Denis Leary

Denis Colin Leary (born August 18, 1957 in Worcester, Massachusetts) is an American actor, comedian, producer, singer and writer. He is the star and co-creator of the television show Rescue Me. His career as a comedian has been controversial because he allegedly stole not only material but his entire act from the dead comedian Bill Hicks.

Awards
 Year Result Award Category Film/Show 2009  Golden Globe Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television Recount (2008) 2008  Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie Recount (2008) 2007  Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Rescue Me 2007  Satellite Awards Best Actor in a Series, Drama Rescue Me 2007  Prism Awards Performance in a Drama Series, Multi-Episode Storyline Rescue Me 2006  Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Rescue Me 2006  Satellite Awards Best Actor in a Series, Drama Rescue Me 2006  Prism Awards Performance in a Drama Series, Multi-Episode Storyline Rescue Me 2005  Emmy Awards Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series Rescue Me 2005  Golden Globe Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama Rescue Me 2005  Satellite Awards Best Actor in a Series, Drama Rescue Me 2003  Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie Ice Age 2003  DVD Exclusive Awards Best Actor Double Whammy (2001) 2002  Television Critics Association Awards Individual Achievement in Comedy The Job 2000  Blockbuster Entertainment Awards Favorite Supporting Actor - Drama/Romance The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) 1996  CableACE Awards Best Directing: Comedy National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins (1995) 1992  Edinburgh International Arts Festival Critic's Award No Cure for Cancer (1992) 1992  BBC Festival Recommendation Award No Cure for Cancer (1992)

Filmography

 Year  Title  Role  Notes1987Long Walk to ForeverNewtShort film1988198919901991Strictly BusinessJakeCameo19921993BillWho's the Man?Sergeant CooperDemolition ManEdgar FriendlyLoaded Weapon 1Mike McCracken Cameo; performing "You Really Got Me"Judgment NightFallon1994GusGunmenArmor O'MalleyNatural Born KillersPrison InmateDirector's cut; Cameo1995National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly SinsJakeTelevision film, also directed segment "Lust"Operation Dumbo DropCW3 David PooleFrank1996UnderworldJohnny Crown/Johnny AltTwo If by SeaFrancis "Frank" O'BrienAlso writer1997Vinnie FrankoTelevision filmLove Walked InJack HanawayAlso producerSubway StoriesGuy in wheel chairTelevision film, segment "The Red Shoes"Wag the DogFad KingSuicide KingsLono VeccioDougNick1998Monument Ave.Bobby O'Grady a.k.a. Snitch,  Also uncredited writerWide AwakeMr. BealSmall SoldiersGil MarsA Bug's LifeFrancisVoice1999True CrimeBob FindleyJesus' SonWayneDo Not DisturbSimonDet. Michael McCann2000SandTeddyLakeboatThe FiremanCompany ManOfficer Fry2001Double WhammyDet. Raymond PlutoAlso uncredited producerFinalBillperforming "Little Sister"Blow Producer2002DawgDouglas "Dawg" Munforda.k.a. Bad BoyIce AgeDiegoVoiceNominated – Kids' Choice Award for Favourite Voice from an Animated MovieSlater2003When Stand Up Stood OutHimselfDocumentaryHimselfDocumentaryReverse of the Curse of the BambinoHimselfDocumentary (sequel)200420052006Ice Age 2: The MeltdownDiegoVoice2007Death SentenceJames WanFeature Film2008RecountMichael WhouleyTelevision film2009Ice Age 3: Dawn of the DinosaursDiegoVoice2012George StacyIce Age 4: Continental DriftDiegoVoice2014Draft DayCoach PennThe Amazing Spider-Man 2George Stacy2015Freaks of NatureRick Wilson2016Ice Age 5: Collision CourseDiegoVoice201720182019202020212022Ice Age 6: Adventures Of The Buck Wild: The Ice Age 6: Adventures Of Buck WildDiegoVoice202320242025

References

Other websites
 Denis Leary's Official website 

Category:1957 births
Category:Living people
Category:American movie actors
Category:American television actors
Category:American voice actors
Category:Actors from Massachusetts
Category:American stand-up comedians
Category:Comedians from Massachusetts
Category:People from Worcester, Massachusetts