![]() ![]() Moreau. But those stories aren’t even the most interesting parts of Kilmer’s new memoir, I’m Your Huckleberry. He rocketed to superstardom in a fighter jet in Top Gun, parted the Red Sea as Moses in The Prince of Egypt and acted opposite his icon Marlon Brando in The Island of Dr. "It’s no surprise that Val Kilmer has some stories to tell. The actor has played such inimitable figures as Jim Morrison, Doc Holliday and Batman. I’m Your Huckleberry is most engrossing, even illuminating, when the author actively tries to reconcile his vision and ego with his faith and regrets." "As a survivor of throat cancer (not to mention four decades in an industry notorious for chewing up and spitting out fresh talent), genuinely seems grateful for the opportunity to look back on his life, loves, and career.Kilmer shows great vulnerability and a knack for storytelling. While containing plenty of tantalizing celebrity anecdotes, I’m Your Huckleberry-taken from the famous line Kilmer delivers as Holliday in Tombstone-is ultimately a singularly written and deeply moving reflection on mortality and the mysteries of life. And he reveals details of his recent throat cancer diagnosis and recovery-about which he has disclosed little until now. He chronicles his spiritual journey and lifelong belief in Christian Science, and describes travels to far-flung locales such as a scarcely inhabited island in the Indian Ocean where he suffered from delirium and was cared for by the resident tribe. and Robert De Niro, and recounts high-profile romances with Cher, Cindy Crawford, Daryl Hannah, and former wife Joanne Whalley. He shares candid stories of working with screen legends Marlon Brando, Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr. In this uniquely assembled memoir-featuring vivid prose, snippets of poetry and rarely-seen photos-Kilmer reflects on his acclaimed career, including becoming the youngest actor ever admitted to the Juilliard School’s famed drama department, determinedly campaigning to win the lead part in The Doors, and realizing a years-long dream of performing a one-man show as his hero Mark Twain. Of course, Batman, Jim Morrison and the sharp-shooting Doc Holliday.īut who is the real Val Kilmer? With I’m Your Huckleberry-published before the highly anticipated sequel Top Gun: Maverick, in which Kilmer returns to the big screen as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky-the enigmatic actor at last steps out of character and reveals his true self. A wise-cracking detective in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. A charming master of disguise in The Saint. A table-dancing Cold War agent in Top Secret! A troublemaking science prodigy in Real Genius. Val Kilmer has played many iconic roles over his nearly four-decade film career. ![]() Legendary actor Val Kilmer shares the stories behind his most beloved roles, reminisces about his star-studded career and love life, and reveals the truth behind his recent health struggles in a remarkably candid autobiography. ![]()
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