The Drill Instructor's Approach to Acting Ronald Lee Ermey

Ronald Lee Ermey (March 24, 1944 – April 15, 2018) was an American actor and US Marine drill instructor. He achieved fame for his role as Gunnery Sergeant ... 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 pneumonia ... R. Lee Ermey's performance as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman isn't just the most memorable performance in Full Metal Jacket. It is one of the most ... 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 "Full Metal Jacket, ... The final red carpet was rolled out for R. Lee, most known for his iconic role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Stanley Kubrick's legendary 1987 tale. R Lee enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1961. According to IMDb (none of the other sources I've checked said this), he enlisted after being given the choice— ... R. Lee Ermey ... Ronald Lee Ermey (March 24, 1944 – April 15, 2018) was an American actor and voice actor. Ermey served with the United States Marine Corps in ... Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman lead the cast alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Richard Roundtree, R. Lee Ermey, John C. McGinley, and Kevin Spacey. In His Own Words: How R. Lee Ermey Became Gunnery Sgt. Hartman. R. Lee Ermey as Gunnery Sgt. Hartman. ... The famed director told me he would not give me an ... “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 ...