Portrait of R. Lee Ermey

R. Lee Ermey

Bio: Ronald Lee Ermey (March 24, 1944 – April 15, 2018) was a retired 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
Born: Fri, Mar 24 1944
Birthplace: Emporia, Kansas, USA

Death: Sun, Apr 15 2018
R. Lee Ermey is 74 years old
External Links
IMDb logoExternal Link Icon
Sort by Popularity
Scroll to TV Credits

Movies (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Poster of Kubrick by Kubrick
Kubrick by Kubrick
R. Lee Ermey would have been no older than 74 in Kubrick by Kubrick as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 2020
Poster of Filmworker
Filmworker
R. Lee Ermey would have been no older than 74 in Filmworker as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 2018
Poster of Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
R. Lee Ermey was 71 in Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 2015
Poster of Kubrick Remembered
Kubrick Remembered
R. Lee Ermey was 70 in Kubrick Remembered as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 04 2014
Poster of The Watch
The Watch
R. Lee Ermey was 68 in The Watch as 'Manfred'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 26 2012
Poster of Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
R. Lee Ermey was 66 in Machete Maidens Unleashed! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 2010
Poster of Toy Story 3
Toy Story 3
R. Lee Ermey was 66 in Toy Story 3 as 'Sarge (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 2010
Poster of Solstice
Solstice
R. Lee Ermey was 63 in Solstice as 'Leonard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil
Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil
R. Lee Ermey was 63 in Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 23 2007
Poster of The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story
R. Lee Ermey was 63 in The Pixar Story as 'Sergeant (voice) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 28 2007
Poster of Down to the Bone: Anatomy of a Prequel
Down to the Bone: Anatomy of a Prequel
R. Lee Ermey was 62 in Down to the Bone: Anatomy of a Prequel as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 2007
Poster of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
R. Lee Ermey was 62 in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning as 'Uncle Charlie Hewitt / Sheriff Hoyt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 2006
Poster of Shark Bait
Shark Bait
R. Lee Ermey was 62 in Shark Bait as 'Jack (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of X-Men: The Last Stand
X-Men: The Last Stand
R. Lee Ermey was 62 in X-Men: The Last Stand as 'Sergeant (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 2006
Poster of Man of the House
Man of the House
R. Lee Ermey was 60 in Man of the House as 'Captain Nichols'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 2005
Poster of Y.M.I.
Y.M.I.
R. Lee Ermey was 59 in Y.M.I. as 'John'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 2004
Poster of Chainsaw Redux: Making a Massacre
Chainsaw Redux: Making a Massacre
R. Lee Ermey was 59 in Chainsaw Redux: Making a Massacre as 'Himself / Sheriff Hoyt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
R. Lee Ermey was 59 in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre as 'Sheriff Hoyt'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 2003
Poster of Willard
Willard
R. Lee Ermey was 58 in Willard as 'Mr. Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 2003
Poster of Birdseye
Birdseye
R. Lee Ermey was 58 in Birdseye as 'Sheriff Gathers'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 2002
Poster of Scenes of the Crime
Scenes of the Crime
R. Lee Ermey was 58 in Scenes of the Crime as 'Mr. Parker'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 11 2002
Poster of Taking Sides
Taking Sides
R. Lee Ermey was 57 in Taking Sides as 'General Wallace'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 2002
Poster of The Salton Sea
The Salton Sea
R. Lee Ermey was 57 in The Salton Sea as 'Verne Plummer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 12 2002
Poster of Run Ronnie Run
Run Ronnie Run
R. Lee Ermey was 57 in Run Ronnie Run as 'Lead Kidnapper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 20 2002
Poster of On the Borderline
On the Borderline
R. Lee Ermey was 57 in On the Borderline as 'Captain Elias'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 23 2001
Poster of Megiddo: The Omega Code 2
Megiddo: The Omega Code 2
R. Lee Ermey was 57 in Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 as 'President Richard Benson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2001
Poster of Recess: School's Out
Recess: School's Out
R. Lee Ermey was 56 in Recess: School's Out as 'Colonel O'Malley (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 2001
Poster of Saving Silverman
Saving Silverman
R. Lee Ermey was 56 in Saving Silverman as 'Coach'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 2001
Poster of Sarge!
Sarge!
