Denis Leary
Highest Rated: 100% Burn (2012)
Lowest Rated: 10% Strictly Business (1991)
Birthday: Aug 18, 1957
Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Boston-born Denis Leary is the sneering, tousle-haired comedian who popularized the cautionary phrase "two words." (His routine went something like this: "Regarding Bill Clinton's foreign policy, two words: Jimmy...Carter.") Best known for his many MTV appearances, Leary excels in playing characters who wavered between quiet sarcasm and howling insanity. His one-man show No Cure for Cancer premiered in New York in 1991, scoring a hit with its "intellectual guerilla" comedy. Among Leary's numerous films were National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon (1993), Judgment Night (1993), and Operation Dumbo Drop (1995). His best screen showing was as the beleaguered burglar and reluctant kidnapper in The Ref (1994). He later starred in Wag the Dog (1997), Jesus' Son (1999), and Joe Mantegna's directorial debut, Lakeboat (2000). Leary also served as a producer of the 2001 film Blow. In 2001, he starred as a New York detective in a night time drama called The Job. The series was cancelled before the end of the second season, but Leary was soon back in the movies, lending his voice to the character of Diego in the animated feature Ice Age. Then in 2004, Leary took on the character that would come to define the second leg of his career, accepting the lead role of firefighter Tommy Gavin on the FX series Rescue Me. Critically acclaimed and renowned for pushing the borders of cable television, the show proved to be a huge hit, and Leary won an Emmy for his performance. After the show wrapped in 2011, Leary would spend the followng years appearing in projects like The Amazing Spider Man.
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Highest Rated Movies
Filmography
Movies
| Credit | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | Ice Age: Collision Course | Diego | $64.1M | 2016 |
| No Score Yet | Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade | Diego | — | 2016 |
| No Score Yet | Freaks Of Nature | Rick Wilson | — | 2015 |
| No Score Yet | Cosmic Scrat-tastrophe | Diego | — | 2015 |
| 59% | Draft Day | Coach Penn | $21.2M | 2014 |
| No Score Yet | Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas | Actor | — | 2013 |
| 100% | Burn | Executive Producer | $0.2M | 2012 |
| 37% | Ice Age: Continental Drift | Diego | $161.4M | 2012 |
| 73% | The Amazing Spider-Man | Captain Stacy | $262.1M | 2012 |
| 92% | Joan Rivers: A Piece Of Work | Actor | $3M | 2010 |
| 77% | Recount | Michael Whouley | — | 2008 |
| 57% | Ice Age 2: The Meltdown | Diego | $195.4M | 2006 |
| No Score Yet | When Stand Up Stood Out | Actor | — | 2005 |
| No Score Yet | Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy | Actor | — | 2005 |
| No Score Yet | Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary | Actor | — | 2004 |
| No Score Yet | Complete Denis Leary | Actor | — | 2004 |
| No Score Yet | Richard Pryor - I Ain't Dead Yet #%$#@!! Uncensored | Actor | — | 2004 |
| 85% | The Secret Lives of Dentists | Slater | $3.7M | 2003 |
| 36% | Double Whammy | Ray Pluto | — | 2002 |
| 77% | Ice Age | Diego | $176.5M | 2002 |
| No Score Yet | Dawg | Doug Menford | — | 2002 |
| No Score Yet | Sand | Teddy | — | 2002 |
| 42% | Final | Bill | — | 2001 |
| 55% | Blow | Producer | — | 2001 |
| 14% | Company Man | Off. Fry | — | 2001 |
| 83% | Lakeboat | Fireman | — | 2000 |
| No Score Yet | Do Not Disturb (Silent Witness) | Actor | — | 1999 |
