In 2022, Kilmer reprised his role as Iceman in Top Gun: Maverick (2022). In 2015, Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer; he had a procedure on his trachea that damaged his vocal cords to the point where he had extreme difficulty speaking. …

May 27, 2022 · Val Kilmer's Iceman cameo in Top Gun: Maverick was a touching nod to his real-life battle with cancer, adding depth to the storyline. Tom Cruise played a pivotal role in bringing Val Kilmer back as Iceman, showcasing their strong on-screen chemistry once again.

May 27, 2022 · In addition to Tom Cruise’s Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, Val Kilmer reprises the iconic role of Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, who has become a four-star Admiral. Maverick and Iceman share one of...

Jun 10, 2022 · Midway through the film, Tom Cruise ’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell reunites with Val Kilmer ’s Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, who in the years since the events of 1986’s Top Gun has become an admiral. In...

Jul 1, 2022 · When Maverick is sent to attend Top Gun, the Naval Fighter Weapons School, he finds himself in a rivalry with the equally talented Iceman (Val Kilmer), while he begins a relationship with...

May 29, 2022 · In "Top Gun: Maverick," Val Kilmer returns as the iconic character Tom "Iceman" Kazansky. Kilmer, 62, worked with a tech company that used AI technology to re-create his voice. The actor lost...

Top Gun: Maverick (2022) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Tom "Iceman" Kazansky was one of only a few United States naval aviators to be sent to TOPGUN. He had an extremely cocky personality and was known for his big ego, as was his RIO, LTJG Ron "Slider" Kerner. His signature bleached hair tips are closely associated with the fact that he is "the best pilot" in the new class of TOPGUN students.

Apr 26, 2024 · Many fans of the iconic film “Top Gun” have wondered whether Iceman, the character played by Val Kilmer, died in real life. The answer is no, Val Kilmer is very much alive as of 2021.

Val Kilmer as LT Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, one of Top Gun’s students and Maverick’s rival turned wingman. Kilmer originally did not want to be in the film. Why are the actors so sweaty in Top Gun?