Personal Info
Birth date
1957-08-18 (67 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Also known as
دنیس لری
Denis Leary
Biography
Denis Colin Leary (born August 18, 1957) is an American actor, comedian, writer, director and film producer. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking. He is the star and co-creator of the television show Rescue Me, which ended its seventh and final season on September 7, 2011. Leary has starred in many motion pictures, most recently as Captain George Stacy in Marc Webb's 2012 film The Amazing Spider-Man and the voice of Diego in the animated Ice Age series.
Filmography
Family Guy
7.392
Overview:
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.The Simpsons
8
Overview:
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.The Daily Show
6.387
Overview:
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.8
Overview:
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.323
Overview:
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.515
Overview:
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.The Jennifer Hudson Show
5.981
Overview:
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.Animal Kingdom
7.7
Overview:
17-year-old Joshua "J" Cody moves in with his freewheeling relatives in their Southern California beach town after his mother dies of a heroin overdose. Headed by boot-tough matriarch Janine "Smurf" Cody and her right-hand Baz, who runs the business and calls the shots, the clan also consists of Pope, the oldest and most dangerous of the Cody boys; Craig, the tough and fearless middle son; and Deran, the troubled, suspicious "baby" of the family.The Amazing Spider-Man
6.719
Overview:
Peter Parker is an outcast high schooler abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.Law & Order: Organized Crime
7.9
Overview:
The detectives of the Organized Crime Control Bureau work to dismantle New York City's most vicious and violent illegal enterprises.The Amazing Spider-Man 2
6.521
Overview:
For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.Ice Age
7.365
Overview:
With the impending ice age almost upon them, a mismatched trio of prehistoric critters – Manny the woolly mammoth, Diego the saber-toothed tiger and Sid the giant sloth – find an orphaned infant and decide to return it to its human parents. Along the way, the unlikely allies become friends but, when enemies attack, their quest takes on far nobler aims.The View
4.363
Overview:
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.LIVE with Kelly and Mark
5.543
Overview:
A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk.Honest Trailers
6.609
Overview:
Trailers that tell you the TRUTH about your favorite movies and TV shows: Honest Trailers. These are the hilarious trailers the producers don't want you to see...Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
6.8
Overview:
Times are changing for Manny the moody mammoth, Sid the motor mouthed sloth and Diego the crafty saber-toothed tiger. Life heats up for our heroes when they meet some new and none-too-friendly neighbors – the mighty dinosaurs.CBS News Sunday Morning
6.9
Overview:
The sparkling notes of a trumpet fanfare and the familiar logo of the sun alert viewers that it's time for CBS's Sunday morning staple. Journalist Jane Pauley helms the show, taking over hosting duties from Charles Osgood, who spent 22 years on the job. A morning talk show, this program airs at a different pace and focuses much of its attention on the performing arts. After a quick update of the day's news and national weather, correspondents offer longer-length segments on a variety of topics, from architecture to ballet to music to pop culture to politics.Ice Age: Continental Drift
6.387
Overview:
Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.545
Overview:
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.711
Overview:
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.Rescue Me
7.642
Overview:
Rescue Me revolves around the lives of the men in a New York City firehouse, the crew of 62 Truck. Examining the fraternal nature and relationships of firefighters, the series tackles the daily drama of the life-and-death situations associated with being a firefighter, while exploring the ways the men use dark humor to protect their true emotions.A Bug's Life
6.973
Overview:
On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his bustling colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers led by the evil-minded Hopper.Ice Age: The Meltdown
6.7
Overview:
Diego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the ice-covered earth is starting to melt, which will destroy the trio's cherished valley. The impending disaster prompts them to reunite and warn all the other beasts about the desperate situation.Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.191
