Val Kilmer, at an exact 5ft 11 ½ (181.6 cm), leveraged his commanding height throughout his Hollywood career, enhancing his screen presence in action-packed and dramatic roles.
- In Top Gun (1986), his 181.6 cm stature embodied the cool confidence of Iceman.
- As Jim Morrison in The Doors (1991), his height added to the rock legend's magnetic aura.
- Playing Doc Holliday in Tombstone (1993), Kilmer's tall frame intensified the gunslinger's intensity.
- His 5ft 11 ½ build suited the Dark Knight in Batman Forever (1995).
- Standout in Heat (1995), Willow (1988), Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), and Spartan (2004).
The 2021 documentary Val showcases his life, highlighting how his precise height contributed to his iconic image.