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• Denis Leary is an actor and comedian who starred in and co-created the FX series Rescue Me. Leary is also an author, In 2008 Denis Leary released the book Why We Suck. After six firefighters from his hometown died in a fire on December 3, 1999, Denis Leary started the Leary Firefighters Foundation which raises money for firehouses to purchase needed safety equipment. Denis Leary is also a frequent guest on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart he is listed in the Top 10 in the frequent guest list.The Daily Show: Most Frequent Guests

• Fast Facts:

  1. Born: August 18, 1957
  2. Birthplace: Worcester, MA
  3. Emmy Nominations: 2
  4. Golden Globe Nominations: 1

• Life and Career

  Denis Leary was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. His mother was a maid, and his father was an auto mechanic.

  Leary attended Emerson College in Boston, where he honed his skills as a comedian. After graduation he became involved with the Boston comedy circuit.

  Soon he made his way into TV and film, starring in over 40 films in his career. From 2004 to 2007 he played the lead role in the FX series Rescue Me. In 2009 he is set to reprise his role as the voice of Diego in Dawn of the Dinosaurs.

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