Born John Henry Holliday, he had aristocratic Southern roots and trained as a dentist, making his way out West where he gained a reputation as a gunfighter, gambler, and friend of Wyatt Earp.
Kilmer also titled his memoir, you guessed it, 'I'm Your Huckleberry.' Why Do Some Think Kilmer, as Doc Holliday, Said 'Huckle Bearer'?ĭoc Holliday was a real historical figure who lived from 1851 to 1887.
But if the source of the quote himself isn't enough to convince some, the 'Tombstone' script can be found online, where readers can confirm for themselves that the line is 'I'm your huckleberry,' not 'I'm your huckle bearer.'
