How old was R. Lee Ermey in The Year of the Rat?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Here’s the answer to that particular curiosity.

During the filming of The Year of the Rat, R. Lee Ermey was:

58 years old

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

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of The Year of the Rat:

January 1, 2003

And the date of birth of R. Lee Ermey, which is:

March 24, 1944

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, R. Lee Ermey might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.