| 70% | The Thomas Crown Affair | Det. Michael McCann | — | 1999 |
| 81% | Jesus' Son | Wayne | — | 1999 |
| 54% | True Crime | Bob | — | 1999 |
| 92% | A Bug's Life | Francis | — | 1998 |
| 90% | Monument Ave. | Bobby O'Grady | — | 1998 |
| 48% | Small Soldiers | Gil Mars | — | 1998 |
| 40% | Wide Awake | Mr. Beal | — | 1998 |
| 34% | The Real Blonde | Doug | — | 1998 |
| No Score Yet | Love Walked In | Jack Hanaway | — | 1998 |
| 85% | Wag the Dog | Fad King | — | 1997 |
| No Score Yet | Denis Leary: Lock 'N Load | Actor | — | 1997 |
| 50% | The Matchmaker | Nick | — | 1997 |
| No Score Yet | SUBWAYStories: Tales from the Underground | Actor | — | 1997 |
| No Score Yet | Subway Stories | Wheelchair Man | — | 1997 |
| 34% | Suicide Kings | Lono Vecchio | — | 1997 |
| No Score Yet | The Second Civil War | Vinnie Franco | — | 1997 |
| No Score Yet | Underworld | Johnny Crown | — | 1996 |
| 55% | The Neon Bible | Frank | — | 1996 |
| No Score Yet | National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins | Director Jake | — | 1995 |
| 31% | Operation Dumbo Drop | David Poole | — | 1995 |
| 11% | Two if by Sea | Frank O'Brien Screenwriter | — | 1995 |
| 47% | Natural Born Killers | Actor | — | 1994 |
| 72% | The Ref | Gus | — | 1994 |
| 35% | Judgment Night | Fallon | — | 1993 |
| 62% | Demolition Man | Edgar Friendly | — | 1993 |
| 15% | Gunmen | Armor | — | 1993 |
| 50% | Who's the Man? | Sgt. Moore | — | 1993 |
| 61% | The Sandlot | Bill | — | 1993 |
| 17% | National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 | Mike McCracken | — | 1993 |
| No Score Yet | Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer | Actor | — | 1992 |
| 10% | Strictly Business | Jake | — | 1991 |
TV
| Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 62% |
The Moodys 2019 |
Sean Sr. |
2019 |
| No Score Yet |
Animal Kingdom 2016 |
Billy |
2019 2018 2017 2016 |
| No Score Yet |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 2014 |
Guest |
2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 |
| No Score Yet |
Rachael Ray 2015 |
Guest |
2017 |
| No Score Yet |
The Late Late Show With James Corden 2015-2019 |
Guest |
2017 2016 2015 |
| No Score Yet |
The Talk 2010 |
Guest |
2017 2016 2015 |
| No Score Yet |
Conan 2010 |
Guest |
2017 2014 2012 2011 |
| No Score Yet |
The View 1997 |
Guest |
2017 2014 2010 |
| 41% |
Chelsea 2016-2017 |
Guest |
2016 |
| No Score Yet |
Nightcap 2016-2017 |
2016 |
|
| 61% |
Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll 2015-2016 |
Creator Screenwriter Director Producer Johnny Rock |
2016 2015 |
| 75% |
Maron 2013-2016 |
Executive Producer Producer Himself |
2016 2015 2014 2013 |
| 38% |
Benders 2015 |
Executive Producer Producer |
2015 |
| No Score Yet |
Jimmy Kimmel Live 2003 |
Guest |
2015 |
| 70% |
Sirens 2014-2015 |
Creator |
2015 2014 |
| No Score Yet |
American Masters 2001 |
Appearing |
2014 |
| No Score Yet |
Late Night With Seth Meyers 2014 |
Guest |
2014 |
| No Score Yet |
The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson 2005-2014 |
Guest |
2014 |
| No Score Yet |
Late Show With David Letterman 1993-2015 |
Guest |
2012 |
| No Score Yet |
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart 1999-2015 |
Guest |
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 |
| No Score Yet |
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno 1992-2014 |
Guest |
2012 2010 2004 2002 2001 |
| No Score Yet |
Chelsea Lately 2007-2014 |
Guest |
2011 2010 |
| 89% |
Rescue Me 2004-2011 |
Voice Executive Producer Screenwriter Creator Producer Tommy Gavin |