R. Lee Ermey was 56 in Sarge! as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Jericho
Jericho
R. Lee Ermey was 56 in Jericho as 'Marshall'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 2000
Poster of Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins
R. Lee Ermey was 56 in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins as 'Sarge (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 08 2000
Poster of Skipped Parts
Skipped Parts
R. Lee Ermey was 56 in Skipped Parts as 'Caspar Callahan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 2000
Poster of The Chaos Factor
The Chaos Factor
R. Lee Ermey was 55 in The Chaos Factor as 'Col. Ben Wilder'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 2000
Poster of The Apartment Complex
The Apartment Complex
R. Lee Ermey was 55 in The Apartment Complex as 'Frank Stanton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1999
Poster of Toy Story 2
Toy Story 2
R. Lee Ermey was 55 in Toy Story 2 as 'Sarge (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1999
Poster of You Know My Name
You Know My Name
R. Lee Ermey was 55 in You Know My Name as 'Marshal Nix'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 22 1999
Poster of Escape from Alaska
Escape from Alaska
R. Lee Ermey was 55 in Escape from Alaska as 'Gary'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 1999
Poster of Life
Life
R. Lee Ermey was 55 in Life as 'Older Sheriff Pike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1999
Poster of The Sender
The Sender
R. Lee Ermey was 54 in The Sender as 'Colonel Rosewater'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 22 1998
Poster of Gunshy
Gunshy
R. Lee Ermey was 53 in Gunshy as 'Jerry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1998
Poster of Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers
R. Lee Ermey was 53 in Starship Troopers as 'Voice heard on speaker (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1997
Poster of Switchback
Switchback
R. Lee Ermey was 53 in Switchback as 'Sheriff Buck Olmstead'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1997
Poster of Weapons of Mass Distraction
Weapons of Mass Distraction
R. Lee Ermey was 53 in Weapons of Mass Distraction as 'Billy Paxton'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 17 1997
Poster of Dead Men Can't Dance
Dead Men Can't Dance
R. Lee Ermey was 53 in Dead Men Can't Dance as 'Senator Fowler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1997
Poster of Prefontaine
Prefontaine
R. Lee Ermey was 52 in Prefontaine as 'Bill Bowerman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1997
Poster of The Frighteners
The Frighteners
R. Lee Ermey was 52 in The Frighteners as 'Hiles'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 18 1996
Poster of Stanley Kubrick: The Invisible Man
Stanley Kubrick: The Invisible Man
R. Lee Ermey was 52 in Stanley Kubrick: The Invisible Man as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 1996
Poster of Soul of the Game
Soul of the Game
R. Lee Ermey was 52 in Soul of the Game as 'Wilkie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1996
Poster of Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking
R. Lee Ermey was 51 in Dead Man Walking as 'Clyde Percy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1995
Poster of Toy Story
Toy Story
R. Lee Ermey was 51 in Toy Story as 'Sergeant (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1995
Poster of Leaving Las Vegas
Leaving Las Vegas
R. Lee Ermey was 51 in Leaving Las Vegas as 'Conventioneer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1995
Poster of Se7en
Se7en
R. Lee Ermey was 51 in Se7en as 'Police Captain'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1995
Poster of Savate
Savate
R. Lee Ermey was 51 in Savate as 'Benedict'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 24 1995
Poster of Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back
Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back
R. Lee Ermey was 51 in Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back as 'Preacher Brian'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1995
Poster of Murder in the First
Murder in the First
R. Lee Ermey was 50 in Murder in the First as 'Judge Clawson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1995
Poster of Love Is a Gun
Love Is a Gun
R. Lee Ermey was 50 in Love Is a Gun as 'Frank Deacon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 1994
Poster of Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
R. Lee Ermey was 49 in Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult as 'Prison Guard (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1994
Poster of On Deadly Ground
On Deadly Ground
R. Lee Ermey was 49 in On Deadly Ground as 'Stone'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of French Silk
French Silk
R. Lee Ermey was 49 in French Silk as 'Chief Crowder'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 23 1994
Poster of Chain of Command
Chain of Command
R. Lee Ermey was 49 in Chain of Command as 'Benjamin Brewster'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Body Snatchers
Body Snatchers
R. Lee Ermey was 49 in Body Snatchers as 'General Platt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1993
Poster of Sommersby
Sommersby
R. Lee Ermey was 48 in Sommersby as 'Dick Mead'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1993
Poster of Hexed
Hexed
R. Lee Ermey was 48 in Hexed as 'Detective Ferguson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 1993
Poster of Toy Soldiers
Toy Soldiers
R. Lee Ermey was 47 in Toy Soldiers as 'General Kramer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 1991
Poster of The Terror Within II
The Terror Within II
R. Lee Ermey was 46 in The Terror Within II as 'Von Demming'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1991
Poster of 83 Hours 'Til Dawn
83 Hours 'Til Dawn
R. Lee Ermey was 46 in 83 Hours 'Til Dawn as 'Glen Fairling'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 1990
Poster of Kid
Kid
R. Lee Ermey was 46 in Kid as 'Luke Clanton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1990
Poster of I'm Dangerous Tonight
I'm Dangerous Tonight
R. Lee Ermey was 46 in I'm Dangerous Tonight as 'Captain Aikman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1990
Poster of The Take
The Take
R. Lee Ermey was 46 in The Take as 'Weller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 29 1990
Poster of The Rift
The Rift
R. Lee Ermey was 45 in The Rift as 'Captain Phillips'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1990
Poster of Demonstone
Demonstone
R. Lee Ermey was 45 in Demonstone as 'Col. Joe Haines'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1990
Poster of Fletch Lives
Fletch Lives
