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Actor

R. Lee Ermey

Died in 2018, aged 74 · born in Emporia

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R. Lee Ermey’s filmography

Known for

All roles, 110

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Show the other 100From House (2004) to The Boys in Company C (1978)

As himself: 12 appearances

making-of films, documentaries, talk shows

Filmography: TMDB.

Who was R. Lee Ermey?

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.

Biography: TMDB.

At a glance

Born
March 24, 1944
Died
April 15, 2018 (age 74)
Place of birth
Emporia, Kansas, USA

Facts: TMDB.

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R. Lee Ermey’s career in numbers

roles: 73 films and 37 series
110
TV episodes
270
years on screen, since 1978
48
top-rated series: “House” (TMDB)
8.6

Genres of his features

  • thriller36%
  • action34%
  • drama30%
  • comedy25%
  • crime21%

Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 73 features. One film can have several genres.

Most often with R. Lee Ermey

Counted from TMDB casts and crews.

Frequently asked questions about R. Lee Ermey

What has R. Lee Ermey been in?

Among others: “Se7en”, “Toy Story”, and “Toy Story 3”.

Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 13, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku