R. Lee Ermey

Birth Name:

Ronald Lee Ermey

Birth Place:

Emporia, Kansas, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer

He has received several decorations and awards from the U․S․ Marine Corps, including a Meritorious Unit Commendation, a National Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal
In 1988, he won a Boston Society of Film Critics Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in "Full Metal Jacket․"
He studied drama at the University of Manila in the Philippines
He was hired as a technical advisor to the actor playing the drill instructor in "Full Metal Jacket" before being given the part
He often plays characters who are in the military or authority figures
He has done voice work for several video games, including "Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel" and "Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex․"
He served in the U․S․ Marine Corps for 11 years, rising to the rank of staff sergeant and receiving the honorary rank of gunnery sergeant

1988BSFC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
1988Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
1995ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
2004Chainsaw Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2011NAVGTR Award - Supporting Performance in a Comedy:Nominated

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