T-shirt with a Duck-Duck-Goose joke. He smiled and gave me a sweet hug. I still love him. ❤❤❤❤

[@alicehallam7949]

Val is known for reading his press, so everybody say hi to Val. 💐We love you...get well soon, man.

[@russ109]

Hi Val. You have Always been my favorite actor. And now my sons favorite actor too. You really are great. I hope you are doing better. Prayers from Pittsburgh.

[@pb-ob7zi]

​@Timothy Gray damn you a real bitch >:/

[@alexzadecroixarabellalight8163]

Hi Val!!! Love your work, your work ethic, your diverse choices of roles!! Thank you for sharing yourself and your multi-talents. May love, light and healing energies surround you. You are whole and integrated. Now I'm going to go rewatch all your best movies!

[@alexzadecroixarabellalight8163]

@Val Kilmer Errrrrrr...

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Yep we do love you Val

[@gingaddict]

Just came here after seeing Top Gun Maverick - his scene with Maverick was so moving, I almost choked up. Val is like the new Christopher Reeve after his accident, despite going through hell, he still has a strong spirit. Like you guys, I wish him nothing but the best. Also I am A BIG FAN OF BATMAN FOREVER - NO REGRETS!

[@LuisFernando-yd3mx]

Val Kilmer is a genius. His best roles were in Top Gun, The Doors, Real Genius, Tombstone, The Saint and Heat.

[@northernzeus768]

Val in Tombstone is one of the greatest performances of all time.

[@calebwilson51423]

You’re damn right

[@nightlightparanormal7542]

He was Doc Holliday! Also he was Jim Morrison!

[@savagetruthercritic8646]

Yeah and he looked like SHEEIT. Wtf was THAT all about?

[@calebwilson51423]

Jamel Jarvis he looked like shit becauseDoc Holliday had tuberculosis

[@pilolovestechno]

Was thinking this when i clicked on the video.

[@Jasondirt]

His doc holiday role was by far the greatest rendition of almost any Western

[@Wallyworld30]

He was great but the most underrated cowboy legend was Keith Carradine playing Wild Bill Hickock In deadwood.

[@marcuswalters8093]

Dennis Quaid turned in a good performance in Wyatt Earp. But nah, nowhere near as good.

[@misanthropic985]

jason dirt hell yes I agree I actually re watched that very recently

[@dangarvito7731]

Ya to bad his performance like the movie was completely inaccurate. Dennis Quaid was Holiday. Of course if you do not care about accuracy at all then yes Tombstone was awesome.

[@musek5048]

@@dangarvito7731 if i want to watch something for accuracy i'd watch a documentary lol and even then anyone can sprinkle lies among truth.

[@Analiffey1916]

Doc Halliday was his most iconic part!! Wonderful!

[@michaelschwartz9485]

Val Kilmer is one of my favorite actors, he's so damn good! Tom Cruise has nothing on Val, movies make Cruise look good, Val makes the movies look great! Tombstone is one of the best movies ever and Val is a huge reason for that, to be fair, every actor in Tombstone should have won an award, they were all perfect! You're awesome and I wish only the very best for you Val Kilmer!!

[@theresaterry164]

Well said!

[@davidwright873]

he's a great actor....

[@DarksaberForce]

I always wished Val and Tom switched roles in Top Gun.

[@ninathompson1435]

He is More Then Good ... He Is Fantastic! He Is a Character Actor of the Suburb Kind.

[@brianpinion5844]

heck with cruise ! rather watch tiny tim tip toe naked through the tulips and sit on Ellens face

[@crysjoli]

The sad thing is he was never fat he was just going through treatment for cancer and that makes you puff up, literally. Man I love Val Kilmer. He's always captivated me, in every incarnation. He still does. It's heartbreaking what the treatment for throat cancer did to his beautiful voice. But the fact that he can still speak and he is still here with us is definitely something to be thankful for.

[@dinodisneylover1]

No person deserves such bad luck. Certainly not him.

[@danstvguy]

@@dinodisneylover1 Maybe karma?

[@KayKay114]

I'm pretty sure he gained weight for Alexander and had a lot of trouble losing it after.

[@silviomanuel1519]

watch his new film "Val" its outstanding!!

[@crysjoli]

@@silviomanuel1519 I did! And I cried like a baby! I love him even more now!

[@tjstrong3607]

"there is no normal life Wyatt, theres just life..." Doc Holliday- - one of the best movie lines ever

[@RudolfJvVuuren]

Shit thats heavy. I love that movie.

