Grumpy Old Geeks People R. Lee Ermey Person R. Lee Ermey 2 mentions in 1 episode An actor remembered for playing the drill instructor in Full Metal Jacket. Mentions 256: You Can Call Me AI Apr 21, 2018 1:20:11 We also lost Arlie Ermey, the drill instructor from Full Metal Jacket. 1:20:27 He was a great actor.