R. Lee Ermey Net Worth: $12 Million at Time of Death

R. Lee Ermey, famous for playing Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in “Full Metal Jacket”, had a net worth of $12 million dollars at the time of his death in 2018. Ermey enlisted in the Marines in 1961, served in Vietnam and Okinawa, and became a drill instructor around the country within a few years. He had dozens of film credits to his name, including “Se7en” and “Toy Soldiers”, and voiced characters in animated films such as the “Toy Story” franchise. Ermey died on April 15, 2018 at the age of 74.

Ermey was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Full Metal Jacket”. He appeared in commercials for brands such as GEICO and Coors Light, and was the official spokesman for companies including Glock, Tupperware, and Hoover. Ermey and his wife, Nila, were married in 1975 and had four children together. The decorated veteran received military honors including the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross, and the National Defense Service Medal.

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