[@michaelharris4651]

How true , life is just life !!!

[@gerardjohnson2106]

YES to TRUTH

[@ChimeraAZ]

Genuine truth .

[@JBearwa]

This was an incredible biography! Seriously professional and honest. Val Kilmer has always been one of my favorite Actors.

[@vaimoylan1400]

He's a man with many talents. I've learned more about him from this program. He's interesting and yes, I've enjoyed watching him singing, dancing and one of the greatest actors in different movies.

[@lonestar6709]

Val was robbed of an Oscar, for The Doors. Absolutely robbed.

[@RoxxHoffner]

Jim Morrison couldn't have played himself nearly as well as Kilmer. #fact

[@firebythewater4477]

And The Saint.

[@ruebensfilms]

Oscars suck

[@Menace39]

He was good. But the whole movie was a cartoonish portrayal of Jim & The Doors .

[@docholiday5119]

Did you know Jim Morrisons dad was a helping hand in getting the US involved with Vietnam? Supposedly he got jim into being mk ultra. That's why he spiraled pretty hard

[@victorialadybug1]

I've always liked Val Kilmer. I get the feeling that these so-called "difficult" actors are simply people who don't kiss anyone's ass.

[@deirdreevangelista856]

@Victoria Bingo!, You hit the nail on the head......

[@terrimichaels3018]

Damn straight Val doesn't take any s h

[@rock-n-rollfoodie]

Tortured artist making them the best of the best!

[@dehjunaeday1511]

Ikr

[@iandezur4043]

Yep like Charlie Sheen in Two and a Half Men

[@vertigo6982]

Heat shootout scene is probably one of the best shoot-out scenes ever.. Whenever I want to test new surround sound speakers.. I always play the part where Val dumps a magazine in Heat when he was leaving the bank and notices the cops. Val was a bad ass in that movie and that scene totally captured him perfectly.

[@ronniewoodinsteadofmt2615]

The smile that turns into a frown in the HEAT scene as he’s headed for the car is one of the best ever .!! Period

[@Hekkler72]

Val Kilmer will forever be Doc Holliday. His performance was outstanding.

[@dougrogan379]

I'm your Huckleberry

[@rgj406]

The best

[@superptop]

Absolutely 👍

[@Shane_T]

High Noon, Once upon a time in the West and Val Kilmer in Tombstone not the movie itself are my favourite Westerns. The Lizard King and Iceman so underrated love you Val good health to you and your family.✌️

[@PleebsOG]

He will forever be Madmartigan to me.

[@belleange590]

Val Kilmer forever. Best Doc Holiday.

[@NotaVampyre111]

I had the same type of throat cancer as Michal Douglas did. While it was no picnic, it's much easier than other types of cancer. Six weeks of chemo and radiation and it's gone usually. Eighty percent cure rate but also has a good chance of a very bad relapse. I was cancer free about two months when two different doctors confirmed my cancer was back and not happy. They both told my sisters that with treatment I'd live...about 9 months. Without treatment I'd be dead in 3 months. No one told me anything but I sensed something was off. My suspicions were confirmed when my Pastor said he wanted to do an anointing ceremony on me. He told me what the doctors had said. I agreed to do the anointing. The anointing is when a Pastor puts some oil on your head and traces out a cross in it. The anointee is surrounded by a group of men and the Pastor leads them in prayer asking Jesus for divine intervention to heal the anointee of their illness or affliction. For this to work, every person involved has to believe it will work without a doubt. Counting me. there was 12 people. It also has to meet God's will. It can't be done for selfish reasons. Looks like we did it right. That was about 2 years ago and I'm still here. I'm still recovering. The radiation scared my throat and caused my tongue to swell on the right side and killed a few taste buds. All in all I'd say I am 95% healed up. Prople scoff at me sometimes when I tell them about my miracle. If only ome doctor had had told me I was going to die and I didn't then yes he could have mistaken. I had 2 doctors from 2 different hospitals in 2 different states tell me the same exact thing. I chose to believe in my miracle. I give all the praise and glory to God.

[@NotaVampyre111]

@Deco Electra It has been my experience that all prayers are answered but not in the way we might expect them. The Bible also says He will provide for our needs. Many people pray for what they want, confusing a want with a need. I'm not saying you're doing this. Sometimes the answer is no. Sometime the answer shows up right away or decades later. God has His own time clock and it is vastly different than our own. Just remember that he loves us. He has a plan. He is returning very soon. No one knows when but the events leading up to it are already in motion. Time is very very short.

