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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Height
1 cm (0'0")
Nationality
Political Party
independent politician
Languages
English
Children
6 children
Education
University of Manila
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Old Norse (Rǫgnvaldr)
Popularity
Tier B -- 72,602 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 34
Year context
Born in 1944 -- D-Day: Allied invasion of Normandy; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Career
Career spanning 32 years (1978-2010)
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (36)
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Film
Lock N' Load with R. Lee Ermey
TV Series
Solstice
Leonard
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
Uncle Charlie Hewitt / Sheriff Hoyt
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Sheriff Hoyt
Willard
Film
The Salton Sea
Film
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
Film
Saving Silverman
Coach
Scrubs
TV Series
AWARDS (6)
B
Vietnam Campaign Medal
WON
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Combat Action Ribbon
WON
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
WON
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National Defense Service Medal
WON
Biography
Ronald Lee Ermey (March 24, 1944 – April 15, 2018) was a United States Marine Corps drill instructor and actor.
Ermey often played the roles of authority figures, such as his breakout performance as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket, Mayor Tilman in the Alan Parker film Mississippi Burning, Bill Bowerman in Prefontaine, Sheriff Hoyt in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake, and plastic army men leader Sarge in the Toy Story films.
He hosted two programs on the History Channel: Mail Call, in which he answered viewers' questions about various militaria both modern and historic; and Lock N' Load with R. Lee Ermey, which focused on the development of different types of weapons.
He was a candidate for the National Rifle Association board of directors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was R. Lee Ermey?
R. Lee Ermey was born on and passed away on at the age of 74.
Where was R. Lee Ermey born?
R. Lee Ermey was born in Emporia, Kansas, USA.
What movies or shows has R. Lee Ermey been in?
R. Lee Ermey has 36 credits in our database. Notable titles include Machete Maidens Unleashed! (2010), Lock N' Load with R. Lee Ermey (2009), Solstice (2008), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003).
What is R. Lee Ermey known for?
R. Lee Ermey is primarily known as an actor. Ronald Lee Ermey (March 24, 1944 – April 15, 2018) was a United States Marine Corps drill instructor and actor. Ermey often played the roles…
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