2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 |
| No Score Yet |
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon 2009-2014 |
Guest |
2010 2009 |
| No Score Yet |
The Bonnie Hunt Show 2008-2010 |
Guest |
2009 |
| 58% |
Canterbury's Law 2008 |
Executive Producer |
2008 |
| 85% |
The Simpsons 1989 |
Voice |
2008 |
| No Score Yet |
The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2003 |
Guest |
2007 2006 |
| No Score Yet |
The Apprentice 2004-2017 |
Appearing |
2006 |
| No Score Yet |
Shorties Watchin' Shorties 2004 |
Performer Voice |
2004 |
| No Score Yet |
Crank Yankers |
Voice |
2002 |
| 100% |
The Job 2001-2002 |
Executive Producer Screenwriter Mike McNeil |
2002 2001 |
| No Score Yet |
Space Ghost Coast to Coast 2008 |
Guest |
1998 |
| No Score Yet |
Afterdrive 1991 |
QUOTES FROM Denis Leary CHARACTERS
Sonny Weaver, Jr. says: Shall we give in to the trumpet's final call, to the banner that waves yet so freely?
Coach Penn says: Upon the heart of man hath this dilemma wrought such consequence, from Melia to Argencourt. We ride, but I no longer know to which drum or to what end.
Sid says: Granny? You're alive!
Diego says: ...And can we say how thrilled we are to see you...
Diego says: And can we say how thrilled we are to see you...
Sid says: You know, my mother once told me that bad news was just good news in disguise.
Diego says: Was this before she abandoned you?
Sid says: Yes it was..
Sid says: Yes it was...
Manny says: Just keep your eyes on the horizon!
Diego says: I can't FIND the horizon!
Diego says: I can't find the horizon!
Diego says: Listen! I can help you!
Manny says: It's ok Sid we'll find our way out.
Manny says: It's ok Sid, we'll find our way out.
Diego says: You can't the currents too strong, you have to trust me.
Manny says: Trust you!? Why on Earth would we trust you!?
Manny says: Trust you! Why on Earth would we trust you?
Diego says: Because I'm your only chance.
Diego says: Get down! Get down, and follow me.
Manny says: What are you saying?
Diego says: There's an ambush waiting for you.
Manny says: What do you mean ambush.....? You set us up.
Diego says: I was my job. I was supposed to bring the baby, then....
Manny says: You brought us home for dinner!!!
Sid says: That's it, you're out of the herd!
Diego says: I'm sorry.
Manny says: No, you're not! Not, yet!
Diego says: Give it up Sid. You know humans can't talk.
Sid says: Diego!!
Sid says: Diego!
Diego says: Nine lives, baby.
Fallon says: I'm chopped liver. I'm worse than Caruso. I look like an accountant playing my wish dream of a tough guy.
Francis says: Hey, turn your butt off!
Fallon says: No, you CAN'T take my money, but you can...take my money...
Anna says: There's something to be said for self-restraint, even self-denial.
Doug "Dawg" Munford says: Is that what your husband thinks? What are you both, Monks?
Doug "Dawg" Munford says: I'm not frightened of children. I love them. I just don't want to have them. First one is a phobia, the other one is a choice.
Anna says: Sex is just an activity to you, isn't it?
Doug "Dawg" Munford says: No, sex is a big giant party.
Anna says: Well, it's more to us women, much more.
Doug "Dawg" Munford says: Yeah, you have sex with the same woman long enough and she wants to have your baby.
Gus says: Great! I just beat up Santa Claus!
Gus says: Let's get one thing straight. From now on, the only person who yells is me. Why? Because I have a gun. People who have guns can do whatever they want. Married people without guns, for instance, you...
