Val Kilmer – OBITUARY

Val Kilmer, born on New Year’s Eve in 1959 in Los Angeles, hailed from Christian Scientist parents who instilled their beliefs within him. His formative years were spent at San Fernando High School, where he crossed paths with Kevin Spacey. Here, his fascination with drama was kindled, and he aspired to study at RADA in London. However, due to being a year too young, he was denied admission at 17. Instead, he chose Juilliard in New York City, becoming the youngest student ever accepted. His innate talent was recognized early on, even under the demanding tutelage he received there.

DISNEY DROPS THE AXE ON HOLLYWOOD CLASSICS

This is the location once owned by renowned film magnate Darryl F. Zanuck, a hub that saw the creation of iconic movies featuring stars like Shirley Temple, Marilyn Monroe, and Mel Brooks. It’s where blockbusters such as Towering Inferno and other disaster films by Irwin Allen were filmed indoors. This was also the site for numerous TV productions, including the original Combat!, Lost in Space, Land of the Giants, The Time Tunnel, Peyton Place, and even the 1966 version of the classic Batman series. Interestingly, Rancho Park, just across Pico from here, was often used to depict “Gotham Central Park” in the Batman series.