[@mazsroy9]

Amen! God also wants to heal your soul. Receive Jesus as Lord and Saviour. John 3:16. And you will be saved. God bless.

[@beckydennis6591]

I was blown away by his performance as Jim Morrison. I made doors superfan and he nailed that character and I think I fell in love with him a little bit. I didn't know the reason he left Hollywood

[@sharikrauth6081]

My favorite actor ever. Period. I’m not only a fan, but also an Oncology Nurse. The treatment for head and neck cancer is brutal and you have to be a very brave soul to endure it. Val is not only brave, but extremely versatile. He’s a real artist.

[@susannau.3535]

Well said

[@djpixie84]

Thank you for being the one person that not only knows he went through that, but also what the treatment for it is like..Always been a fan, & ice gotten tired of some of tne nasty comments over the years about how they assume he just became a bloated alcoholic and pissed his career away...which isnt true at all.

[@batvette]

Hes a christian scientist so we dont know what treatment if any he pursued.

[@djpixie84]

@@batvette While you have a point, for what he had i think he would be dead if he didnt have treatment of any kind. Thst might of been why he kept it quiet for so long.

[@batvette]

@@djpixie84 of course I was just speculating. I guess it depends on the strength of his faith. These are the people who dont bring their children to doctors and pray instead.

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

The Ghost And The Darkness is supremely underrated.

[@andresf.cardenas2637]

i love that movie

[@cynthiasantoro7291]

LOVE Ghost and the Darkness!

[@kingcosworth2643]

Very good movie

[@DD-sw1dd]

Awesome movie

[@truthbunny7089]

I am going to watch it now😁

[@cautiondolls]

First off, who clicked the thumbs down on this! Shame to you.. great write up on his career and presented some real inside on his filmography. All within 30min. Thank you for this

[@kaylagrimmett6532]

I just watched his documentary that came out on Amazon Prime. Highly recommend it! I knew of Val Kilmer growing up as a 90’s kid. My family growing up loved Top Gun and Tombstone. As an adult I have fallen in love with his movies. He is completely vulnerable in it. I don’t think he was a ‘difficult’ actor, there were things he was dealing with during those seasons in his life. He was served divorce papers out of the blue on set for goodness sakes. Val should’ve won an Oscar for tombstone!

[@maryeilers5695]

In my opinion, Val Kilmer is one of the best actors ever! He has played so many different roles. An absolute icon. Praying he recovers from his illness.

[@egregiousqueef7781]

"Outta the way, Peck!" ... _Willow_ will forever remind me of Kilmer, and he alone

[@liznorth4028]

🙏

[@sheilagravely5621]

Yes, he certainly always had plenty of work.

[@_jok_3r]

Amen

[@zeusmasterson4117]

Agreed. His voice is permanently gone, though. He has a mechanical voice box and a tracheotomy tube. It’s especially sad because his voice was just...dead sexy, sensitive, precise, confident, expressive. He sang beautifully. I loved him in everything he did, even the bad movies (looking at you, Kill Me Again!) But Tombstone, Real Genius, and Wonderland are probably my favorites. Oh, and True Romance! Small but very significant role. I thought he was probably the best looking man EVER, but his talent was even more impressive.

[@maureentuohy9423]

Kilmer’s Doc Holiday is marvelous. He was so compelling. Honestly when he was on the screen you couldn’t look at anyone else. He should have won an academy award that year.

[@marnaehrech1223]

That and Madmartigan in Willow are my fave Kilmer characters

[@robjones5600]

So easy to watch that movie over and over. He just nailed the part.

[@jamesgordon1458]

I sat mesmerised watching VK as Doc Holiday when it first screened in Atlanta saying OMG Academy Award,Academy Award... boy was I wrong.But you know what?? I'm STILL saying it!!

[@robjones5600]

@@jamesgordon1458 He really should have gotten an Oscar. Oscar performances are really timeless. The scene or scenes just stick in your head. Every scene Val had in Tombstone made the movie unique. He was amongst other great actors and simply delivered a cool incredible performance.

[@tootallmaninflorida]

"I'm your huckleberry"

[@michadawn234]

I always wanted to see Val and Johnny Depp together in a film.

[@msc2u1]

Dude, you are a GREAT narrator! You're the first to make me want to watch all of these movies!

