Two actors Matthew Modine and Vincent D’Onofrio both starred in the 1987 war film, Full Metal Jacket paid tribute to actor R. Lee Ermery who was real life Marine Staff Sergeant and drill instructor
#SemperFidelis Always faithful. Always loyal.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.RIP amigo. ✌🏽PVT. Joker #FullMetalJacket @RLeeErmey @StanleyKubrick @vincentdonofrio @ViKu1111 pic.twitter.com/AYbWQmLxy1
— Matthew Modine (@MatthewModine) April 15, 2018
Ermey was the real deal. The knowledge of him passing brings back wonderful memories of our time together. @RLeeErmey @StanleyKubrick @FMJDiary @MatthewModine @AdamBaldwin pic.twitter.com/XgsItiMqCP
— Vincent D'Onofrio (@vincentdonofrio) April 16, 2018
The behind-the-scenes story goes that Ermey was originally hired to advise and train the actor who would played the drill sergeant but director Stanley Kubrick was so impressed, he offered Ermey the part.
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