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Val Kilmer Biography

Birth Name:Val Edward Kilmer

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Cinematographer

Fast Facts

Donated proceeds of his 2007 music to the families of those killed in the attacks on Sept․ 11
Was awarded the 2003 Prism Award for his work in "The Salton Sea․"
Studied drama at The Juilliard School, where he was admitted at the age of 17
Received an honorary doctorate degree from William Woods University in 2012
Quote: "Acting is not a science․ Anybody who believes that their success exists in relation to their goals is deluding themselves; unless you think of a career in terms of financial goals․"
Quote: "There are only three reasons to do a movie: the cast, the director, the role․"
Was a high school classmate of actors Kevin Spacey and Mare Winningham

1989ACE-Actor in a Movie or Miniseries: nominated
1992CFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
1992MTV Movie Award-Best Male Performance: nominated
1994MTV Movie Award-Most Desirable Male: nominated
1994MTV Movie Award-Best Male Performance: nominated
1996Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1996MTV Movie Award-Most Desirable Male: nominated
1997Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
1998Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
2003Prism Award-Performance in a Theatrical Feature Film: winner
2005Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
2005Satellite Award-Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical: winner
2006Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011MTV Movie Award-Best Villain: nominated
2017Time-Machine Honorary Award-: winner
2021Critics' Choice Documentary Award-Most Compelling Living Subject of a Documentary: winner
2021Critics' Choice Documentary Award-Best Narration: winner
2023Redeemer Award-: nominated
2024Family Film Award-Best Iconic Film: nominated