66 Years Ago Today, the Most Underrated Batman Actor Was Born (And His Journey to the Character Is Iconic)

Born on December 31, 1959, Val Kilmer would be 66 years old today. Throughout his long career in film, television, and theater, he’s become famous for roles in memorable movies like Top Gun, Willow, The Doors, and Tombstone. However, many consider his portrayal of Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman Forever to be among his finest work, and the story of how he landed the role is almost more incredible than the films themselves.




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