How old was R. Lee Ermey in Apocalypse Now?

Knowing a celebrity’s age during a specific movie can be oddly satisfying. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. We’ve got the answer you’ve been looking for.

During the filming of Apocalypse Now, R. Lee Ermey was:

34 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Apocalypse Now:

January 1, 1979

And the birth date of R. Lee Ermey:

March 24, 1944

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of R. Lee Ermey during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.