Val Edward Kilmer (born December 31, 1959) is an American actor. Originally a stage actor, Kilmer became popular in the mid-1980s after a string of appearances in comedy films, starting with Top Secret! (1984), then the cult classic Real Genius (1985), as well as blockbuster action films, including a role in Top Gun (Top Gun (film)) and a lead role in Willow (Willow (film)).

During the 1990s, Kilmer gained critical respect after a series of films that were also commercially successful, including his roles as Jim Morrison in The Doors (The Doors (film)), Doc Holliday in 1993s Tombstone (Tombstone (film)), Batman in 1995s Batman Forever, Chris Shiherlis in 1995s Heat (Heat (1995 film)) and Simon Templar in 1997s The Saint (The Saint (film)). During the early 2000s, Kilmer appeared in several well-received roles, including The Salton Sea, Spartan (Spartan (film)), and supporting performances in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Alexander (Alexander (film)), and as the voice of KITT in Knight Rider (Knight Rider (2008 TV series)).