Oliver Stone Says Actor Was ‘Turbulent,’ ‘Always Exciting’

During his rise to fame in the Eighties, Val Kilmer garnered a reputation among his peers and the media as a brooding young actor who was often petulant on set. His performances, however, were captivating and nuanced, an unmistakable result of his relentless dedication to his craft.

When remembering Kilmer, who died Tuesday at the age of 65, director Oliver Stone reflected on the…