Val Kilmer had a face that belonged in movies. A stunningly beautiful heartthrob known for his chiseled jaw and shock of blonde hair that looked great either messy or perfectly coiffed, Kilmer practically glowed whenever he was onscreen, as if he was put on Earth by God himself for the purpose of getting immortalized on film.

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."

Val Kilmer once proclaimed that he’s almost been fired from all his movies. Thankfully for us, he wasn’t. Though he might have frustrated more than a few directors, they too knew the headaches were ultimately worth it.

Val Kilmer was one of the most interesting actors of his generation. Other than small appearances in films like Top Gun: Maverick and The Snowman, Kilmer, who died this week, had largely retired when it came to movies,