[@doggedout]

His role as Jim Morrison was the only time I was ever able to suspend disbelief in a biopic like that. He BECAME Morrison. Looked like him, sounded like him...just incredible. He was always a scene stealer in every role. ..even as a supporting actor (Doc Holiday).

[@philster611-ih8te]

I didnt see Val Kilmer anywhere. I did however see Jim Morrison

[@RaveXmusic]

So good 🤘

[@TheBelrick]

what about Joaquin phoenix in walk the line? i like his singing better than the real Cash!

[@rjpg]

except for Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles and Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury.....so good both won Oscars

[@rjpg]

@@TheBelrick I saw Joaquin doing Cash

[@Syklonus]

He did not just one, but several brilliant and memorable roles. if he wants to piss off and become a hermit then cool, he's made his mark.

[@paulheap1982]

@Patrick Brennan think it's the other way around, he's a notorious diva and asshole who's difficult to work with and a big ego.

[@FriendlyCroock]

@@paulheap1982 And yet he's a hundred times better than the freak show that hollywood is today

[@kreculjkreculj]

@@paulheap1982 Hollywood is a narcissist factory.

[@paulheap1982]

@@FriendlyCroock good one. lol

[@jhodges1369]

Well said! When you see his career in this linear format it really highlights how much and how long this man continued to make an impact in movies. Most actors would love to have one impactful or "memorable" performance (TY Skylone) and Val made a career of them.

[@mikemaldanado6015]

this was great. glad i found your channel. i am dissapointed in myself for not remembering how val kilmer has entertained me over the years and had it not been for this video i wouldn't be re watching all of his movies. thanks.

[@deannag48]

I've never seen a movie of Vals I didn't like. I Sit back & let him entertain me. His soul appears in every movie. God bless you Val🩵 Thanks for all the terrific times.

[@arturkarpinski164]

His performance in the Doors was second to none!!! He didn't sell it, he became it.

[@hmpz36911]

Yeah I really can't think of a better performance by anyone

[@persieprince9345]

Val as doc holiday is out of this world

[@kneelbeforezod2160]

Yes sir!

[@DerekDogsforSentience]

He was robbed of an Oscar! Superb film and he was a joy to watch.

[@mikeyh0]

"Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang" makes me laugh a lot. Watching Val and RDJ together - bliss.

[@allangallagher724]

Thank you for this video. I was really impressed with your take on Val and the insight you relayed during it. It was an inspiration to me.

[@coreyfellows9420]

His Doc Holiday is among the best roles ever.

[@bilbobaggins4710]

One of my favorite characters

[@ashleighjaimaosborne3966]

He was brilliant in that.

[@EldergodUK]

I'm your huckleberry!

[@ztoob8898]

Seconded. He was GREAT as Doc Holliday.

[@camil9450]

He should have gotten an Oscar for that.

[@snicholelx]

The fact that he didn’t get an Oscar for Doc Holiday is wild. No one else on earth could have played him

[@theartofwar7806]

Not even nominated. Did not even get an MTV award for Christ sake! He and Michael Biehn (Johnny Ringo) made that movie the classic it is today. Check out Thunderheart (1992). Underrated film.

[@MusicGunn]

He was light years better than Dennis Quaid as Doc opposite Kevin Costner.

[@hereticsign]

I agree. Artists if they even cared about the ART, should have boycotted oscar that year.

[@kaylahayden9957]

@@theartofwar7806 omg Thunder Heart. My brothers and I used to laugh at that film when we were kids because we weren't used to seeing Native people like us on screen lol

[@theartofwar7806]

@@kaylahayden9957 So how accurate was the portrayal of Native Americans? I loved that old man! He was a riot.

[@jennyhogg2343]

This was a great great video to watch!!!you have a interesting way of looking at movie and careers.it was invigorating and clean you have won me over I'm off to watch several Val Kilmer movie I've never watched before.

[@LayDeeTee1]

This was actually very good! I started watching thinking I'd probably only watch a few minutes, but I watched till the end. Great job putting this together!💯👍 #valkilmer

[@onewomanandsomesongs]

Like all of us, Val just got old and he got sick too. He’s still an incredible actor.

[@AngelMartinez-ro5ys]

Hell yes the man is awesome in his own right !! Outstanding actor

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@Jon Bishoff And can you remind me of the Nicolas Cage movie where he was “outstanding?” For Matthew McConaughey, all I can think of is Interstellar.

[@arthurdavidson9954]

Tom cruise repeatedly plays Tom cruise, same every time.Val took on challenges and is much more creative. Sad he became ill.

