Denis Colin Leary is an American actor best known for playing Tommy Gavin in Rescue Me.
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Best Known For:The television show Rescue Me
Breakthrough:Gained notoriety for his MTV rants and his stand-up special No Cure for Cancer in 1993
10 Quick Facts About Denis Colin Leary
- Full Name: Denis Colin Leary
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Rescue Me
- Date of Birth: August 14, 1957
- Age: 68 years old
- Place of Birth: Worcester, Massachusetts
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ann Lembeck
- Specialization: Actor, Comedian, and Screenwriter
Denis Colin Leary Age
Denis Colin Leary is about 69 years old as of 2026. Denis Colin Leary was born in 1957.
Denis Colin Leary Height
Denis Colin Leary stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 188 cm.
Education
He attended Emerson College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA).
- Emerson College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Period: 1979
Rise to Fame
Denis Colin Leary rose to prominence for his role on the television show Rescue Me.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Rescue Me, Ice Age, and The Ref.
Television
- TV Show: Rescue Me (Tommy Gavin, 2004-2011) — Lead role and co-creator
Film
- Film: Ice Age (Diego (voice), 2002)
- Film: The Ref (Gus, 1994)
- Film: The Amazing Spider-Man (Captain George Stacy, 2012)
Denis Colin Leary Family & Relationships
Denis Colin Leary is married to Ann Lembeck. He has 2 children, John Joseph Leary and Devin Leary.
- Father: John Leary
- Mother: Nora Leary
- Children:
- John Joseph Leary (1990)
- Devin Leary (1992)
Lesser Known Facts
- Established the Leary Firefighters Foundation following a tragic 1999 fire in his hometown of Worcester.
- He is a distant cousin of talk show host Conan O'Brien.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Denis Colin Leary
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 14, 1957
- Age: 68
- Birthday: August 14
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Worcester, Massachusetts
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 2 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: Employment
Related Biographies
- Ann Lembeck (Spouse • Wife and author)
- Conan O'Brien (Sibling • Cousin)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/denisleary
