Date of Birth: August 18, 1957
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Denis Leary, born Denis Colin Leary, is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer best known for his biting humor and rapid-fire delivery. Leary was born on August 18, 1957, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Raised in a working-class Irish-Catholic family, he developed a keen sense of humor early on, which later became a hallmark of his career. He attended Emerson College in Boston, where he became a founding member of the Emerson Comedy Workshop and later taught comedy writing classes. Leary’s career took off in the late 1980s and early 1990s with his stand-up comedy, marked by his acerbic and often controversial style. He gained widespread fame with his “No Cure for Cancer” special in 1993, which was followed by a successful album of the same name. Transitioning to television and film, Leary became known for his roles in movies like “The Ref” (1994), “Suicide Kings” (1997), and “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1999). His most acclaimed role came as Tommy Gavin in the FX series “Rescue Me” (2004-2011), a show he co-created and produced. The series, which revolved around the lives of New York City firefighters post-9/11, earned him several award nominations and critical acclaim.
5 Interesting Facts about Denis Leary
1. Denis Leary is a distant cousin of talk show host Conan O’Brien.
2. He has written several books, including the best-seller “Why We Suck: A Feel-Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid.”
3. Leary is a passionate Boston Red Sox fan and has narrated several documentaries about the team.
4. He co-founded the Leary Firefighters Foundation in 2000, which provides funding and resources for fire departments in the U.S.
5. Denis Leary was involved in a public feud with comedian Bill Hicks, who accused Leary of stealing his material.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Denis Leary
1. “Racism isn’t born, folks, it’s taught. I have a two-year-old son. You know what he hates? Naps. End of list.”
2. “I want you to take a step back. I want you to think about what you just said. And then I want you to shut the hell up.”
3. “I’m just trying to make a smidgen of a difference in the world.”
4. “There’s no such thing as a glass ceiling for people who are willing to work hard and fight for what they believe in.”
5. “I think we all have the capacity to be any character. It’s just whether or not we choose to develop those aspects of ourselves.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Denis Leary’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $30 million.
Children
Denis Leary has two children with his wife, Ann Lembeck. Their names are Jack Leary and Devin Leary.
Relevant Links
1. [Denis Leary IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001459/
2. [Denis Leary Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denis_Leary
3. [Leary Firefighters Foundation](http://learyfirefighters.org/
4. [Denis Leary on Twitter](https://twitter.com/denisleary
5. [Denis Leary’s Comedy Central Profile](https://www.cc.com/comedians/denis-leary
