Ranking The Highest-Grossing Films Of Val Kilmer (Photo Credit – Instagram)
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The world is still processing the passing away of Val Kilmer, who stole hearts as Jim Morrison and Batman. The actor was known for his versatility and dedication to the craft. He was one of the highest-paid actors of the 90s and an A-lister. Kilmer’s career and filmography are also filled with critical hits and commercial successes. Mortally, he might have left us, but his work will always remind us of his talents, so we are here to explore the top five highest-grossing films of the late actor. Keep scrolling for more.
Kilmer, born in 1959 in LA, California, rose to fame with comedy films, including Real Genius. He gained global recognition with Top Gun and then appeared in the fantasy film Willow. He was lauded for his portrayal of Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s The Doors. Val worked in several genres of films, including the crime drama Heat, which is among the actor’s highest-grossing films of all time.
Val Kilmer replaced Michael Keaton in the third installment of Warner Bros’ initial Batman film series. Batman and Batman Returns featured Keaton in the titular role, while Batman Forever featured Kilmer. The film also featured Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman, and Chris O’Donnell. Despite the mixed reviews, it was a box office success and again another box office success in Kilmer’s career. According to The Numbers, he has appeared in sixty-one films as an actor, and the aggregate box office is an estimated $3.85 billion worldwide.
Here are the top 5 highest-grossing films of Val Kilmer based on the data of Box Office Mojo:
5. Deja Vu (2006) – $180.55 million
4. Heat (1995) – $187.43 million
3. Batman Forever (1995) – $336.56 million
2. Top Gun (1986) – $357.28 million
1. Top Gun: Maverick (2022) – $1.49 billion
For the record, we have excluded his film The Prince of Egypt as it is an animated feature, and Kilmer worked as a voice actor in it. It was also a box office success, collecting over $101.4 million in the United States and $218.6 million worldwide.
About Val Kilmer’s Death
In 2015, Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer, and he confirmed it later on. As part of his treatment, Kilmer underwent chemotherapy, radiation, and a tracheostomy, which significantly impacted his voice and speech. He utilized AI-generated voice technology to restore his speech for Top Gun: Maverick and contributed to his documentary Val, which explores his life and career.
According to AP News, Val Kilmer died Tuesday night in LA at the age of 65. His daughter Mercedes Kilmer said that in an email to The Associated Press. Kilmer passed away due to pneumonia.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
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