Overview:
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.405
Overview:
Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.Space Ghost Coast to Coast
7.77
Overview:
A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show based on 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost.Demolition Man
6.739
Overview:
In 1996, brash L.A. detective John Spartan and maniac killer Simon Phoenix are both sentenced to decades in a cryogenic prison as punishment for a rescue mission gone wrong. When Phoenix escapes 36 years later to wreak havoc on the future, Spartan is awakened to capture his nemesis the old-fashioned way.Ice Age: Collision Course
6.1
Overview:
Set after the events of Continental Drift, Scrat's epic pursuit of his elusive acorn catapults him outside of Earth, where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the planet. To save themselves from peril, Manny, Sid, Diego, and the rest of the herd leave their home and embark on a quest full of thrills and spills, highs and lows, laughter and adventure while traveling to exotic new lands and locations.Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
5.989
Overview:
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is an American late-night talk show airing weeknights at 12:35 am Eastern/11:35 pm Central on NBC in the United States. The hour-long show premiered on March 2, 2009, and is hosted by actor, comedian and performer Jimmy Fallon, an alumnus of Saturday Night Live. Hip hop/neo soul band The Roots serve as the show's house band, and Steve Higgins is the show's announcer. The third incarnation of the Late Night franchise originated by David Letterman, the program originates from NBC Studio 6B in the GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City. The show typically opens with a brief monologue from Fallon, followed by a comedy "desk piece," as well as prerecorded segments and audience competitions. The next segment is devoted to a celebrity interview, with guests ranging from actors and musicians to media personalities and political figures. The show then closes with either a musical or comedy performance. The show frequently employs digital media into its comedy, which has become crucial to its success. Fallon has been appointed to become the next host of The Tonight Show, where he will succeed the current host Jay Leno at the conclusion of the 2014 Winter Olympics, with fellow SNL alum Seth Meyers slated to replace Fallon.Acting
2026Ice Age 6 as Diego (voice)
2025Oh. What. Fun. as Unknown
2025Going Dutch (10 Episodes) as Colonel Patrick Quinn
2024No Good Deed (8 Episodes) as Mikey
2022The Jennifer Hudson Show (1 Episode) as Self
2022Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home as Self (archive footage)
2021Law & Order: Organized Crime (9 Episodes) as Frank Donnelly
2021Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy as Self
2019The Moodys (14 Episodes) as Sean Moody Sr.
2019The Kelly Clarkson Show (2 Episodes) as Self
20169/11: Fifteen Years Later as Self - Host
2016Ice Age: Collision Course as Diego (voice)
2016Animal Kingdom (10 Episodes) as Billy
2016Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade as Diego (voice)
2015Cosmic Scrat-tastrophe as Diego (voice)
2015Freaks of Nature as Rick Wilson
2015Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll (20 Episodes) as Johnny Rock
2014The Amazing Spider-Man 2 as Captain Stacy (uncredited)
2014Draft Day as Vince Penn
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers (2 Episodes) as Self
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (3 Episodes) as Self
2012Rite of Passage: The Amazing Spider-Man Reborn as Self
2012Vanilla Ice Archive as Self (archive footage)
2012Ice Age: Continental Drift as Diego (voice)
2012The Amazing Spider-Man as Captain Stacy
2012Honest Trailers (1 Episode) as George Stacy (archive footage)
2011Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas as Diego (voice)
2011Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2 as Diego (voice)
2011Give It Up for Greg Giraldo as Self
2011Denis Leary and Friends Present: Douchebags and Donuts as Himself
2010Conan (2 Episodes) as Self
2010Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison as Self
2009Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs as Diego (voice)
2009Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (1 Episode) as Self
2008Recount as Michael Whouley
2006Kings of Comedy USA as Self (archive footage)
2006Rachael Ray (3 Episodes) as Unknown
2006World's Greatest Stand Up: Volume One as self
2006Ice Age: The Meltdown as Diego (voice)
2005Merry F#%$in' Christmas as Self
2005Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy as Self
2005NHL: Vintage Collection: Greatest Goals as Unknown
2004Last Laugh '04 as Self
2004Reverse of the Curse of the Bambino as Himself
