Happy Birthday wishes go out to one of my favorite actors, Val Kilmer, who turns 49 years old today. Val Edward Kilmer was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Val attended Chatsworth H.S. and was accepted to Juilliard's drama program at 17 years old.

Val dated Cindy Crawford for several years and was married to actress Joanne Whalley for eight years. Val and Joanne had two children together, a daughter Mercedes and a son Jack. Val lives on a ranch in New Mexico where he raises buffalo. Val is rumored to be interested in running for governor of New Mexico State.

Val Kilmer played "Ice" in the movie "Top Gun" with Tom Cruise.

"Jim Morrison" in the movie "The Doors".

"Simon Templar" in "The Saint"

My all time fave, "Doc Holiday" in "Tombstone"