Caroline says: Um-hum.
Lloyd says: Um-hum.
Gus says: Do not get to yell. Why? No guns! No guns! No yelling! Simple little equation!
Lono Vecchio says: I don't want to hear about any kind of fuckin' footwear from you again. Don't even talk about fuckin' socks to me!
The Lizard/Dr. Curt Connors says: Poor Peter Parker. No father. No mother. No uncle. You're all alone.
George Stacy says: He's not alone.
George Stacy says: Thirty-eight of New York's finest, versus one guy in a unitard.
Captain Stacy says: Make me a promise that you will keep Gwen out of it.
Edgar Friendly says: God, I love to hate this place!
Simon Phoenix says: Play ball!
Sergeant John Spartan says: Somebody put me back in the fridge.
Diego says: (finding out that he and Sid just kissed) Why are we kissing?
Diego says: [finding out that he and Sid just kissed] Why are we kissing?
Sid says: Because cruises are romantic?
Granny says: (to Diego) Hey lady, have you seen Precious?
Granny says: [to Diego] Hey lady, have you seen Precious?
Diego says: If you're talking about your imaginary or deceased pet, then no I haven't.
Diego says: [To Shira] Care to join our scurvy crew?
Diego says: Care to join our scurvy crew?
Shira says: Two sloths, a mammoth and a saber? You guys are like the start of a bad joke.
Shira says: Your pretty soft for a saber.
Diego says: Excuse me I happen to be a ruthless assasin.
Shira says: Don't ever call me kitty!
Diego says: Fine kitty.
Diego says: You slept through that storm?
Granny says: Honey, I slept through the asteroid that killed the unicorns!
Captain Stacy says: Something the police can't? What do you think we do all day? Sit around with our thumbs planted firmly up our asses?
Phillip Stacy says: Up your what Dad?
Captain Stacy says: I'm offering an arrest warrant for the masked vigilante known as Spider-Man
Captain Stacy says: [at a press conference] I am issuing an arrest warrant for the masked vigilante known as Spider-Man!
Gwen Stacy says: [opens the door to the hallway] No, Dad, I do not want cocoa. Honestly, I'm 17 years old.
George Stacy says: Okay, I just thought I remembered somebody saying last week that her fantasy was to live in a chocolate house.
Gwen Stacy says: Well, thatâ??s impractical! [she shuts the door, then reopens it] And fattening. [closes the door again]
Gwen Stacy says: Well, that's impractical! [she shuts the door, then reopens it] And fattening. [closes the door again]
Peter Parker/Spider-Man says: Chocolate house?
Captain Stacy says: Do I look like the Mayor of Tokyo to you?
Diego says: I don't fight girls. [gets tackled to the ground by Shira]
Shira says: I can see why.
Shira says: Don't call me kitty
Shira says: Don't call me Kitty.
Diego says: Okay....kitty
Diego says: Okay....Kitty
Granny says: If they kiss I'm gonna puke!
George Stacy says: Mr.Parker, why are you not in school?
Peter Parker/Spider-Man says: Gotta free track.
George Stacy says: OK, well I do not have a free track, so make your point quickly.
Peter Parker/Spider-Man says: Ok fine, there might not be a dinosaur in Manhattan, but there's something more dangerous and I know who it is.
George Stacy says: You know who it is?
Peter Parker/Spider-Man says: Dr. Curt Connors, he's a biochemist-
George Stacy says: Of OSCORP?
Peter Parker/Spider-Man says: That's right.
Sid says: My mother once told me that bad news was just good news in disguise.
Diego says: Is this before she abandoned you?
Sid says: Yes it was.
Diego says: Welcome to the party.
Captain Stacy says: So,tell us a little bit about yourself Mr.Parker.
Peter Parker/Spider-Man says: Not much to tell really.
Gwen Stacy says: Peter lives with his aunt and uncle.
