R. Ermey

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    Name R. Ermey
    Age 65
    Height 6'  (183 cm)
    Hair Color Grey
    Date of Birth March 61944
    Birthplace Emporia, Kansas
    Star Sign Pisces
    Nationality American
    Ethnicity White
    Occupation Actor
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  • Was not intended to be in Full Metal Jacket (1987). He was hired as a technical advisor for the actor who was to play the drill sergeant, but he did such a good job at it that Ermey himself was hired for the part.
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  • U.S. Marine Corps awards and decorations include: Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (w/bronze service star), Vietnam Campaign Medal (w/60 Device), Vietnam Gallentry Cross (w/Palm), Good Conduct Medal (w/2 bronze service stars), Marksman Badge (w/Rifle Bar) and Sharpshooter Badge (w/Pistol Bar).
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  • Has four children with wife Nila and two daughters from a previous marriage. Has nine grandchildren.
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  • Parodied his famous role from Full Metal Jacket (1987) (Sgt Hartman) as a Ghost in the film The Frighteners (1996).
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  • Although he retired from the United States Marine Corps in 1971, Ermey was later awarded the Honorary rank of Gunnery Sergeant.
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  • Aside from his early military roles, he often plays authority figures, such as sheriffs, police chiefs and other types of law-enforcement officers.
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  • 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.
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  • In 1987, he was involved in a jeep accident during the making of Full Metal Jacket (1987). At 1:00 a.m. one morning, he skidded off the road, breaking all the ribs on his left side. He refused to pass out and kept flashing his car lights until a motorist stopped. In some scenes in the movie, he does not move his left arm at all.
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  • Served in the U.S. 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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  • After injuries forced him to retire from military service, he moved to the Phillipines and enrolled in the University of Manila, where he studied Criminology and Drama.
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  • Chosen as first celebrity spokesperson for Glock firearms and products in 2004.
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