This page will contain news stories about Val Kilmer, as they become available.Val KilmerVal Edward Kilmer (born December 31, 1959) is an American actor considered by fans to be one of the most talented and underappreciated actors currently working in film and television. OverviewKilmer is known for roles as diverse as the Elvis-like teen idol Nick Rivers in Top Secret! to real-life legends Billy the Kid, cultural hero Robert Elliot Burns, and rock idol Jim Morrison, to larger-than-life characters Bruce Wayne/Batman and Simon Templar, the Saint. In a 2002 film, he plays Danny Parker, a jazz trumpeter who infiltrates a group of crystal meth addicts and becomes one himself in an attempt to avenge the senseless death of his wife which they caused. CareerBorn in Los Angeles, California, and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Kilmer is one of three sons born to Gladys and Eugene Kilmer, the others being older brother Mark and younger brother Wesley. When Val was 17 and just about to start study as the youngest student ever admitted to the Juillard School of Fine Arts in New York, Wesley tragically drowned in the family's own swimming pool. Recently, Kilmer and director D. J. Caruso explored the theme of loss together in their film release The Salton Sea. Caruso also lost a brother in a tragic accident. Kilmer's ex-wife is Joanne Whalley, an actress and former lead singer of Cindy & the Saffrons. The two met while working together on the film Willow. They have two children, daughter Mercedes and son Jack. Kilmer is regarded as "difficult" by some in the industry, such as directors John Frankenheimer (The Island of Doctor Moreau) and Ron Howard (Willow). Frankenheimer reportedly became so angry that he had Kilmer physically escorted from the set, later commenting "At my age there are two things I will never do, climb Mount Everest or work with Val Kilmer ever again!" Many others who have worked with Kilmer consider him a gifted, dedicated artist with whom they would be happy to work again. Many comment on his great enthusiasm, high intelligence, and dedication to both the roles he plays and the projects he is involved with in general, although the adjective "eccentric" continues to surface in descriptions of the actor. Recently, Kilmer was in negotiations with Richard Dutcher (God's Army, Brigham City) for the lead role in his 2005 film Prophet: The Story of Joseph Smith. He was initially cast in the part and was excited about playing the Mormon church founder, but had to back out due to other acting obligations. Partial filmography
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He was initially cast in the part and was excited about playing the Mormon church founder, but had to back out due to other acting obligations. March has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1616 Vine Street. Recently, Kilmer was in negotiations with Richard Dutcher (God's Army, Brigham City) for the lead role in his 2005 film Prophet: The Story of Joseph Smith. He was married to the actress Florence Eldridge from 1927 until his death. Many comment on his great enthusiasm, high intelligence, and dedication to both the roles he plays and the projects he is involved with in general, although the adjective "eccentric" continues to surface in descriptions of the actor. He died in Los Angeles, California). Kilmer is regarded as "difficult" by some in the industry, such as directors John Frankenheimer (The Island of Doctor Moreau) and Ron Howard (Willow). Frankenheimer reportedly became so angry that he had Kilmer physically escorted from the set, later commenting "At my age there are two things I will never do, climb Mount Everest or work with Val Kilmer ever again!" Many others who have worked with Kilmer consider him a gifted, dedicated artist with whom they would be happy to work again. Throughout his life, he was a proponent of liberal political causes, and was a steady supporter of the Democratic Party. They have two children, daughter Mercedes and son Jack. Perhaps his greatest late-in-life role was in Inherit the Wind in 1960, opposite Spencer Tracy. The two met while working together on the film Willow. March was one of the few actors to resist the studios, and was able to pick and choose his roles, in the process also avoiding typecasting. By this time, he was working on Broadway as often as in Hollywood, and his screen career was not as prolific as it had been. Kilmer's ex-wife is Joanne Whalley, an actress and former lead singer of Cindy & the Saffrons. Hyde, and again in 1946 