Denis Leary is an American actor best known for playing Tommy Gavin / Co-Creator in Rescue Me.
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Best Known For:The television show Rescue Me
Breakthrough:Gained national prominence with his MTV rants and his breakthrough stand-up special 'No Cure for Cancer' in 1993
10 Quick Facts About Denis Leary
- Full Name: Denis Leary
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Rescue Me
- Date of Birth: August 18, 1957
- Age: 69 years old
- Place of Birth: Worcester, Massachusetts
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ann Lembeck
- Specialization: Actor, Comedian, and Producer
Denis Leary Age
Denis Leary is about 69 years old as of 2026. Denis Leary was born in 1957.
Denis Leary Height
Denis Leary stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 185 cm.
Education
He attended Emerson College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Arts.
- Emerson College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Arts
- Period: 1975–1979
Career & Work
Denis Leary's career includes acting and entertainment roles with FX Network and Emerson College.
Organization: FX Network
Role: Co-creator, Executive Producer, Actor
Period: 2004–2011
Details: Rescue Me
Organization: Emerson College
Role: Comedy Instructor
Period: 1979–1984
Details: Boston, Massachusetts · Taught comedy writing classes at the institution.
Rise to Fame
Denis Leary rose to prominence for his role on the television show Rescue Me.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Rescue Me, Ice Age, and No Cure for Cancer.
Television
- TV Show: Rescue Me (Tommy Gavin / Co-Creator, 2004-2011) — Critically acclaimed television series centered around NYC firefighters post-9/11
- TV Show: No Cure for Cancer (Comedian / Self, 1993) — Breakout stand-up comedy special
Film
- Film: Ice Age (Diego (Voice), 2002) — Major animated franchise film
Denis Leary Family & Relationships
Denis Leary is married to Ann Lembeck. He has 2 children, Jack Leary and Devin Leary.
- Father: John Leary
- Mother: Nora Leary
- Children:
- Jack Leary (1990)
- Devin Leary (1992)
Lesser Known Facts
- Founded the Leary Firefighters Foundation in 2000 following a tragic warehouse fire in his hometown of Worcester.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Denis Leary
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 18, 1957
- Age: 69
- Birthday: August 18
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Worcester, Massachusetts
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: John Leary
- Mother: Nora Leary
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ann Lembeck
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- John Leary (Parent)
- Nora Leary (Parent)
- Ann Lembeck (Spouse)
- Jack Leary (Child)
- Devin Leary (Child)
- Conan O'Brien(Third cousin)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/denisleary
