Tom Cruise, who was born in Syracuse and co-starred with Kilmer in “Top Gun” (plus “Born on the Fourth of July” with Whaley), has not publicly addressed Kilmer’s death. Cruise, did however, say he ...

Director Frank Whaley, actress Leighton Meester and actor ... scene because one of my acting teachers from Albany, a guy named Jim Leonard — he’s my favorite acting teacher.

“Working with Val Kilmer and watching him transform himself into Jim Morrison was life-altering for me as an actor,” says Frank Whaley, who played Doors guitarist Robby Krieger in the film.

Actor, director and writer Frank Whaley’s appearance checks all the ... because one of my acting teachers from Albany, Professor Jim Leonard — he’s my favorite acting teacher.