[@beverlygannon4141]

Yesi agree

[@michaelsledge3904]

Great point

[@inigojuancarlos]

Hey, Val has a great life. He’s always be my guy better than his contemporaries.

[@waynej2608]

Cruise did well in Born on the 4th of July, Magnolia, Collateral, Eyes Wide Shut..he can show some range, but most times he reverts to safer ground. Kilmer, for me, has some better acting chops, and, conversely, does not play it safe. His versatility and range are impressive. Great work in Kill Me Again, The Doors, Tombstone, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Heat, Felon...In some cases, he's better than the material. Glad to hear that Kilmer is doing better, health wise. Always been a fan.

[@alicehallam7949]

@Brian Babin Kilmer's picky, and applies an artistic attitude in his work. That's why I prefer Val over Cruise toe-to-toe, consistently.

[@yvonnegeldard1880]

Love your channel, its so informative. I'd forgotten about alot of these celebrities. Goes to show though how Hollywood doesn't care about our actors and just uses them.

[@tthomaselli2]

I literally had no idea about anything like that, for example about Val Kilmer & his behind-the-scenes attitude on the set of 'Batman Forever' at 9:39-9:52.

[@1171]

Cancer of the throat and bless him so far he’s still going!God Bless You Val!

[@SRBOMBONICA86]

@Olga Martin yes he was

[@realfacthunt]

I played poker with him once in London, it was an invitational event for Party Poker. I sat next to him, he was really great company for 3 hours, a genuinely nice fella.

[@eveflyaway]

Wow! I wish Val Kilmer all the best. Val Kilmer is one of my favorite actors because I always felt that he could do any role and I believed all his characters. Val gave us so many great, interesting characters in the movies he made, which I find super entertaining too: Real Genius, Top Secret (both such fun movies!), Top Gun, Tombstone with the best ever Doc Holliday performance, Batman Forever, Heat, The Ghost and the Darkness, The Saint, The Salton Sea, The Doors - another amazing performance playing Jim Morrison, Thunderheart, Willow, etc.

[@JDPwatching]

Thank you so much for not being a "hit-piece." Brutal honesty delivered with love is a rare, almost parental quality that you don't see anywhere in most media of any sort. Well done. :-)

[@-SayWhatAgainMF-]

Heat is a perfect example of Val’s dedication. There’s one quick scene when Val reloads his CAR-15 while taking cover behind a car. He was so accurate and precise with his gun handling, SWAT teams used that same scene to show how to reload quickly and efficiently while under cover. Everything about Heat is painfully accurate as far as how to SWAT teams and Spec Ops move as a team in a combat situation. Larry Vickers, one of the most famous and prolific Delta operator, praises the movie for just how good the combat scenes are. One of the best action movies of all time and Val Kilmer is a huge reason why it’s so good.

[@chrissheppard5068]

Former SAS soldiers taught them that close contact drill and withdrawal.

[@johndavis8874]

I do remember the combat scenes and it blew me away. I like your analogy of it is spot-on.

[@waynej2608]

I agree, Kilmer was awesome in Heat. But, De Niro and Pacino were pretty impressive, too. A great, thrilling film, enhanced by top performers. Ashley Judd was real good too, in a smaller role as Kilmer's wife. And, she never 'ratted' him out.

[@martinsolomon5500]

Thanks for the info I love that film

[@JnEricsonx]

I met the man last year at a convention with a print of Doc Holliday. You wrote down in advance what you wanted him to sigh, which, in my case was "I'm your Huckleberry." The post it fell of though, so instead he signed, "(my name), poor soul, you were just too high strung." I LOVED IT. Guy could barely talk though. It's highly depressing.

[@TyyTheFlyGuy]

Jon Ericson I love Val.

[@currencytrader4389]

Details bro...details. What do you mean he couldnt talk? What was wrong with him? High? Drunk? Sick? All three?

[@siblej1]

CurrencyTraderXAUUSD He’s had Throat Cancer...from what I understand

[@Locadel2003]

His role in Top Gun Maverick was really touching, I cried so hard, amazing sequel and man he was great for his little moment

[@richardcarr7702]

JoBlo, THAT was an excellent piece of work. We here in my household were wondering about Mr. Kilmer. Thank You!

[@savagetruthercritic8646]

They wanted him to get hooked on heroine for the film-" what more do we need to know about Hollywood?

