Born on March 24, 1944, in Emporia, Kansas, he was a U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant and drill instructor before transitioning to acting. Best known for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket," his performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination. With a distinctive voice, he frequently portrayed authority figures and lent his voice to animated characters. He appeared in films like "Mississippi Burning" and "Se7en." He passed away on April 15, 2018.