How old was R. Lee Ermey in The Siege of Firebase Gloria?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. Read on to find out the age that accompanied the spotlight.

R. Lee Ermey was this age when he appeared in The Siege of Firebase Gloria:

44 years old

According to our findings, that was the correct age of the celebrity.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year The Siege of Firebase Gloria premiered:

January 1, 1989

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.