[@hirameberhardt8643]

Did you know thst Judy Garland was put on amphetamines during the making of Wizard of Oz. Director/ Hollywood saying she was gaining weight. Rhey messed her up.

[@jackiepowell7513]

They messed w Christopher jones

[@aerialheights5680]

I no longer support hollyweird, I wait for it to come out on HBO or Cinemax - I gave up on showtime, I won't live that long - lol

[@paulj0557tonehead]

Now Hollywood wants every screen writer to make all females hooked on being alpha dogs and all males their beta pussies. Women think it's some sort of getting even, but we all know it's so the movies will be 'suitable' for the Chinese govt to show their 100,000,000 paying viewing Chinese citizens. So Hollywood basically craps all over the West and makes men and boys look like they'ed be week in battle, all for billions of dollars from China.

[@circedelune]

Jamel Jarvis yeah, I guess I would be “difficult” too, if expected to ruin my future for a movie

[@KC-UT4rmAZ]

Tombstone is one of the few movies ever made that had the absolutely perfect/right actors for the roles they played. And I mean the whole main cast. Doc/Val being at the top.

[@arribaficationwineho32]

Hated his work in that as his accent went bizarre like Eastern European vampire

[@censoreduser7753]

@@arribaficationwineho32 never been to GA or Louisiana huh. Many in the back woods talk just like he did in that movie.

[@censoreduser7753]

Yea he's my favorite character in that movie.

[@arribaficationwineho32]

@@censoreduser7753 no. We do not.

[@censoreduser7753]

@@arribaficationwineho32 Yeah, WE do! I live in Ga! And know many people that speak just like him. Here, Louisiana, and Mississippi!

[@AquaMoon888]

21:45 "He acted alongside fellow "crazy person" & was directed by another "crazy person" lmao! I'm subscribing.

[@scottbubb2946]

The first time I saw Val Kilmer was in Willow (yes, I have never seen Top Gun). My very first thought on seeing him was: "Wow, if there was ever a movie made about Jim Morrison, they would HAVE to get this guy to play him."

[@phiberoptik232]

Gotta say, after watching this, I feel truly blessed. If you ain’t got your health, you ain’t got shit. I grew up with this icon and I feel saddened by his plight, yet cheered by his determination and courage in the face of adversity. Godspeed Val.

[@GameSuwu]

I met him once, at the time of batman forever I was 11 years old. It was at the after party of the primary of the film in Germany. He was so kind and took some time to talk to me. Never forget talking to Bruce Wayne 😎

[@cheaptoons]

Good to hear that

[@Richard_John_Dick_Grayson]

@SuWu Holy business meeting!

[@leehollebon3393]

Who cares pointless comment

[@Skitdora2010]

@lee hollebon You are the one with the pointless comment, and the first two who commented back, did care, as well as others. The opening comment speaks to Val's character off the screen. Treating children who they will never see again well, little people who don't propel ones career, speaks volumes about the kindness of somebody. So, you stfu, Lee.

[@beverlygannon4141]

How luckh u werev 👍

[@rnkim2564]

I thought this video was going to suck but its very good. thanks for such a good job, alot of info, stories and movies I didn't know about

[@angelareader9609]

I love your positivity and kindness to One of The Best Actors ❤️

[@metalguru5226]

My wife and I knew Val from his time in Australia filming Dr, Moreau. He was always kind to us. My wife used to massage him and he was a big tipper. No doubt he was hard to work with for some, but he was always great to us. Even recommending us to Brando for massage and inviting us to the end of filming party. Cool guy.

[@generalshepard9995]

Source trust me bro

[@rhettburgess8753]

This is nice to hear!!!

[@GirlNamedSansoz]

@Bo Peep just the tip

[@patricianelson8]

Val has been coming to Tombstone during "Doc Holli-days" for the past three years. It is always a treat for the locals to see him.

[@rt66vintage16]

I love Tombstone, AZ, we used to go there every year when we lived in CA.

[@BSUPERSABRE]

I didn't go into this video expecting to come out with a new respect for Val but I did. Bravo sir

[@sharonrice8255]

God Bless Val Kilmer ❤️ Loved this video about Val. So well done, Thank You JoBlo!

[@Leetah36]

As a vocalist, I can appreciate the deep emotional pain that it must have caused him to lose his voice to throat cancer. But he seems like he navigated that part of his life with an amazing amount of courage, tenacity, and even humor.

