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SOG Specialty Knives and Tools is proud to be “Gunny Approved™” and is looking forward to working with the Gunny in 2010 and beyond in an extensive advertising, promotion and publicity program, leading up to the introduction of a special edition line of knives and tools developed in conjunction with this American icon.
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Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor nominee, and Boston Society of Film Critics Award Winner for Best Supporting Actor in director, Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket", R. Lee Ermey, after more than 25 years in the business, is one of the most successful and talented actors in film and television today, having starred or appeared in over sixty feature films.
His numerous roles in feature film include: "Switchback", starring opposite Dennis Quaid and Danny Glover, "Dead Man Walking", "Seven", "Leaving Las Vegas", "Murder In The First", "Life", "The Frighteners" and "Sommersby" as well as his critically acclaimed role opposite Jared Leto in "Prefontaine". He continues doing numerous voice over roles which span from "The Simpsons" to "Family Guy" to "Toy Story"(1 through 3).
Ermey served 11 years active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps. He rose to the rank of staff NCO, served two years as a drill instructor and a tour of duty in Viet Nam. Medically retired in 1971, he used his G.I. Bill benefits, and enrolled at the University of Manila in the Philippines where he studied drama. Francis Ford Coppola was filming "Apocalypse Now" in the area and cast Ermey in a featured role. He has since gone on to star or appear in approximately sixty films.
Ermey is no stranger to prestigious television either. He has starred in numerous telefilms including HBO's "Weapons of Mass Distraction", TNT's "The Rough Riders", and TNT's "You Know My Name", as well as Showtime's "The Apartment Complex".
Ermey starred in "Saving Silverman", with Jason Biggs, Jack Black, Steve Zahn and Amanda Peet. Lee appeared opposite Jeff Bridges in "Scenes of the Crime" and Harvey Keitel in "Taking Sides". For New Line he starred in the remake of "Willard" with Crispin Glover. And, also for New Line, he starred in the remake of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre," as well as the prequel "Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning," where he reprised his infamous character, Sheriff Hoyt. Ermey also hosted his own show for the History Channel, called "Mail Call", which ran for 8 seasons, and 100 episodes. It focused on military technology past, present and future. His new show "Lock N' Load with R. Lee Ermey" also can be seen on the History Channel, and History International. And, he is currently working on Disney/Pixar's "Toy Story 3," which comes to theatres this June.
R. Lee Ermey has been the spokesperson for Glock for several years. And, he is also the spokesperson for SOG Knives and Tools. Previously, he has represented other quality products such as Coors, Nissan, Advanced Auto Parts, Dick's Sporting Goods, Cub Cadet Commercial, Medeco and Fritos. Ermey continues to be discerning when choosing companies to represent, and now offers his personal trademark of approval to well deserving and well earned quality organizations: GUNNY APPROVED.
Ermey continues in his long time role as spokesperson for the Young Marines Youth Organization. He is also the national spokesperson for the Bill before congress to officially change the name of the Department of the Navy to the Department of the Navy and the Marine Corps (Marine Corps Identity Cause, at marinecause.com). He makes numerous appearances on behalf of law enforcement and the military. And, he has made several trips to the Middle East in support of our troops during our Middle East efforts.
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Gunny talks Knives with Tactical Kives magazine!
Gunny On The Edge - [Tactical Knives]
