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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television producer, Composer, Screenwriter, Actor, Comedian
Birthday
(Sunday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Residences
Roxbury
Education
Emerson College, Saint Peter-Marian High School
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Popularity
Tier B -- 116,958 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 34
Career
Career spanning 34 years (1991-2025)
Year context
Born in 1957 -- Soviet Union launches Sputnik, starting the Space Race; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Human Impact
0
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
85
Cultural Uplift
70
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Filmography (40)
Oh. What. Fun.
Nick
Ice Age: Collision Course
Diego (voice)
Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll
TV Series
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Film
Ice Age: Continental Drift
Diego (voice)
The Amazing Spider-Man
Captain Stacy
Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas
Diego (voice)
Douchebags and Donuts
Film
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Diego (voice)
Ice Age: The Meltdown
Diego (voice)
AWARDS (2)
B
Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award
1996
WON
B
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
WON
Biography
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Denis Leary?
Denis Leary is 68 years old, born on .
Where was Denis Leary born?
Denis Leary was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
What movies or shows has Denis Leary been in?
Denis Leary has 40 credits in our database. Notable titles include Oh. What. Fun. (2025), Ice Age: Collision Course (2016), Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll (2015), The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012).
What is Denis Leary known for?
Denis Leary is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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You can find more about Denis Leary on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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