Kilmer’s breakout role came as LT Tom “Iceman” Kazansky opposite Tom Cruise in Top Gun (1986). That was followed by the fantasy film Willow (1988). His big break as a leading man came with his swaying, leather-clad portrayal of Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s The Doors.

Heatdirector Michael Mann remembered working with the late Val Kilmer today, after the news broke of the actor's death. Kilmer was 65 years old. As per Deadline, Mann reflected on working with Kilmer on the set of the 1995 film Heat.

Heat director Michael Mann responded to Val Kilmer’s death with a heartwarming tribute.Mann released a statement to The Hollywood Reporter commemorating Kilmer, with whom he worked on the 1995 crime thriller which starred Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.