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R. LEE

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Ronald Lee Ermey (March 24, 1944 – April 15, 2018) was a United States Marine Corps drill instructor and actor.
BORN March 24, 1944
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HEIGHT 6'2" (1.88 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1978 – Present
R. LEE ERMEY

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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2000
ACADEMY AWARDS

Best Lead Performance (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit)

WINNER
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1990
GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture (The Simpsons)

WINNER
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2005
BAFTA FILM AWARDS

Outstanding Cinematic Achievement (House)

WINNER
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2000
CRITICS' CHOICE

Best Performance (Family Guy)

WINNER

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Ronald Lee Ermey (March 24, 1944 – 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.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Ronald Lee Ermey
  • Born March 24, 1944
  • Height 6'2" (1.88 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Deceased (Passed away on April 15, 2018)
  • Years Active 1978 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Private
  • Children N/A
  • Social

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