20042004 Boston Red Sox: The Official World Series Film as Narrator
2004Fashion Rocks (2 Episodes) as Self
2004The Tony Danza Show (1 Episode) as Self
2004Father of the Pride (1 Episode) as Chaz (voice)
2004Rescue Me (93 Episodes) as Tommy Gavin
2003Lord Stanley's Cup: Hockey's Ultimate Prize as Unknown
2003The Curse of the Bambino as Himself
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show (1 Episode) as Self
2003Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary as Self
2003Comedy Central Roasts (1 Episode) as Self
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! (1 Episode) as Self
2003Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! as Self
2003When Stand Up Stood Out as Self
2002Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn (57 Episodes) as Unknown
2002The Secret Lives of Dentists as Slater
2002Contest Searchlight (4 Episodes) as Unknown
2002Crank Yankers (1 Episode) as Unknown
2002Ice Age as Diego (voice)
2002Dawg as Douglas 'Dawg' Menford
2002Last Call with Carson Daly (1 Episode) as Self
2001Double Whammy as Ray Pluto
2001Final as Bill
2001The Job (19 Episodes) as Mike McNeil
2000Sand as Teddy
2000Jesus' Son as Wayne
2000Lakeboat as Fireman
2000Company Man as Officer Fry
1999Do Not Disturb as Simon
1999The Early Show (1 Episode) as Self
1999The Thomas Crown Affair as Det. Michael McCann
1999True Crime as Bob Findley
1999Family Guy (1 Episode) as Car Mechanic (voice)
1998A Bug's Life as Francis (voice)
1998Monument Ave. as Bobby O'Grady
1998Small Soldiers as Gil Mars
1998Fantasy World Cup (1 Episode) as Self
1998Wide Awake as Mr. Beal
1998The Real Blonde as Doug
1997Wag the Dog as Fad King
1997The Second Civil War as Vinnie Franco
1997Denis Leary: Lock 'N Load as Himself
1997The Matchmaker as Nick
1997Suicide Kings as Lono Veccio
1997The View (8 Episodes) as Self
1997Subway Stories as Wheelchair Man (segment "The Red Shoes")
1997Love Walked In as Jack Hanaway
1996E! True Hollywood Story (1 Episode) as Unknown
1996The Daily Show (12 Episodes) as Self
1996Underworld as Johnny Crown / Johnny Alt
1996Two If by Sea as Francis 'Frank' O'Brien
1995National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins as Jake
1995The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special as Self
1995The Neon Bible as Frank
1995Operation Dumbo Drop as Lt. David Poole
1995Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1 Episode) as Dennis (voice)
1994Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1 Episode) as Unknown
1994The Ref as Gus
1993Judgment Night as Fallon
1993Demolition Man as Edgar Friendly
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien (6 Episodes) as Self - Guest
1993Gunmen as Armor O'Malley
1993Who's the Man? as Sgt. Cooper
1993The Sandlot as Bill
1993Denis Leary: MTV Unplugged as Himself
1993Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer as Himself
1993National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 as Mike McCracken
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (3 Episodes) as Unknown
1991Strictly Business as Jake
1989The Simpsons (1 Episode) as Denis Leary (voice)
1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1, 1 Episode) as Unknown, Self - Guest
1987A Long Walk To Forever as Newt
1979CBS News Sunday Morning (1 Episode) as Self
Production
2025Going Dutch (10 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2019The Moodys (8 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2015Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll (10 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2014Sirens (23 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2008Canterbury's Law (6 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2005Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy ... Executive Producer
2004Rescue Me (93 Episodes) ... Producer
2004Shorties Watchin' Shorties (13 Episodes) ... Producer
2003Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary ... Executive Producer
2001Blow ... Producer
2001The Job (19 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
1997Love Walked In ... Producer
Writing
2015Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll (14 Episodes) ... Writer
2014Sirens (1, 4 Episode) ... Teleplay, Writer
2004Rescue Me (9, 1 Episode) ... Writer, Teleplay
2001The Job (12 Episodes) ... Writer
1996Two If by Sea ... Writer, Story
1993Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer ... Writer
Directing
2015Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll (2 Episodes) ... Director
1995National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins ... Director
Creator
2015Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll ... Creator
2014Sirens ... Creator
2004Rescue Me ... Creator
2001The Job ... Creator
Crew
1995Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1 Episode) ... Additional Writing