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I just don't think I've ever been comfortable at public functions and selling myself as an entity.

Val Kilmer

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Val Kilmer
Age: 64
Born: 1959
Born: December 31
Actor
Film Actor
Film Producer
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Stage Actor
Television Actor
Voice Actor
LA
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Val Edward Kilmer
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