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- Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise’s fame was on the rise by the time he was cast as Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. Between The Outsiders and Risky Business (for which he received a best actor Golden Globe nomination), Cruise was fast becoming a star when he took to the cockpit of an F-14 Tomcat and flew toe-to-toe against Russian MiGs.
- Kelly McGillis. Playing an Amish woman opposite Harrison Ford in Witness got Kelly McGillis noticed by Top Gun producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who cast McGillis as the no-nonsense instructor turned love interest Charlie Blackwood.
- Val Kilmer. Top Gun raised the specter of many of its stars, and Val Kilmer is no exception. After finding success leading the cast of the teenage sci-fi comedy Real Genius, Kilmer was cast as the cool-headed, methodical antagonist Iceman.
- Anthony Edwards. Anthony Edwards had a regular career in TV and small film roles in the early 1980s, but his first starring role as Gilbert in the raucous college comedy Revenge of the Nerds cemented him as a legitimate leading actor.
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- Tom Cruise (Maverick) A young Tom Cruise booked one of his first major roles as Maverick in Top Gun. The actor played the Navy lieutenant after starring in Risky Business in 1983 and earning credits in Endless Love (1981), Taps (1981), The Outsiders (1983), All the Right Moves (1983), and Legend (1985).
- Kelly McGillis (Charlie) Tom Cruise found his Top Gun love interest in Kelly McGillis, who played Charlotte "Charlie" Blackwood. McGillis portrayed the astrophysicist after spending a few years in the industry, picking up credits in Reuben, Reuben (1983) and One Life to Live.
- Val Kilmer (Iceman) Val Kilmer joined Top Gun as Tom "Iceman" Kazansky, another lieutenant in the Navy who butts heads with Maverick. Kilmer came into the gig with just three onscreen credits to his name: 1984's Top Secret!
- Anthony Edwards (Goose) With a decade in the industry to his name, Anthony Edwards landed what would be a key role in Top Gun. The actor played Nick "Goose" Bradshaw, a close friend and comrade to Maverick, flying with the aviator until his untimely death.
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After enrolling in one of the world’s top fighter schools, Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell’s gutsiness is pushed to its limits by his peers/fellow daredevils, including the cutthroat Lieutenant Tom “Iceman” Kazansky (Val Kilmer). In the decades after his appearance in “Top Gun,” Cruise has remained one of the best-known actors in Hollywood. He ...
Charlie is Maverick’s love interest… and his instructor. Yes, things quickly get steamy andawkward. McGillis appeared in a couple of big films after “Top Gun,” the most notable being 1988’s “The Accused,” in which she starred alongside Jodi Foster. Most recently, the actor has primarily appeared in TV movies like “Love Finds You in Sugarcreek” (201...
A fellow student at the fighter academy, Iceman starts off as one of Maverick’s biggest rivals, and turns into one of his best friends. Yes – it’s exactly as heartwarming as it sounds. After “Top Gun,” Kilmer remained a big-name movie star, appearing in Hollywood hits such as “True Romance” (1993), “Batman Forever” (1995) and “Heat” (1995). Tragica...
Another one of Mav’s besties, Goose is a radar intercept officer and overall a top-notch dude. Since “Top Gun,” Edwards has been keeping busy. The actor recently made the switch over to primarily TV roles, appearing in popular shows such as “Blue Bloods,” “Billions,” “Designated Survivor,” “Inventing Anna,” “WeCrashed” and, most recently, “Tales of...
The top instructor at “Top Gun,” Viper is fittingly a top-rate mentor to his students. Skerritt has boasted a fruitful career since appearing in “Top Gun” – one that earned him an Emmy Award for Actor in a Drama Series for 1993’s “Picket Fences.” More recently, the actor has appeared in indie films like Kim Bass’s “Day of Days” (2017), a 2019 short...
Another great instructor in “Top Gun,” Jester takes no nonsense from no one. After appearing in “Top Gun,” Ironside continued to have a successful film career, appearing in films like “Total Recall” (1990), “Free Willy” (1993) and “Starship Troopers” (1997). In recent years, his acting plate has remained full. The actor has appeared in everything f...
The wife of Goose, Carole doesn’t have the biggest role in “Top Gun” – but she is certainly a scene stealer. One of the most popular rom-com darlings of the 1990s, Ryan skyrocketed to fame after her relatively small role in “Top Gun,” appearing in classic films like “When Harry Met Sally” (1989), “Sleepless in Seattle” (1993) and “You’ve Got Mail” ...
“Top Gun,” at its heart, is all about brotherhood and loyalty, and it’s hard to think of a more loyal wingman to our Maverick than Cougar. While his performance as Cougar captivated audiences back in ‘86, Stockwell is more than just an actor. In fact, he actually earned an Emmy nomination for writing the 2000 film “Cheaters.” Stockwell’s most recen...
Radar intercept officer to Cougar, and later to the one and only Mav. Robbins enjoyed a fruitful career as a leading man after appearing in “Top Gun.” Some of his most well-known post-Merlin roles include “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994), “Mystic River” (2003) and “Jacob’s Ladder” (1990). Recently, the actor appeared in Hulu’s Stephen King-based T...
Stinger is an essential piece of the Top Gun Academy puzzle: he’s the commander of the USS Enterprise Carrier Air Group. Perhaps best known for his roles in the “Back to the Future” series as Mr. Strickland, Tolkan is still acting to this day. Recently, he appeared in the 2015 film “Bone Tomahawk” and a fun 2020 “Back to the Future” fan remake.
- Tom Cruise – Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. Top Gun starred Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a Naval Aviator whose excellence as a pilot is often undercut by his naïve cockiness.
- Kelly McGillis – Charlotte “Charlie” Blackwood. Kelly McGillis starred in Top Gun as Charlotte “Charlie” Blackwood, an astrophysicist and Top Gun civilian instructor whose interest in Maverick’s hotshot flying abilities leads to a romance with the thrill-seeking aviator.
- Val Kilmer – Tom “Ice Man” Kazansky. Val Kilmer made his mark in Hollywood with his role as Tom ‘Iceman’ Kazansky in the 1986 smash Top Gun. The adversary to Tom Cruise’s Maverick, the cool under fire Iceman views Maverick’s cocky attitude as dangerous and foolish yet would become best friends with Maverick when they fight alongside one another against a hostile enemy.
- Anthony Edwards – Nick “Goose” Bradshaw. Maverick’s Radar Intercept Officer and best friend, Nick ‘Goose’ Bradshaw proved to be the steady hand to Maverick’s cheeky bravado both in and out of the cockpit, only for Maverick’s once unshakeable confidence to dim after Goose died during a dogfight.
Aug 9, 2022 · "Top Gun: Maverick" was released on May 27, 2022, 36 years after the first "Top Gun" film was released in 1986. Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer returned in the sequel, but what happened to the rest of the crew from the first movie? You might be surprised where the original "Top Gun" cast is today. Then: Tim Robbins. Top Gun character: Merlin
Feb 4, 2021 · Like Cruise, Val Kilmer rode his performance as Maverick's rival-turned-ally to the top of the pecking order with leading roles in Willow (1988), The Doors (1991), Tombstone (1993), Batman Forever ...
