Val Kilmer Death: How much was the ‘Top Gun’ actor’s net worth at the time of his passing? Here’s a breakdown

Val Kilmer, a well-known Hollywood actor of the 1980s and 1990s, bid adieu to the mortal world at age 65 on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The veteran movie star first came to fame with his portrayal in the 1986 global hit Top Gun and gained critical acclaim for his adroit character projection of Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s 1991 drama The Doors. A screen performer who has proven his versatility playing a ton of different characters in motion pictures pertaining to different genres, Kilmer managed to amass a decent net worth through his cinematic endeavours.

Let’s see how much the high-profile supporting actor was worth when he reportedly passed away due to pneumonia in Los Angeles.

Val Kilmer’s net worth at the time of his demise

Batman Forever actor Val Kilmer is no longer a part of our lives, but his legacy will stand the test of time. The screen performer, who left his physical body at 65 in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, was worth millions. A Screen Rant report states that the Tombstone actor was reportedly worth $25 million, while another website, Celebrity Net Worth, quotes his salary to be over $10 million. 

While his stint in the entertainment industry is mainly responsible for his wealth, one can also attribute a share of it to his best-selling memoir. Kilmer, who gained attention among fans and critics through his character projection in the Tom Cruise-fronted Top Gun (1986), made a praiseworthy return in its sequel that was released in 2022.

How much was he paid for the ‘Top Gun’ films?

Val Kilmer is said to have earned a decent amount for playing the role of Iceman in the Top Gun film series. Per the entertainment website Screen Rant, the actor earned $400,000 for his role-play in the first instalment of the franchise. Showbiz Galore reports that he made the same amount for his brief appearance in its sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, which went on to gross about $1.5 billion globally in 2022.

However, if we believe Screen Rant, Kilmer was paid a handsome salary of at least $2 million for his return as Iceman in the sequel. While there’s no confirmation of the actor’s salary in the second film of the franchise, some think that the pay could have been lower than what Screen Rant reported, given that his role was relatively shorter this time around. 

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