[@darrenkent7530]

I had the pleasure of meeting Kilmer at an Australian pop culture expo a few years back. Friendly and - importantly, for these types of events - interested. He was happy that I was a fan of his career, not just that he'd been Batman or was in Top Gun. We discussed his role in "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" (one of my favourite movies) with enthusiasm. One of my most enjoyable meetings of a "celebrity" at this kind of event.

[@rhondalockhart6147]

Thank you for making this 💜.

[@julesmpc1314]

Excellent vid!! Thanks

[@jennacrawford7504]

IDK, among my girlfriends we say Kilmer has a lifetime pass: he's allowed to get old, fat, or weird but he'll always be attractive.

[@iandezur4043]

ALL women say that "a man can be hideous or broke, but not both."

[@marsnategurdinsolomon8030]

True and He has just beaten cancer at L’Ange Hollywood...We came together as a family to help with His family and He is looking good and signed for two Paramount Films...expect a full, healthy beautiful Val Kilmer. Val is the very last alumni at the Powers Children’s Acting School (members included Jill St John, Stephanie Powers and Natasha Gurdin (my mom) and then we started Bruno n Mars Lunar Studios / children’s performance academies) Now we have got rid of Harvey W...

[@monicaglenn7878]

@@marsnategurdinsolomon8030 thank you for help out with Val's family during this time. Idk him personally, only movies, but I love Val! He is a great actor, I just think some in the industry, doesn't understand his methods? Like the gal above said, it's like he isn't able to get fat, or sick! Val is a human, he's a real human...I've always liked him from Top Gun, but one of my favs is, bad mardigan, from Willow, cllaassic!!

[@monicaglenn7878]

Hey @jenna crawford My maiden name is Crawford, I e always thought is was cool to see or meet someone with your last name, feels like we're connected in someway, lol

[@wendijones5942]

@@marsnategurdinsolomon8030 wow an insider! You must have many stories to tell.... Glad to hear Val is in better health. I've loved him ever since I laid eyes on him-like so many young girls do! What a wonderful, versatile actor! He is a true legend! Sounds to me like Val should maybe slow down a bit...enjoy life around him. He's given his all it seems his whole life and we're grateful for it! He'll always be beautiful to me. One of Hollywood's true greats! Val has endeared himself into our hearts and minds forever....so he's stuck with us now! Thank you Val for sharing your extraordinary life with us! And thank you Mars for that inside look! And yes glad Weinstein finally got justice! Now send DeNiro with him!! I was a victim of sexual abuse at age 5 so I can relate a little bit and I'm 68 now-still with issues. I've read so many horrific stories about the inner workings of Hollywood and it's hard to believe. I hope it's a "cleaner" Hollywood now and that you're avoiding it's pitfalls and helping to make it great again! Love the name Mars by the way. I wanted to name my son Marshall with nickname Mars but I was out voted... I'd love to hear more about Hollywood and your mother's movie career. Thank you so much for taking time to fill us in!

[@younghammer2]

He's the kind of actor who elevates any movie he's in. I've got nothing but love and respect for the Iceman.

[@thomaspick4123]

younghammer2 Val is a very good actor. I enjoy his performances.

[@terrimichaels3018]

Forever fan of Val Kilmer 💘

[@djowen23]

VAL KILMER'S spirit animal told me to subscribe so I did...good video lots of information that I didn't know. Val is one of my favorite actors thanks for sharing. keep fight Val Kilmer!

[@caroljenkins2331]

This was well written and presented. Great job... whoever you are. 👍🙂

[@shafrobert]

One of the most under rated actors ever. He's also a genuinely decent guy. I lived near him outside of Santa Fe, and every Christmas he'd load up his truck with turkeys and personally deliver them to all his neighbors. Damn near ran for mayor of Santa Fe and I wish he did. Super smart, avid reader and a huge supporter of the Native Americans indigenous to that area.

[@GregorMima]

Yeah. And thas why he is not welcome in Hollywood. The man you describe doesnt want anything to do with the sick and degenerated "Hollywood" elite.

[@sandyn3384]

Val said many times that he is part Cherokee from his grandmother's side.

[@brandonhvacants2217]

He can be my wing man anytime.

[@editor4958]

yes he's a real peach. He had my roomate fired from his job as a waiter because he said " I really like your work." lovely fellow

[@apsfpv2217]

Ed Itor I’m sure that happened exactly like you say. Your roommates probably the one that’s a dick.

