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R. Lee Ermey Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1944-03-24

Birthplace:
Emporia, Kansas, USA

Credits:
123 Total Roles

R. Lee Ermey

Acting

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Biography

Ronald Lee Ermey (March 24, 1944 โ€“ April 15, 2018) was a United States Marine Corps drill instructor and actor.

Ermey often played the roles of authority figures, such as his breakout performance as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket, Mayor Tilman in the Alan Parker film Mississippi Burning, Bill Bowerman in Prefontaine, Sheriff Hoyt in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake, and plastic army men leader Sarge in the Toy Story films.

He hosted two programs on the History Channel: Mail Call, in which he answered viewers' questions about various militaria both modern and historic; and Lock N' Load with R. Lee Ermey, which focused on the development of different types of weapons.

He was a candidate for the National Rifle Association board of directors.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2020 Kubrick by Kubrick MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2018 Filmworker MOVIE Self
2015 Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond MOVIE Self
2014 Kubrick Remembered MOVIE Self
2012 The Watch MOVIE Manfred
2010 Machete Maidens Unleashed! MOVIE Self
2010 Toy Story 3 MOVIE Sarge (voice)
2008 Batman: The Brave and the Bold TV Wildcat (voice)
2008 Eleventh Hour TV Bob Henson
2008 Solstice MOVIE Leonard

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