R. Lee Ermey Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family

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R. Lee Ermey is an American actor, voice actor, and Marine Corps drill instructor. He is best known for his roles in films such as Full Metal Jacket, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Toy Story. Ermey was born on March 24, 1944 in Emporia, Kansas. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1961 and served for 11 years, including a tour in Vietnam. After his discharge, he worked as a drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Ermey's first film role was in the 1979 Vietnam War film Apocalypse Now. He went on to appear in a number of other films, including Full Metal Jacket, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Toy Story. He also had a recurring role on the television series Gunsmoke. Ermey was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Full Metal Jacket. He also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004. As of 2021, R. Lee Ermey's net worth is estimated to be $8 million.

Popular AsRonald Lee Ermey
Occupationactor,miscellaneous,producer
Age74 years old
Zodiac SignAries
Born24 March, 1944
Birthday24 March
BirthplaceEmporia, Kansas, U.S.
Date of deathApril 15, 2018
Died PlaceSanta Monica, California, U.S.
NationalityKS

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R. Lee Ermey Height, Weight & Measurements

At 74 years old, R. Lee Ermey height is 6' (1.83 m) .

Physical Status
Height6' (1.83 m)
WeightNot Available
Body MeasurementsNot Available
Eye ColorNot Available
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Who Is R. Lee Ermey's Wife?

His wife is Dolores Janshen (m. 1962-1969) Nila Ermey (m. 1975)

Family
ParentsNot Available
WifeDolores Janshen (m. 1962-1969) Nila Ermey (m. 1975)
SiblingNot Available
ChildrenNot Available

R. Lee Ermey Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is R. Lee Ermey worth at the age of 74 years old? R. Lee Ermey’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from KS. We have estimated R. Lee Ermey's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023$1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023Under Review
Net Worth in 2022Pending
Salary in 2022Under Review
HouseNot Available
CarsNot Available
Source of IncomeActor

R. Lee Ermey Social Network

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In January, 2014 he outraged animal rights activists by posting photos of himself on Facebook posing with dead lions he had shot in Africa. He also boasted of killing "Cape Buffalo, lion, lioness and ­wildebeest" on previous trips to Africa.

In 2010, he was chosen as new spokesman for SOG Specialty Knives & Tool. SOG's new "Gunny Approved" advertising campaign includes a special edition line of knives and tools developed in conjunction with Ermey.

Chosen as first celebrity spokesperson for Glock firearms and products in 2004.

Used the same line ("You're not afraid of a little blood, are you?") in two consecutive movies -- Willard (2003) and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). Both films were released in 2003 and both films just happened to be remakes as well.

Was seriously considered for the role of J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man (2002), before J.K. Simmons was cast.

Since then, he has appeared in numerous character roles in such films as Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Se7en (1995) and Dead Man Walking (1995).

However, his most famous (or infamous) role came as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket (1987), for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe. He did win the best supporting actor award from The Boston Society of Film Critics.

Ermey worked with Furie again in Purple Hearts (1984).

A talented character actor known for his military roles, Ronald Lee Ermey was in the United States Marine Corps for 11 years. He rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant, and later was bestowed the honorary rank of Gunnery Sergeant by the Marine Corps, after he served 14 months in Vietnam and later did two tours in Okinawa, Japan. After injuries forced him to retire from the Corps, he moved to the Phillipines, enrolling in the University of Manila, where he studied Criminology and Drama. He appeared in several Filipino films before being cast as a helicopter pilot in Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979). Due to his Vietnam experiences, Coppola also utilized him as a technical adviser. He got a featured role in Sidney J.

Furie's The Boys in Company C (1978), playing a drill instructor.

Although he retired from the United States Marine Corps in 1971, Ermey was later awarded the Honorary rank of Gunnery Sergeant.

Was stationed at the USMC Recruit Depot in San Diego from 1965 to 1967.

Served in the United States Marine Corps from April 1961 to October 1971 under the service number 195-60-39. Was retired as a Staff Sergeant on a medical disability.

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