R. Lee Ermey was 44 in Fletch Lives as 'Jimmy Lee Farnsworth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1989
Poster of The Siege of Firebase Gloria
The Siege of Firebase Gloria
R. Lee Ermey was 44 in The Siege of Firebase Gloria as 'Sgt. Maj. Bill Hafner / Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 1989
Poster of Mississippi Burning
Mississippi Burning
R. Lee Ermey was 44 in Mississippi Burning as 'Mayor Tilman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1988
Poster of Full Metal Jacket
Full Metal Jacket
R. Lee Ermey was 43 in Full Metal Jacket as 'Gny. Sgt. Hartman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1987
Poster of Purple Hearts
Purple Hearts
R. Lee Ermey was 40 in Purple Hearts as 'Gunny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1984
Poster of Apocalypse Now
Apocalypse Now
R. Lee Ermey was 35 in Apocalypse Now as 'Eagle Thrust Seven Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 19 1979
Poster of The Boys in Company C
The Boys in Company C
R. Lee Ermey was 33 in The Boys in Company C as 'Sergeant Loyce'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
R. Lee Ermey was 64+ in Batman: The Brave and the Bold as 'Wildcat (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 14 2008
Poster of Eleventh Hour
Eleventh Hour
R. Lee Ermey was 64+ in Eleventh Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 2008
Poster of House
House
R. Lee Ermey was 60+ in House as 'John House'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Father of the Pride
Father of the Pride
R. Lee Ermey was 60+ in Father of the Pride as 'Bunny (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 2004
Poster of My Life as a Teenage Robot
My Life as a Teenage Robot
R. Lee Ermey was 59+ in My Life as a Teenage Robot
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 01 2003
Poster of Fillmore!
Fillmore!
R. Lee Ermey was 58+ in Fillmore!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of Pet Star
Pet Star
R. Lee Ermey was 58+ in Pet Star as 'Self - Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 09 2002
Poster of Mail Call
Mail Call
R. Lee Ermey was 58+ in Mail Call
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 04 2002
Poster of Kim Possible
Kim Possible
R. Lee Ermey was 58+ in Kim Possible as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 07 2002
Poster of Scrubs
Scrubs
R. Lee Ermey was 57+ in Scrubs as 'Janitor's Father'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
R. Lee Ermey was 57+ in The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy as 'Sergeant / Drill Sergeant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 24 2001
Poster of Invader ZIM
Invader ZIM
R. Lee Ermey was 57+ in Invader ZIM
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 30 2001
Poster of The District
The District
R. Lee Ermey was 56+ in The District as 'Jim Bodsworth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 2000
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
R. Lee Ermey was 55+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Walter Burlock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot
The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot
R. Lee Ermey was 55+ in The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot as 'General Thornton (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1999
Poster of Action
Action
R. Lee Ermey was 55+ in Action as 'Titus Scroad'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1999
Poster of Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles
Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles
R. Lee Ermey was 55+ in Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles as 'Sky Marshall Sanchez (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 30 1999
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
R. Lee Ermey was 54+ in Family Guy as 'Coach (voice), Warden (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of Maximum Bob
Maximum Bob
R. Lee Ermey was 54+ in Maximum Bob as 'Col. Theodore Baker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 04 1998
Poster of Cracker
Cracker
R. Lee Ermey was 53+ in Cracker as 'Lieutenant Fry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 18 1997
Poster of Rough Riders
Rough Riders
R. Lee Ermey was 53+ in Rough Riders as 'Secretary of State John Hay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 20 1997
Poster of The Angry Beavers
The Angry Beavers
R. Lee Ermey was 53+ in The Angry Beavers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 19 1997
Poster of All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series
All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series
R. Lee Ermey was 52+ in All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series as 'Sergeant Yorkie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
R. Lee Ermey was 52+ in Promised Land
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
R. Lee Ermey was 52+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of High Incident
High Incident
R. Lee Ermey was 51+ in High Incident as 'Tony Van Camp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 04 1996
Poster of Space: Above and Beyond
Space: Above and Beyond
R. Lee Ermey was 51+ in Space: Above and Beyond as 'Sgt. Major Bougas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1995
Poster of Sweet Justice
Sweet Justice
R. Lee Ermey was 50+ in Sweet Justice as 'Luke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1994
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
R. Lee Ermey was 49+ in The X-Files as 'Reverend Patrick Findley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
R. Lee Ermey was 49+ in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. as 'Brisco County Sr., Brisco Country Sr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 27 1993
Poster of Human Target
Human Target
R. Lee Ermey was 48+ in Human Target
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 20 1992
Poster of Civil Wars
Civil Wars
R. Lee Ermey was 47+ in Civil Wars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1991
Poster of Street Justice
Street Justice
R. Lee Ermey was 47+ in Street Justice as 'Special Agent Landau'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1991
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
R. Lee Ermey was 45+ in The Simpsons as 'Colonel Hapablap (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
R. Lee Ermey was 45+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Sheriff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of China Beach
China Beach
R. Lee Ermey was 44+ in China Beach
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 26 1988
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
R. Lee Ermey was 40+ in Miami Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984