Val Kilmer
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․"
- Received an honorary doctorate degree from William Woods University in 2012
- Studied drama at The Juilliard School, where he was admitted at the age of 17
- 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
Awards
- 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 AwardWinner
- 2021Critics' Choice Documentary Award - Most Compelling Living Subject of a Documentary:Winner
- 2021Critics' Choice Documentary Award - Best Narration:Winner
- 2023Redeemer AwardNominated
- 2024Family Film Award - Best Iconic Film:Nominated