R. Lee Ermey - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 24, 1944 |
|---|---|
| Age | 82 |
| Birthplace | Emporia, Kansas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also R. Lee Ermey's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in 'Full Metal Jacket' (1987) |
Intro
R. Lee Ermey was an American actor, voice actor, and retired United States Marine Corps staff sergeant. He is best known for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in the 1987 film 'Full Metal Jacket,' for which he received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination.
Early Life & Background
R. Lee Ermey was born in Emporia, Kansas, and raised on a farm outside of Kansas City. At age 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1961 to 1972 and rising to the rank of staff sergeant. His experiences in the military would later inform his acting career, most notably in military roles.
Career Highlights
- Golden Globe-nominated performance as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in 'Full Metal Jacket' (1987)
- Appeared in 'Mississippi Burning' (1988), 'Se7en' (1995), and 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' (2003)
- Voice of Sarge in the 'Toy Story' film series
- Hosted 'Mail Call' and 'Lock n' Load with R. Lee Ermey' on the History Channel
Trivia
- Ermey was originally hired as a technical advisor for 'Full Metal Jacket' but convinced director Stanley Kubrick to cast him as Hartman due to his authentic delivery.
- He was the first retiree in Marine Corps history to be promoted to Gunnery Sergeant post-service, in honor of his contributions to the military and cinema.
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R. Lee Ermey is 82 years old.
R. Lee Ermey was born the 24 March 1944.
Emporia, Kansas, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 24th, 1944, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 24, 1944, German occupation troops executed 335 Italian civilians and political prisoners in Rome's Ardeatine Caves as a reprisal for a partisan attack that killed 33 German soldiers the previous day.
- Day of the week: March 24th, 1944 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Don't Sweetheart Me by Lawrence Welk & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Jamboree directed by Joseph Santley
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