How old was R. Lee Ermey in Full Metal Jacket?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

R. Lee Ermey, while participating in Full Metal Jacket, was:

42 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Full Metal Jacket:

January 1, 1987

And the birth date of R. Lee Ermey:

March 24, 1944

Because filming and release dates are relatively close but not the same, the real age of R. Lee Ermey during production might differ by a year from the one displayed.