for The Best Years of Our Lives. Caruso also lost a brother in a tragic accident. Jekyll and Mr. Caruso explored the theme of loss together in their film release The Salton Sea. March won the Oscar in 1932 for Dr. J. He appeared on Broadway in 1926, and won an Oscar nomination in 1930 for The Royal Family of Broadway, in which he played a role based upon John Barrymore. Recently, Kilmer and director D. He began as a banker, but an emergency appendectomy caused him to reevaluate his life, and in 1920 he began to be cast as an extra in movies made in New York. When Val was 17 and just about to start study as the youngest student ever admitted to the Juillard School of Fine Arts in New York, Wesley tragically drowned in the family's own swimming pool. March was born in Racine, Wisconsin. Born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Kilmer is one of three sons born to Gladys and Eugene Kilmer, the others being older brother Mark and younger brother Wesley. Fredric March (Ernest Frederick McIntyre Bickel) (August 31, 1897 - April 14, 1975) was an Academy Award winning American actor. In a 2002 film, he plays Danny Parker, a jazz trumpeter who infiltrates a group of crystal meth addicts and becomes one himself in an attempt to avenge the senseless death of his wife which they caused. The Education of Elizabeth. Kilmer is known for roles as diverse as the Elvis-like teen idol Nick Rivers in Top Secret! to real-life legends Billy the Kid, cultural hero Robert Elliot Burns, and rock idol Jim Morrison, to larger-than-life characters Bruce Wayne/Batman and Simon Templar, the Saint. The Devil. Val Edward Kilmer (born December 31, 1959) is an American actor considered by fans to be one of the most talented and underappreciated actors currently working in film and television. Paying the Piper. A License to Steal (2005). The Great Adventure. Delgo (2005). The Dummy. Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang (2005). The Wild Party. Alexander (2004). The Studio Murder Mystery. Mindhunters (2004). Paris Bound. Spartan (2004). Jealousy. Wonderland (2003). Footlights and Fools. The Salton Sea (2002). The Marriage Playground. Run For the Money (TV) (2002). Sarah and Son. Pollock (2000). Ladies Love Brutes. Red Planet (2000). True to the Navy. Joe the King (1999). Manslaughter. At First Sight (1999). Laughter. The Prince of Egypt (1998). The Royal Family of Broadway. Africa Unbottled (TV documentary) (1998). Honor Among Lovers. The Saint (1997). Night Angel. The Ghost & the Darkness (1996). My Sin. The Island of Doctor Moreau (1996). Hyde. Heat (1995). Jekyll and Mr. Batman Forever (1995). Dr. Dead Girl (1995). Strangers in Love. Wings of Courage (IMAX) (1995). Merrily We Go to Hell. Tombstone (1993). Make Me a Star. True Romance (1993). Smilin' Through. The Real McCoy (1993). The Sign of the Cross. Tis Pity She's A Whore (Joseph Papp Public Theatre, New York) (1992). Tonight Is Ours. Thunderheart (1992). The Eagle and the Hawk. The Doors (1991). Design for Living. Gore Vidal's Billy the Kid (TV) (1989). All of Me. Kill Me Again (1989). Death Takes a Holiday. Hamlet (Colorado Shakespeare Festival) (1988). The Affairs of Cellini. Willow. We Live Again. The Man Who Broke 1000 Chains (TV) (1987). Good Dame. The Murder in the Rue Morgue (TV) (1986). The Barretts of Wimpole Street. Top Gun (1986). Les Misérables. One Too Many (TV) (1985). Anna Karenina. Real Genius (1985). The Dark Angel. Top Secret! (1984). The Road to Glory. Mary of Scotland. Anthony Adverse. A Star is Born. Nothing Sacred. The Buccaneer. There Goes My Heart. Trade Winds. The 400 Million. Lights Out in Europe. Susan and God. Victory. So Ends Our Night. One Foot in Heaven. Bedtime Story. Lake Carrier. I Married a Witch. The Adventures of Mark Twain. Tomorrow the World!. The Best Years of Our Lives. Another Part of the Forest. An Act of Murder. Christopher Columbus. The Titan, Story of Michelangelo. It's a Big Country. Death of a Salesman. Man on a Tightrope. Executive Suite. A Christmas Carol. The Bridges at Toko-Ri. The Desperate Hours. The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit. Alexander the Great. Island of Allah. Albert Schweitzer. The Winslow Boy. "Tales from Dickens". Middle of the Night. Inherit the Wind. The Young Doctors. The Condemned of Altona. Seven Days in May. Hombre. ...tick...tick...tick... The Iceman Cometh. 1931 Nominated The Royal Family of Broadway. Hyde. Jekyll and Mr. 1932 Won Dr. 1938 Nominated A Star is Born. 1947 Won The Best Years of Our Lives. 1952 Nominated Death of a Salesman. |