R Lee Ermey

R Lee Ermey was a talented character actor known for his military roles, most notably as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket.

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Profession :

TV Actor

Birthday :

March 24, 1944

Death Date:

April 15, 2018

Age :

74

R Lee Ermey, also known as “The Gunny,” was an American actor, voice actor, and former Marine Corps Drill Instructor. He gained prominence for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Stanley Kubrick’s 1987 film Full Metal Jacket. Ermey appeared in several other films and TV shows, including Se7en, Toy Story, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Simpsons. Nominated for a Golden Globe, he received an Honorary Gunnery Sergeant award from the US Marine Corps for his support of the military. Ermey passed away on April 15, 2018, at the age of 74.