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Denis Leary - Overview

Date of Birth: Aug 18, 1957    
Place of Birth: Worcester, Massachusetts
Nationality: American
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Denis Leary made an angry mark in the early 1990s with cynical stand-up comedy that lambasted every aspect of popular culture – from rehab to flavored coffee. When he transitioned into film acting, the industry did not quite know how best to use the abrasive Bostonian, and bombs like “Operation Dumbo Drop” (1995) outnumbered his sturdy performances in “Monument Ave” (1998), “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1999) and “Jesus’ Son” (1999). But the former college writing teacher eventually found his groove as the co-creator and star of refreshingly original TV shows, including the gritty, award-winning firehouse drama, “Rescue Me” (FX, 2004- ).

Denis Leary was born on Aug. 18, 1957, the second of four children of Irish immigrants, Jack and Nora Leary. He was raised in Worcester, MA, where his father was a mechanic and, by his own description, pretty much everyone in the neighborhood grew up to be a cop, firefighter, teamster or criminal. Leary first had his sights set on becoming a professional hockey player until a viewing of Martin Scorsese's “Mean Streets” (1973) ... Read More
2009
Reprised role of Diego the saber-toothed tiger for "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs"
2008
Produced the FOX show "Canterbury's Law"; also wrote and directed the pilot episode
2008
Portrayed Democratic political consultant, Michael Whouley in the HBO film, "Recount"; earned an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or TV-Movie
2008
Portrayed Democratic political consultant, Michael Whouley in the HBO film, "Recount"; earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for Supporting Actor in a TV-Movie
2006
Once again voiced Diego the saber-toothed tiger, in the sequel "Ice Age: The Meltdown"
2004
Released the album, Merry F#%$in' Christmas, which included a mix of new music and previously unreleased recordings
2004 - present
Cast as Tommy Gavin, a Manhattan firefighter in the FX drama "Rescue Me"; also served as creator, writer and executive producer; received Golden Globe (2004) and Emmy (2006, 2007) nominations for Best Lead Actor
Movie: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Mammoths Manny (voice of Ray Romano) and Ellie (voice of Queen Latifah) with possums Crash (voice of Seann William Scott) and Eddie (voice of Josh Peck) in "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs."
Movie: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (L-R) Manny (voice of Ray Romano) and Diego (voice of Denis Leary) in "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs."
Movie: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (L-R) Scrat (voice of Chris Wedge) and Scratte (voice of Karen Disher) in "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs."
Movie: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (L-R) Scratte (voice of Karen Disher) and Scrat (voice of Chris Wedge) in "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs."
Movie: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (L-R) Scratte (voice of Karen Disher) and Scrat (voice of Chris Wedge) in "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs."
Movie: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (L-R) Three dinosaur hatchlings and Sid (voice of John Leguizamo) in "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs."
Movie: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Right) Buck (voice of Simon Pegg) Crash (voice of Seann William Scott) and Eddie (voice of Josh Peck) in "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs."
Movie: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Right) Ellie (voice of Queen Latifah) and her baby in "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs."
Movie: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Buck (voice of Simon Pegg) in "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs."
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