How old was R. Lee Ermey in Life?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? Age can be a surprising factor in how we perceive talent and maturity. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

The age of R. Lee Ermey while starring in Life was:

54 years old

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

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year Life premiered:

January 1, 1999

And also the day R. Lee Ermey was born:

March 24, 1944

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of R. Lee Ermey during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.