Childhood and Education Journey of Val Kilmer in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Val Kilmer. From birth to education, explore key events.

Val Kilmer is an American actor who rose to prominence through comedy films like *Top Secret!* and *Real Genius*, followed by roles in *Top Gun* and *Willow*. He achieved critical acclaim for his portrayal of Jim Morrison in *The Doors*. Kilmer starred in well-known movies such as *Tombstone*, *True Romance*, and *Heat*, and played Batman in *Batman Forever*. Other notable roles include *The Ghost and the Darkness*, *The Saint*, *The Prince of Egypt*, and *Alexander*. He reprised his role as Iceman in *Top Gun: Maverick*.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

March 1988: Marriage to Joanne Whalley

In March 1988, Val Kilmer married actress Joanne Whalley.

1991: Birth of daughter Mercedes

In 1991, Val Kilmer's daughter, Mercedes, was born.

1995: Birth of son Jack

In 1995, Val Kilmer's son, Jack, was born.

February 1996: Divorce from Joanne Whalley

In February 1996, Val Kilmer divorced actress Joanne Whalley.

2005: Hurricane Katrina disaster relief

In 2005, Val Kilmer traveled to New Orleans to help with the Hurricane Katrina disaster relief.

2010: Considered running for Governor of New Mexico

In 2010, Val Kilmer considered running for Governor of New Mexico but ultimately decided against it.

2011: Sale of New Mexico ranch

In 2011, Val Kilmer sold his 6,000-acre ranch in New Mexico.

May 2013: Lobbying Congress on behalf of the EACH Act

In May 2013, Val Kilmer lobbied Congress on behalf of the Equitable Access to Care and Health Act, or EACH Act (H.R. 1814).

January 2015: Hospitalized for possible tumor

In January 2015, Val Kilmer was hospitalized for tests for a possible tumor.

April 2017: Healing of cancer

In April 2017, after previously denying rumors of cancer, Val Kilmer said he had experienced a "healing of cancer".

December 2017: Details of Kilmer's battle with throat cancer revealed

In December 2017, it was revealed that Val Kilmer had gone through a two-year battle with throat cancer, requiring a procedure on his trachea that reduced his voice.