Become a Master of Improvisation with Ronald Lee Ermey

Drill Instructor from Full Metal Jacket. Military service: USMC (Staff Sergeant Apr-1961 to Oct-1971) Ronald Lee Ermey (March 24, 1944 – April 15, 2018) was a retired United States Marine Corps drill instructor and actor. Ermey often played the roles of ... R. Lee Ermey, after more than 25 years in the business, is one of the most successful and talented actors in film and television today. Ronald Lee Ermey was born on March 24, 1944, in Emporia, Kan., and moved to Washington State at age 11. He enlisted in the Marines immediately ... Marine Corps veteran R Lee Ermey made an indelible impact on the cinematic world thanks to his portrayal of Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket. Biography. A talented character actor known for his military roles, Ronald Lee Ermey was in the United States Marine Corps for 11 years. Filmography · 2012. The Watch · 2011. Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness Season 1 · 2010. Toy Story 3 · 2008. Solstice · Batman: The Brave and the Bold: The ... Born in Emporia, Kansas in 1944 as Ronald Lee Ermey, he grew up as a bit of a hell-raiser. Having been arrested for criminal mischief twice by ... Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman lead the cast alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Richard Roundtree, R. Lee Ermey, John C. McGinley, and Kevin Spacey. Actor R. Lee Ermey, best known for his role as a tough drill sergeant in "Full Metal Jacket" has died at age 74, his manager announced ...