Kilmer’s breakout role came as LT Tom “Iceman” Kazansky opposite Tom Cruise in Top Gun (1986). That was followed by the fantasy film Willow (1988). His big break as a leading man came with his swaying, leather-clad portrayal of Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s The Doors.

Michael Mann, Francis Ford Coppola, Nicolas Cage, Jim Carrey and Josh Brolin were among the many entertainment industry figures who paid tribute to Val Kilmer after news of his death was announced.

Actor Josh Brolin and director Michael Mann are among those honoring actor Val Kilmer after his death on Tuesday at age 65.

Val Kilmer has died at 65. During his career he was a leading man and a character actor. These are his five best performances, including "Tombstone."

Here are some of his best and most memorable roles, and where to watch them. There’s a bit of a Sliding Doors situation in which Kilmer might have been part of that young, promising cast of Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Outsiders” had he not had commitments in the theater — but Kilmer’s first major starring role would ultimately come in Jim Abrahams,

It was just kind of who I was in the household.” They remained friends after they split, Cher said, staying in communication over the years via text and email. “We don’t see each other all that often.

Val Kilmer, who died April 1 at age 65, withdrew from Hollywood at his New Mexico ranch. In 2006, he welcomed us into his treehouse for a visit.

Even his choice of parts could be eccentric. In the end, he’s best thought of as a character actor trapped in a leading man’s body.

Val Kilmer flew a fighter jet and drove the Batmobile for one great movie life. Here are his 10 essential roles, from "Real Genius" to "The Doors."