Chuck Norris names ‘beyond iconic’ performance that deserves big award.
My childhood hero, John Wayne, said at the 1979 Academy Awards, “Oscar and I have something in common. Oscar first came to Hollywood scene in 1928. So did I. We’re both a little weather-beaten, but we’re still here and plan to be around for a whole lot longer.”
Perseverance and longevity are two of the most admirable human qualities. Some actors epitomize them better than others. I want to talk about one, who I would include among amazing actors like Harrison Ford, Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep, Kirk Douglas, Sally Field and Denzel Washington.
As news and controversy swirls around which nominees should or shouldn’t win Oscars at this year’s 88th Academy Awards, my wife, Gena, and I were talking about the amazing career and acting abilities of a man who was overlooked over 20 years ago for best supporting actor in one of the finest roles ever. He wasn’t even nominated.
We love Val Kilmer. He has played some amazing roles, like Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” Iceman in “Top Gun,” Madmartigan in “Willow,” Chris Knight in “True Genius,” Simon Templar in “The Saint,” Chris Shiherlis in “Heat,” to name a few.
But Kilmer’s single role that set him apart as well as established a template to measure other performances of the real historical figure was Doc Holiday in “Tombstone.” It also starred Kurt Russell, who equally played an amazing version of Wyatt Earp.
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