---
name: "Denis Leary"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/denis-leary"
fi1m_id: "denis-leary"
imdb_id: "nm0001459"
tmdb_id: 5724
wikidata_id: "Q310283"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "18 August 1957"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 10
average_fi1m_score: 64
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 10
updated: "2026-10-05T14:00:08.182228+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Denis Leary

## Identity

Denis Leary

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/denis-leary
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** denis-leary
- **IMDb ID:** nm0001459
- **TMDB ID:** 5724
- **Wikidata ID:** Q310283
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denis_Leary, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310283, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001459/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/5724

Actor. Born 18 August 1957 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 18 August 1957, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
- **Active:** 1993–2016
- **Also known as:** Denis Colin Leary
- **Frequently works with:** [John Leguizamo](https://film.one/person/john-leguizamo.md), [Lori Forte](https://film.one/person/lori-forte.md), [Ray Romano](https://film.one/person/ray-romano.md), [Michael Berg](https://film.one/person/michael-berg.md), [Patrick Worlock](https://film.one/person/patrick-worlock.md), [Seann William Scott](https://film.one/person/seann-william-scott.md), [Carlos Saldanha](https://film.one/person/carlos-saldanha.md), [John C. Donkin](https://film.one/person/john-donkin.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 64, as actor, over 10 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 73 (3), 2000s 67 (4), 2010s 51 (3)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 62 to 59 across 9 titles
- **Score spread:** 0 at 80+, 7 at 60–79, 3 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 1 of 10 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Adventure 7, Comedy 7, Animation 6, Family 6, Science Fiction 3, Action 2
- **Screen time:** 15 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $4,562m across 9 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denis_Leary, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310283, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001459/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/5724

## Coming up

- *Ice Age: Boiling Point* (2027-02-03), as Diego (voice)

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Rescue Me*](https://film.one/tv/rescue-me.md) (77), [*Ice Age*](https://film.one/film/ice-age.md) (73), [*A Bug's Life*](https://film.one/film/a-bugs-life.md) (73), [*The Amazing Spider-Man*](https://film.one/film/the-amazing-spider-man.md) (64), [*Ice Age: The Meltdown*](https://film.one/film/ice-age-the-meltdown.md) (61), [*Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs*](https://film.one/film/ice-age-dawn-of-the-dinosaurs.md) (56), [*Ice Age: Continental Drift*](https://film.one/film/ice-age-continental-drift.md) (53), [*Ice Age: Collision Course*](https://film.one/film/ice-age-collision-course.md) (37)

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## Biography

Denis Colin Leary is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, he graduated from Emerson College in Boston, where he founded the Emerson Comedy Workshop, and later taught there for five years.

He first gained prominence through MTV appearances and stand-up specials including *No Cure for Cancer* (1993) and *Lock 'n Load* (1997). Leary has appeared in films such as *Wag the Dog* (1997), in which he played the Fad King, *The Ref* (1994) and *Demolition Man* (1993). He co-created and starred in the television series *Rescue Me* (2004–2011) and has provided voice work as Diego in the *Ice Age* animated films.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, allmovie.com.*

## On Fi1m (10)

- *Ice Age: Collision Course* (2016), Fi1m 37, as Diego (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age-collision-course.md)
- *Ice Age: Continental Drift* (2012), Fi1m 53, as Diego (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age-continental-drift.md)
- *The Amazing Spider-Man* (2012), Fi1m 64, as Captain Stacy — [page](https://film.one/film/the-amazing-spider-man.md)
- *Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs* (2009), Fi1m 56, as Diego (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age-dawn-of-the-dinosaurs.md)
- *Ice Age: The Meltdown* (2006), Fi1m 61, as Diego (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age-the-meltdown.md)
- *Rescue Me* (2004), Fi1m 77, as Tommy Gavin — [page](https://film.one/tv/rescue-me.md)
- *Ice Age* (2002), Fi1m 73, as Diego (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age.md)
- *A Bug's Life* (1998), Fi1m 73, as Francis (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/a-bugs-life.md)
- *Wag the Dog* (1997), Fi1m 77, as Fad King — [page](https://film.one/film/wag-the-dog.md)
- *Demolition Man* (1993), Fi1m 68, as Edgar Friendly — [page](https://film.one/film/demolition-man.md)

