How old was R. Lee Ermey in The Boys in Company C?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. Age can be a surprising factor in how we perceive talent and maturity. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

In the movie The Boys in Company C, R. Lee Ermey was at the age of:

33 years old

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

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of The Boys in Company C:

January 1, 1978

And also the day R. Lee Ermey was born:

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.