Val Kilmer was a versatile actor who made a name for himself playing brooding superhero Batman, as well as arrogant naval aviator Iceman in the hit action movie, Top Gun.
The US actor was also known for his portrayal of Jim Morrison in the 1991 film The Doors and praised for his tousled hair, moody expression and sensuous stage movements.
Born in Los Angeles, California, in the US, on 31 December 1959, Val Edward Kilmer became the youngest drama student ever admitted to the prestigious Juilliard School at the time, in 1981, aged 17.
His break-out role was playing Nick Rivers in 1984’s spy spoof Top Secret!, which was followed by a lead role in the comedy…