Master of the Drill Sergeant Ronald Lee Ermey's Iconic Role

Buy movie tickets in advance, find movie times, watch trailers, read movie reviews, and more at Fandango. "But always remember this: Marines die, that's what we're here for! But the Marine Corps lives forever. And that means you live forever! R. Lee Ermey, a former Marine who made a career in Hollywood playing hard-nosed military men like Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in Stanley Kubrick's ... R. Lee Ermey, a former marine who made a career in Hollywood playing hard-nosed military men, has died. LOS ANGELES (AP) — R. Lee Ermey, a former Marine who made a career in Hollywood playing hard-nosed military men like Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in ... 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 ... “It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey (“The Gunny”) passed away this morning from complications of ... 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. 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. R. Lee Ermey, who made an acting career out of his ability to bring stern military careerists to life, has died at age 74.