Film · Military · Television · 1944–2018
R. Lee Ermey — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 24 March 1944 · Died: 15 April 2018 · Age at death: 74
How old was R. Lee Ermey when he died?
R. Lee Ermey died aged 74. He was born on 24 March 1944 and died on 15 April 2018.
Actor and former Marine known for playing Gunnery Sergeant Hartman
Did you know?He was originally a technical advisor but won his most famous role after filming a video of himself shouting improvised insults at potential actors.
Ronald Lee Ermey (March 24, 1944 – April 15, 2018) was an American actor and U.S. Marine drill instructor. He achieved fame for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
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- Age at death
- 74
- Would be
- 82
- Years since death
- 8
- Born
- March 24, 1944 · Emporia, United States
- Died
- April 15, 2018
- Cause of death
- Pneumonia
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Film, Military, Television
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