[@DrewD748]

Val kilmer: plays a different person in every film Tom cruise: playing the same person since the 1990’s Edit: its funny how by this statement many people assume that I’m implying that Tom Cruise is a bad actor or incapable of playing any other character, which I am not. The only thing I’m implying is that Tom Cruise is beating a dead horse with his characters. Do his movies draw in a crowd, yes, however, when will he stop playing a super spy? He is about to be 60. Do I watch his Mission Impossible movies? Yes but mainly to see the new characters like Jeremy Renner and Henry Caville.

[@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys]

That's profound and thanks for saying it~!!

[@teestjulian]

Truth!

[@EldergodUK]

😄"I feel the need, the need for Tom Cruise speed!" 😈"I'm not your huckleberry!"

[@deborahhaton2669]

On point!

[@interceptingfist5682]

Now that someone has said it, I never noticed, but it's TRUE.

[@georgepack4760]

Thank you for this video ! I have always been a Val Kilmer fan and will always remember his present in his work , he will live forever as an actor/artist ! Thanks forever , to Mr. Kilmer !

[@kylewarren5268]

He's hard to work with cause he expects professionalism and has high standards for his work and respects the people who's work he's portraying. People who expect greatness are hard for underachivers to work with. They are seen as "hard to work with" cause the underachivers have no concept of what Val is trying to accomplish.

[@jordanlee8007]

Very true! He’s a very misunderstood guy. If you haven’t watched his documentary I recommend it :)

[@Disconnect350]

The Salton Sea, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Felon, ThunderHeart, Mindhunters and The Ghost and The Darkness are very underrated films of Kilmer.

[@brianlehmkuhl8162]

The Salton Sea is incredible

[@Sandully23]

I really enjoyed Wonderland.....and mindhunters

[@PoeticProse7]

I adore Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. The Ghost and the Darkness actually holds an interesting distinction of being the 'most historically accurate' film made to date as far as costumes, location, ethnicity of actors, and dialogue. It was fascinating, but it terrified me to no end!

[@MatchBookNotes]

Good old gay perry

[@patrickgragg5602]

When I was in high school my step dad used to take me and my mom to the salt and see what a horrible place! The damn water stunk so bad even then that it was hard to breathe around that Lake

[@thomasderouin72]

He got screwed out of oscars for Doc and the Doors!! 2 roles that NO ONE will ever come close to! I luv Val Kilmer. Ghost and the darkness is still my guilty pleasure movie!!

[@tilley238]

Thunderheart is one of the best movies I believe I've ever seen

[@valsptsd814]

DNT TRD ON ME I love The Saint. Also Top Secret.

[@MrManfly]

@@tilley238 i'm glad though that Kilmer didn't do another Batman movie because honestly he sucked as Batman ! i thought it was a very wooden performance in a movie that should have been more serious than campy.

[@jpmnky]

The Doors are my favorite band of all time. But that movie was a cartoon. That's why he didn't get an Oscar for that one.

[@ChibiCloud0921]

Hearing Val’s voice at the end made me cry a bit. I pray for him

[@mtjensen5]

Great video. Thanks!

[@Ghostee61]

Who else could have pulled off playing Jim Morrison? Thank the universe for Val. Good luck and good health.

[@kidovthe1truekingahillbill586]

He had him hands down in that movie like they said they think he was better than that better than Jim Morrison

[@JFmK-sh5nh]

Maybe Jason Patrick? 🤔

[@ChimeraAZ]

I thought that when in the movie The Lost Boys,in the cave,they showed a poster of Jim Morrison in the background. I honestly did think they should make a movie with him as Morrison.

[@RavenWolfDrum69]

@@JFmK-sh5nh omg yesss

[@kennedyrhodes409]

@Ghostee6 1. Just to mention again how superb an actor he is, in the movie "THE DOORS" , while portraying the Legendary Jim Morrison, he actually sung the lyrics to all of the songs that he performed in the Oliver Stone directed picture. He really bring Jim Morrison back to life.

[@pattiearehart118]

Twirling a whisky cup instead of a gun in Tombstone was a classic scene, once seen its unforgettable!

[@drexyspivey]

YES! One of MANY perfect scenes.

[@momentumstocks3493]

TIS true..i remember that well.....

[@nagmastergeneral55]

Watching "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang" as soon as this ends. Thanks so much for your coverage on Val Kilmer, he's still my man. 😘

[@HiddenRoyal1472]

I just found this years later, and this is amazing!!! Now I’m going to binge watch Val’s movies after this... just amazing 👍