## Complete filmography (81)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Ice Age: Boiling Point* (2027), as Diego (voice)
- *Top of the World* (2026), as Joe Baum (voice)
- *Oh. What. Fun.* (2025), as Nick
- *Going Dutch* (2025), series, as Colonel Patrick Quinn · Executive Producer
- *No Good Deed* (2024), series, as Mikey Morgan
- *Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse* (2023), as George Stacy (archive footage) (uncredited) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse.md)
- *Law & Order: Organized Crime* (2021), series, as Frank Donnelly
- *The Moodys* (2019), series, as Sean Moody Sr. · Executive Producer
- *Ice Age: Collision Course* (2016), as Diego (voice) — Fi1m 37, [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age-collision-course.md)
- *Animal Kingdom* (2016), series, as Billy
- *Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade* (2016), as Diego (voice)
- *Cosmic Scrat-tastrophe* (2015), as Diego (voice)
- *Freaks of Nature* (2015), as Rick Wilson
- *Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll* (2015), series, as Johnny Rock · Writer, Director, Executive Producer, Creator
- *Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4-D* (2015), as Diego (voice)
- *The Amazing Spider-Man 2* (2014), as Captain Stacy (uncredited) — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/the-amazing-spider-man-2.md)
- *Draft Day* (2014), as Vince Penn
- *Sirens* (2014), series, Teleplay, Writer, Executive Producer, Creator
- *Ice Age: Continental Drift* (2012), as Diego (voice) — Fi1m 53, [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age-continental-drift.md)
- *The Amazing Spider-Man* (2012), as Captain Stacy — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/the-amazing-spider-man.md)
- *Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas* (2011), as Diego (voice)
- *Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2* (2011), as Diego (voice)
- *Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs* (2009), as Diego (voice) — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age-dawn-of-the-dinosaurs.md)
- *Recount* (2008), as Michael Whouley
- *Canterbury's Law* (2008), series, Executive Producer
- *Ice Age: The Meltdown* (2006), as Diego (voice) — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age-the-meltdown.md)
- *Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy* (2005), Executive Producer
- *NHL: Vintage Collection: Greatest Goals* (2005), Actor
- *2004 Boston Red Sox: The Official World Series Film* (2004), as Narrator
- *Father of the Pride* (2004), series, as Chaz (voice)
- *Rescue Me* (2004), series, as Tommy Gavin · Producer, Writer, Teleplay, Creator — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/rescue-me.md)
- *Shorties Watchin' Shorties* (2004), series, Producer
- *Lord Stanley's Cup: Hockey's Ultimate Prize* (2003), Actor
- *Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary* (2003), Executive Producer
- *Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn* (2002), series, Actor
- *The Secret Lives of Dentists* (2002), as Slater
- *Contest Searchlight* (2002), series, Actor
- *Crank Yankers* (2002), series, Actor
- *Ice Age* (2002), as Diego (voice) — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age.md)
- *Dawg* (2002), as Douglas 'Dawg' Menford
- *Double Whammy* (2001), as Ray Pluto
- *Final* (2001), as Bill
- *Blow* (2001), Producer
- *The Job* (2001), series, as Mike McNeil · Writer, Executive Producer, Creator
- *Sand* (2000), as Teddy
- *Jesus' Son* (2000), as Wayne
- *Lakeboat* (2000), as Fireman
- *Company Man* (2000), as Officer Fry
- *Do Not Disturb* (1999), as Simon
- *The Thomas Crown Affair* (1999), as Det. Michael McCann
- *True Crime* (1999), as Bob Findley
- *Family Guy* (1999), series, as Car Mechanic (voice) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/family-guy.md)
- *A Bug's Life* (1998), as Francis (voice) — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/a-bugs-life.md)
- *Monument Ave.* (1998), as Bobby O'Grady
- *Small Soldiers* (1998), as Gil Mars
- *Wide Awake* (1998), as Mr. Beal
- *The Real Blonde* (1998), as Doug
- *Wag the Dog* (1997), as Fad King — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/wag-the-dog.md)
- *The Second Civil War* (1997), as Vinnie Franco
- *The Matchmaker* (1997), as Nick
- *Suicide Kings* (1997), as Lono Veccio
- *Subway Stories* (1997), as Wheelchair Man (segment "The Red Shoes")
- *Love Walked In* (1997), as Jack Hanaway · Producer
- *E! True Hollywood Story* (1996), series, Actor
- *Underworld* (1996), as Johnny Crown / Johnny Alt
- *Two If by Sea* (1996), as Francis 'Frank' O'Brien · Writer, Story
- *National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins* (1995), as Jake · Director
- *The Neon Bible* (1995), as Frank
- *Operation Dumbo Drop* (1995), as Lt. David Poole
- *Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist* (1995), series, as Dennis (voice), Additional Writing
- *The Ref* (1994), as Gus
- *Judgment Night* (1993), as Fallon
- *Demolition Man* (1993), as Edgar Friendly — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/demolition-man.md)
- *Gunmen* (1993), as Armor O'Malley
- *Who's the Man?* (1993), as Sgt. Cooper
- *The Sandlot* (1993), as Bill
- *Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer* (1993), Writer, Music
- *National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1* (1993), as Mike McCracken
- *Strictly Business* (1991), as Jake
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Denis Leary (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *A Long Walk To Forever* (1987), as Newt

