Acting

Denis Leary

Born 1957-08-18 · Worcester, Massachusetts, USA34 series102 films

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.

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Acting

2026We're Back! With Brian WilliamsSelf - Guest1 ep.
2026The Pete Davidson ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
2025Going DutchColonel Patrick Quinn22 ep.
2024No Good DeedMikey Morgan8 ep.
2021Law & Order: Organized CrimeFrank Donnelly9 ep.
2019The MoodysSean Moody Sr.14 ep.
2016Animal KingdomBilly10 ep.
2015Sex&Drugs&Rock&RollJohnny Rock20 ep.
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - Guest5 ep.
2013MaronHimself1 ep.
2010ConanSelf3 ep.
2009Late Night with Jimmy FallonSelf1 ep.
2006Rachael Ray3 ep.
2004Fashion RocksSelf2 ep.
2004Father of the PrideChaz (voice)1 ep.
2004Rescue MeTommy Gavin93 ep.
2003Comedy Central RoastsSelf1 ep.
2002Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn57 ep.
2002Contest Searchlight4 ep.
2002Crank Yankers1 ep.
2002Last Call with Carson DalySelf1 ep.
2001The JobMike McNeil19 ep.
1998Fantasy World CupSelf1 ep.
1997The ViewSelf9 ep.
1996The Daily ShowSelf13 ep.
1995Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistDennis (voice)1 ep.
1994Space Ghost Coast to Coast1 ep.
1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest6 ep.
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno3 ep.
1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest3 ep.
1979CBS News Sunday MorningSelf1 ep.

Behind the camera

2025Going DutchExecutive Producer22 ep.
2019The MoodysExecutive Producer14 ep.
2015Sex&Drugs&Rock&RollDirector, Executive Producer, Writer20 ep.
2014SirensExecutive Producer, Teleplay, Writer23 ep.
2008Canterbury's LawExecutive Producer6 ep.
2004Rescue MeProducer, Teleplay, Writer93 ep.
2004Shorties Watchin' ShortiesProducer13 ep.
2001The JobExecutive Producer, Writer19 ep.
1995Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistAdditional Writing1 ep.

Guest appearances

2026We're Back! With Brian WilliamsSelf - Guest1 ep.
2026The Pete Davidson ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
2014Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf, Self - Guest3 ep.
2025Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self, Self - Guest2 ep.
2002The ViewSelf9 ep.
2005LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest3 ep.
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf, Self - Guest5 ep.
2025The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf1 ep.
2025The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf2 ep.
2018Animal KingdomBilly10 ep.
2022Law & Order: Organized CrimeFrank Donnelly9 ep.
2019Rachael Ray3 ep.
2019Family GuyCar Mechanic (voice)1 ep.
2002The Daily ShowSelf, Self - Guest13 ep.
2013MaronHimself1 ep.
2011ConanSelf3 ep.
2009Late Night with Jimmy FallonSelf1 ep.
2008The SimpsonsDenis Leary (voice)1 ep.
2004Fashion RocksSelf2 ep.
2007The Early ShowSelf1 ep.
2007The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf1 ep.
2002The Tonight Show with Jay Leno3 ep.
1997Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest6 ep.
2006CBS News Sunday MorningSelf1 ep.
2006E! True Hollywood Story1 ep.
2005The Tony Danza ShowSelf1 ep.
2005Comedy Central RoastsSelf1 ep.
2004Father of the PrideChaz (voice)1 ep.
2002Crank Yankers1 ep.
2002Last Call with Carson DalySelf1 ep.
1998Space Ghost Coast to Coast1 ep.
1998Fantasy World CupSelf1 ep.
1998Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistDennis (voice)1 ep.

Also known as: Denis Colin Leary