Denis Leary
Known for
An American comedian, actor and writer known for his acerbic, fast-talking wit and blue-collar edge. Denis Leary rose through stand-up before creating and starring in the acclaimed firefighter drama 'Rescue Me'. To family audiences he is the voice of the sabre-toothed tiger Diego across the long-running 'Ice Age' films, beginning with 'Ice Age' (2002). He also played the villain Dr. Curt Connors in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' (2012). The Worcester, Massachusetts native brings a rapid, sardonic energy to his roles, equally at home in raw comedy and gruff dramatic parts.
Denis Leary
51 Movies
12 Series
An American comedian, actor and writer known for his acerbic, fast-talking wit and blue-collar edge. Denis Leary rose through stand-up before creating and starring in the acclaimed firefighter drama 'Rescue Me'. To family audiences he is the voice of the sabre-toothed tiger Diego across the long-running 'Ice Age' films, beginning with 'Ice Age' (2002). He also played the villain Dr. Curt Connors in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' (2012). The Worcester, Massachusetts native brings a rapid, sardonic energy to his roles, equally at home in raw comedy and gruff dramatic parts.
Movies
Plays Captain Stacy
The Amazing Spider-Man
2012
Plays Diego (voice)
Ice Age
2002
Plays Francis (voice)
A Bug's Life
1998
Plays Diego (voice)
Ice Age: Continental Drift
2012
Plays Diego (voice)
Ice Age: Collision Course
2016
Plays Diego (voice)
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
2009
Plays Diego (voice)
Ice Age: The Meltdown
2006
Plays Nick
Oh. What. Fun.
2025
Plays Edgar Friendly
Demolition Man
1993
Plays Gil Mars
Small Soldiers
1998
Plays Bill
The Sandlot
1993
Plays Det. Michael McCann
The Thomas Crown Affair
1999
Plays Diego (voice)
Ice Age: Boiling Point
2027
Plays Bob Findley
True Crime
1999
Plays Vince Penn
Draft Day
2014
Plays Fad King
Wag the Dog
1997
Plays Mike McCracken
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
1993
Plays Fallon
Judgment Night
1993
Plays Rick Wilson
Freaks of Nature
2015
Plays Lono Veccio
Suicide Kings
1997
Writer
Plays Francis 'Frank' O'Brien
Two If by Sea
1996
Plays Gus
The Ref
1994
Plays Wayne
Jesus' Son
2000
Plays Lt. David Poole
Operation Dumbo Drop
1995
Plays Mr. Beal
Wide Awake
1998
Plays Jake
Strictly Business
1991
Plays Johnny Crown / Johnny Alt
Underworld
1996
Plays Doug
The Real Blonde
1998
Plays Fireman
Lakeboat
2000
Plays Diego (voice)
Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2
2011
Plays Sgt. Cooper
Who's the Man?
1993
Plays Diego (voice)
Cosmic Scrat-tastrophe
2015
Plays Ray Pluto
Double Whammy
2001
Plays Officer Fry
Company Man
2000
Plays Nick
The Matchmaker
1997
Plays Armor O'Malley
Gunmen
1993
Plays Simon
Do Not Disturb
1999
Plays Slater
The Secret Lives of Dentists
2002
Plays Bobby O'Grady
Monument Ave.
1998
Plays Douglas 'Dawg' Menford
Dawg
2002
Producer
Plays Jack Hanaway
Love Walked In
1997
Plays Teddy
Sand
2000
Plays Frank
The Neon Bible
1995
Plays Bill
Final
2001
TV Shows
Creator
Plays Tommy Gavin
Rescue Me
2004
Producer
Plays Colonel Patrick Quinn
Going Dutch
2025
Director
Plays Johnny Rock
Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll
2015
Creator
Plays Mike McNeil
The Job
2001
Producer
Plays Sean Moody Sr.
The Moodys
2019
Plays Billy
Animal Kingdom
2016
Plays Frank Donnelly
Law & Order: Organized Crime
2021
Plays Mikey Morgan
No Good Deed
2024
Plays Denis Leary (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Dennis (voice)
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
Plays Chaz (voice)
Father of the Pride
2004
Plays Car Mechanic (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Latest Trailers
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Ice Age: Boiling Point
Full Filmography
Ice Age: Boiling Point
Diego (voice)
2027
Film
Oh. What. Fun.
Nick
2025
Film
Going Dutch
Colonel Patrick Quinn · 22 episodes
2025–
TV
No Good Deed
Mikey Morgan · 8 episodes
2024
TV
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Frank Donnelly · 9 episodes
2021–2022
TV
Animal Kingdom
Billy · 10 episodes
2018–2022
TV
Family Guy
Car Mechanic (voice) · 1 episode
2018–2019
TV
The Moodys
Sean Moody Sr. · 14 episodes
2019–
TV
Ice Age: Collision Course
Diego (voice)
2016
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Denis Leary and where are they from?
Denis Leary is 68 years old, born on August 18, 1957 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Denis Leary?
Denis Leary is best known for roles in The Amazing Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Ice Age.
How many movies has Denis Leary been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), Denis Leary has appeared in 46 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Denis Leary's first movie?
The career of Denis Leary began with A Long Walk To Forever (1987).
What is Denis Leary's most recent movie or series?
Denis Leary's most recent release is We're Back! With Brian Williams, which premiered on June 18, 2026.
What TV shows has Denis Leary appeared in?
On television, Denis Leary has appeared in The Simpsons, Family Guy, The Daily Show, Animal Kingdom.
Does Denis Leary have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Denis Leary's upcoming work includes: Ice Age: Boiling Point (2027).
Denis Leary
1957-08-18 · Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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.