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The following is a list of people who served in the United States Marine Corps and have gained fame through previous or subsequent endeavors, infamy, or successes. Marines who became notable in the United States Marine Corps and are part of the Marine Corps history and lore are listed and posted in the list of historically notable United States Marines.
Ronald Lee Ermey (March 24, 1944 – April 15, 2018) was an American actor and U.S. Marine drill instructor.He achieved fame for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
A U.S. Marine Corps pilot is shot down over the Vietnamese jungle. During his trek to American lines, he meets a female guerrilla fighter and a nationalist named Hong. 1964 Filmed in Vietnam Beachhead: Stuart Heisler: Tony Curtis, Mary Murphy
Carlos Norman Hathcock II (May 20, 1942 – February 22, 1999) was a United States Marine Corps (USMC) sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. Hathcock's record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Robert A. Riggle Jr. (born April 21, 1970) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and retired United States Marine officer. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, joining the Marines in 1990 and later attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel.
2. Bobby Driscoll, Actor. One of the original child-star sad cases. The Disney-contracted star of So Dear To My Heart,The Window and Treasure Island won an Academy Award for "juvenile performers ...
0 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Killed an enemy combatant Were responsible for the death of a noncombatant Handled or uncovered human remains Saw ill or injured women or children whom you were unable to help Had a buddy shot or hit who was nearby Saved the life of a soldier or civilian 48% 65% 14% 28% 50% 57% 69% 83% 22% 26% 21% 19% Paratroopers Marines
Five people were killed in a helicopter crash during filming in the Philippines. [122] [234] The fatalities were pilot Jojo Imperiale, actor Geoff Brewer, cameraman Gadi Danzig, key grip Mike Graham and gaffer Don Marshall. [31] [197] Bikini Island (1991). Stuntman Jay C. Currin was killed on the first day of filming during a stunt fall off a ...