RIP R Lee Ermey

[Chaoswolf 87854]

R Lee Ermey, the foul mouthed drill sergeant from Full Metal Jacket, died yesterday of complications from pneumonia. His role in in FMJ was one of the very rare instances where director Stanley Kubrick allowed an actor to improvise dialogue.

[Mad Jack 38974]

1 hour ago, Chaoswolf said:

His role in in FMJ was one of the very rare instances where director Stanley Kubrick allowed an actor to improvise dialogue.

 

 I'm pretty sure not even Kubrick could have stopped him...

 

[haldir 13593]

One of my favorites. He'll be missed. RIP

 

Prob my fav role of his (well besides FMJ of course)

 

 

(Coach in Saving Silverman)

[Unruly 16243]

Shared this scene from The Frighteners yesterday in Randomness, but I'll share it again here.

 

 

Edited April 17 by Unruly

[Green Eyed Monster 8094]

4 hours ago, Mad Jack said:

 

 I'm pretty sure not even Kubrick could have stopped him...

 

The best Directors have long ago recognized that sometimes the best direction is to let the actor go with their gut feelings.

GEM

[Glitterwolf 103391]

RIP

[malefactus 28780]

I remember him for his series Mail Call. He was a lovable old loony in the series; a far cry from the sadistic drill sergeant in Full Metal Jacket.

You have earned your rest Old Warrior.

[SamuraiJack 15258]

'complications from pneumonia' usually means Sepsis.. and I wish they would say 'Sepsis as a result of pneumonia'.  Its what killed Patty duke and its what nearly killed me 2 years ago.. 'Complications from Pneumonia' isn't really helpful for Sepsis awareness.

 

*steps off soapbox*

 

I keep watching FMJ videos.. I can't believe he didn't win more awards for that

[TheAuldGrump 18782]

May he find his post in heaven, shouting at the angels.

 

The Auld Grump

[paintybeard 2088]

Regularly re-watch FMJ, but usually stop after the first half. Everything after Mr Ermey seems so tame.