Shira says: "Your pretty soft for a saber"
Shira says: Your pretty soft for a saber.
Diego says: "Excuse me I happen to be a remoralse assassin"
Diego says: Excuse me I happen to be a remoralse assassin.
Sid says: "Oh Diego poo! I made you another coral neckless. He keeps losing them. Hehehe la-la-la-la"
Sid says: Oh Diego poo! I made you another coral neckless. He keeps losing them. Hehehe la-la-la-la.
Diego says: [When Shira asks him about his tiger nature] Excuse me, I happen to be a remorseless assassin.
Diego says: What's the life expectancy for a female sloth?
Diego says: [Asking Sid about his mom] Was this before she abandoned you?
Diego says: That they got?
Diego says: There's your proof.
Diego says: We made it through storms, tidal waves, and a vicious assortment of seafood. What more could they hit us with?
Diego says: Was this before she abandoned you?
Diego says: They don't think that was you.
Captain Stacy says: 38 of New Yorks finest versus one guy in a unitard
Captain Stacy says: 38 of New York's finest against one guy in a unitard?
Gus says: The army! What the f%@!, am I Oswald here
Gus says: The army! What the f**k! I am Oswald here.
Diego says: Whoo, YEAH! Who's up for round TWO? [pause; embarrassed] Um, t-t-tell the kid to be more careful.
Diego says: I've heard of these crackpots.
Diego says: The baby? Please. I was just returning it to its herd.
Sid says: Oh, yeah. Nice try, Bucktooth.
Diego says: You calling me a liar?
Sid says: I didn't say that.
Diego says: You were thinking it.
Sid says: [whispering, to Manny] I don't like this cat. He reads minds.
Sid says: [about the baby] I bet he's hungry.
Manny says: How 'bout some milk?
Sid says: Ooh, I'd love some!
Diego says: Not you. The baby.
Sid says: Well, I ain't exactly lactating right now, pal.
Diego says: You're a little low on the food chain to be mouthing off, aren't you...
Manny says: [in a shout that echoes] ENOUGH!
Captain Stacy says: This guy wears a mask, like an outlaw.
Peter Parker/Spider-Man says: I think he`s trying to do something the police can`t
Peter Parker/Spider-Man says: I think he's trying to do something the police can't
Captain Stacy says: Can`t?
Captain Stacy says: Can't?
Diego says: Not you! The baby!
Sid says: [To Diego, referring to Roshan] Here, you hold it.
Sid says: [to Diego, referring to Roshan] Here, you hold it.
Diego says: [Bonks Sid on the head, who sticks his tongue out; then he shakes his head and wakes up]
Diego says: [bonks Sid on the head, who sticks his tongue out; then he shakes his head and wakes up]
Sid says: [Upon seeing Manny and Ellie's newborn child] It's a boy!
Sid says: [upon seeing Manny and Ellie's newborn child] It's a boy!
Diego says: That's her tail.
Sid says: It's a girl!
Diego says: Where's the baby? There he is! Where's the baby? THERE HE IS!!
Diego says: [playing peek-a-boo] Where's the baby?... There he is! [the baby's only reaction is blinking; it is so startled it's quieted]
Diego says: [playing peek-a-boo] Where's the baby? There he is! [the baby's only reaction is blinking; it is so startled it's quieted]
Roshan says: [Cries]
Diego says: Where's the baby?There he is!
Manny says: Stop it! You're scarin' him!
Manny says: [the baby begins crying again] Stop it, you're scaring him!
Diego says: Name's Diego, friend.
Diego says: That pink thing is mine.
George Stacy says: So, tell us a little bit about yourself Mr.Parker
Peter Parker/Spider-Man says: Not much to tell really....
Peter Parker/Spider-Man says: Not much to tell really.
Francis says: anytime pal! I'm going to pick the hairs out of your head one by one!
Francis says: Anytime pal! I'm going to pick the hairs out of your head one by one!