Val Kilmer had several iconic roles throughout his career, but the late actor will always be remembered as Tom "Iceman" Kazansky from the 1986 movie Top Gun. Before he signed on to play the cocky naval aviator in the movie,

It’s been nearly four decades since Top Gun hit theaters, and the movie is still an American classic. Released in May 1986, the film follows a group of Top Gun Naval Fighters as they learn to train and refine their elite flying skills.

Charismatic actor Val Kilmer, handsome star of "Top Gun" and "Batman Forever," who played Jim Morrison in "The Doors," has died 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.

Tom Cruise is paying tribute to his friend and “Top Gun” costar Val Kilmer, who died earlier this week at age 65.

The charismatic performer was also known for playing Jim Morrison and Doc Holliday.