RIP R Lee Ermey
#6
DVD Talk Special Edition
Re: RIP R Lee Ermey
Always been a fan of Full Metal Jacket, Loved his Cameo in The Frighteners and thought he was the perfect fit for the Janitors dad in Scrubs
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#8
DVD Talk Legend
Re: RIP R Lee Ermey
Damn! He definitely gave a legendary performance in FMJ.
Looking over his filmography I was surprised to see so much voiceover work and a few incredited performances in some good movies.
Looking over his filmography I was surprised to see so much voiceover work and a few incredited performances in some good movies.
#9
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He's great as the leader of Michael Caine's henchmen in ON DEADLY GROUND (1994), a good adversary for Seagal.
#10
DVD Talk Legend
Re: RIP R Lee Ermey
His part in those films are honestly some of the most unsettling horror scenes ever in my opinion. Just such an intensity and creepiness to that character. Also obviously we all know him for Full Metal Jacket which is a classic performance. RIP.
#11
DVD Talk Hero
Re: RIP R Lee Ermey
Hard to believe he was only in his early 40s when he was in FMJ.
#12
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: RIP R Lee Ermey
Damn.
Marines die. That's what we're here for. But the Marine Corps lives forever. And that means YOU live forever.
Marines die. That's what we're here for. But the Marine Corps lives forever. And that means YOU live forever.
#13
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And 74? Thought for sure he was in his 80s.
#14
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: RIP R Lee Ermey
Should have gotten a best supporting actor Oscar nom for his performance in Full Metal Jacket. I am sure they nominated shit that year instead. I would look it up but it would probably just piss me off.
#15
DVD Talk Hero
Re: RIP R Lee Ermey
Checked for the hell of it, Sean Connery won for the Untouchables. nominated that year were Albert Brooks for Broadcast News, Denzel for Cry Freedom, Morgan Freeman for Street Smart & Vincent Gardinia for Moonstruck
#16
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: RIP R Lee Ermey
Sean Connery – The Untouchables as Jim Malone - Winner
Albert Brooks – Broadcast News as Aaron Altman
Morgan Freeman – Street Smart as Leo "Fast Black" Smalls, Jr.
Vincent Gardenia – Moonstruck as Cosmo Castorini
Denzel Washington – Cry Freedom as Steve Biko
#17
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: RIP R Lee Ermey
Ah, the year Connery got his award for being old.
My dad went through Marine boot camp during Vietnam and said Ermey's performance was how his drill instructors were. Said everything up until Private Pyle kills him was how it was. He never would have been able to shoot the rifle because he wouldn't have had access to the firing pin.
My dad went through Marine boot camp during Vietnam and said Ermey's performance was how his drill instructors were. Said everything up until Private Pyle kills him was how it was. He never would have been able to shoot the rifle because he wouldn't have had access to the firing pin.
#18
DVD Talk Legend
Re: RIP R Lee Ermey
Hell, I like you. You can come over to my house and fuck my sister.
#25
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: RIP R Lee Ermey
Rest easy Sarge. I hope someone had the goddamn common courtesy to give you that reach around.