R. Lee Ermey

@University Of Texas, Family and Childhood ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ R American University Of Texas Film & Theater Personalities Actors Aries Celebrities Very few actors have left such a long lasting impression with a single role as Ronal Lee Ermey did with his portrayal of Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in the film, ‘Full Metal Jacket’. An immensely talented actor, he was a soldier working for the United States Marine Corps where he rose to the rank of a staff Sergeant. He was also bestowed with the honorary rank of Gunnery Sergeant by the Marine Corps for his outstanding services. After being discharged from military services, he started acting in films and soon rose to fame and received numerous awards and critical acclaim. His portrayal of Gunnery Sergeant Hartman was immensely appreciated and he soon became a household name. Though he could never match the success of this role in his later films, he has ensured a permanent place in the hearts of the filmgoers. Alongside the success on the big screen, he also made guest appearances and hosted several television shows which made him a household name. He has also lent his voice for several animated films and video games. With his scintillating performances and distinctive voice, he continues to entertain the movie goers.

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Birthday: March 24, 1944 Nationality: American Famous: University Of Texas, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors Spouses: Nila Ermey (m. 1975) Known as: Ronald Lee Ermey, The Gunny Universities: University Of Texas University of Manila Notable Alumnis: University Of Texas Information Detail Birthday March 24, 1944 Nationality American Famous University Of Texas, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors Spouses Nila Ermey (m. 1975) Known as Ronald Lee Ermey, The Gunny Universities University Of Texas University of Manila Notable Alumnis University Of Texas Birth Place Emporia, Kansas Height 182cm Gender Male Net Worth $12 million as of Sep 12,2016 Sun Sign Aries Born in Emporia, Kansas Famous as American actor

Emporia, Kansas

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He married Nila in 1975 with whom he has four children. He has two daughters from his previous marriage. Unsplash Personal Life

Born in Kansas in Emporia, he enlisted himself in the United States Marine Corps in 1961. Unsplash Early Life & Childhood

He served as a drill instructor at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, Californian and Parris Island, South Carolina for two years from 1965 to 1967. Unsplash Career

In the following year, he moved to Vietnam where he worked for almost 14 months with the Marine Wing Support Group 17. Unsplash Career

He also served in Okinawa in Japan after which he rose to the rank of Staff sergeant. Unsplash Career

He was discharged of his duties in 1972 due to the injuries he sustained during his various duty tours. Unsplash Career

Following this, he moved to Philippines where he joined the University of Manila and studied criminology and drama. Unsplash Career

In the 1987 Stanley Kubrick film, ‘Full Metal Jacket’, he won the Boston Society Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor and was also nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture. The film grossed $46,357,676, making it the 23rd highest grossing film of 1987. Unsplash Major Works

He donned the role of General Platt in ‘The Body Snatchers’ (1993). It is a science fiction horror film loosely based on the 1955 novel The Body Snatchers. Unsplash Major Works

Information	Detail
Birthday	March 24, 1944
Nationality	American
Famous	University Of Texas, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors
Spouses	Nila Ermey (m. 1975)
Known as	Ronald Lee Ermey, The Gunny
Universities	University Of Texas University of Manila
Notable Alumnis	University Of Texas
Birth Place	Emporia, Kansas
Height	182cm
Gender	Male
Net Worth	$12 million as of Sep 12,2016
Sun Sign	Aries
Born in	Emporia, Kansas
Famous as	American actor

R. Lee Ermey

American

Mar 24, 1944

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Emporia, Kansas