## Gallery

- ![Panel includes John Hodgman, Dennis Leary and Isla Fisher (2017)](https://film.one/media/person/87496/gallery-315a1ca0b8bb.jpg) Panel includes John Hodgman, Dennis Leary and Isla Fisher (2017) — Terry Ballard from Merrick, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/BookExpo_2017_%2835113529345%29.jpg/1280px-BookExpo_2017_%2835113529345%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Denis Leary performing at the State Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota in June 2010.](https://film.one/media/person/87496/gallery-00d59e72af8c.jpg) Denis Leary performing at the State Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota in June 2010. — Adam Freese at https://www.flickr.com/photos/31582437@N05/, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/75/DenisLearyJun10.jpg/1280px-DenisLearyJun10.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![White House Correspondents Dinner (2009)](https://film.one/media/person/87496/gallery-1a934933a933.jpg) White House Correspondents Dinner (2009) — angela n. from Washington, DC, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Denis_Leary_%283537129231%29.jpg/1280px-Denis_Leary_%283537129231%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![White House Correspondents Dinner (2009)](https://film.one/media/person/87496/gallery-ac2fcb283743.jpg) White House Correspondents Dinner (2009) — angela n. from Washington, DC, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/24/Denis_Leary_%283537936496%29.jpg/1280px-Denis_Leary_%283537936496%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Denis Leary](https://film.one/media/person/87496/gallery-56567c528e87.jpg) Denis Leary — Image via TMDB
- ![Denis Leary](https://film.one/media/person/87496/gallery-713ec4f6b4c5.jpg) Denis Leary — Image via TMDB
- ![Denis Leary](https://film.one/media/person/87496/gallery-2b901223e083.jpg) Denis Leary — Image via TMDB
- ![White House Correspondents Dinner (2009)](https://film.one/media/person/87496/gallery-e559e4ec40c5.jpg) White House Correspondents Dinner (2009) — angela n. from Washington, DC, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ea/Denis_Leary_%283537937748%29.jpg/1280px-Denis_Leary_%283537937748%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![White House Correspondents Dinner (2009)](https://film.one/media/person/87496/gallery-91508e19a867.jpg) White House Correspondents Dinner (2009) — angela n. from Washington, DC, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Denis_Leary_%283537938894%29.jpg/1280px-Denis_Leary_%283537938894%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Denis Leary](https://film.one/media/person/87496/gallery-957ce18dd8fc.jpg) Denis Leary — Image via TMDB
- ![Denis Leary](https://film.one/media/person/87496/gallery-8e93f4e0b742.jpg) Denis Leary — Image via TMDB
- ![Denis Leary](https://film.one/media/person/87496/gallery-8fcae0500962.jpg) Denis Leary — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Other awards — 1 won

- Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award 1996: Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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