Kilmer received top billing in the comedy spoof 'Top Secret!', playing an American rock and roll star.

He played the lead character in the comedy 'Real Genius'.

Kilmer portrayed naval aviator 'Iceman' in the action film 'Top Gun', which grossed over $344 million worldwide.

He played Madmartigan in the fantasy film 'Willow', where he met his future wife, Joanne Whalley.

Kilmer gained acclaim for his portrayal of Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's 'The Doors'.

He played Doc Holliday in the western 'Tombstone'.

Kilmer portrayed Bruce Wayne/Batman in Joel Schumacher's 'Batman Forever'.

He starred in Michael Mann's epic crime drama 'Heat'.

Kilmer had a strong performance as a gay private detective in 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang', revitalizing his image.

He reprised his role as Admiral Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky in 'Top Gun: Maverick'.