Denis Leary - Actor Profile

Denis Leary

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 18, 1957
Birth Place: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

About Denis Leary

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Denis Leary reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Denis Leary's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 54% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Denis Leary remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Denis Leary Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Denis Leary's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Denis Leary.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Oh. What. Fun. Nick Average Similar →
2021 Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Ice Age: Collision Course Diego (voice) Average Similar →
2016 Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade Diego (voice) Average Similar →
2015 Cosmic Scrat-tastrophe Diego (voice) Hit Similar →
2015 Freaks of Nature Rick Wilson Average Similar →
2014 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Captain Stacy (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2014 Draft Day Vince Penn Hit Similar →
2012 Rite of Passage: The Amazing Spider-Man Reborn Self Hit Similar →
2012 Ice Age: Continental Drift Diego (voice) Average Similar →
2012 The Amazing Spider-Man Captain Stacy Hit Similar →
2011 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Diego (voice) Hit Similar →
2011 Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2 Diego (voice) Average Similar →
2011 Give It Up for Greg Giraldo Self Average Similar →
2010 Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison Self Average Similar →
2009 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Diego (voice) Hit Similar →
2008 Recount Michael Whouley Hit Similar →
2006 Kings of Comedy USA Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2006 Ice Age: The Meltdown Diego (voice) Hit Similar →
2005 Merry F#%$in' Christmas Self Average Similar →
2005 Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy Self Average Similar →
2004 Last Laugh '04 Self Average Similar →
2003 Lord Stanley's Cup: Hockey's Ultimate Prize - Hit Similar →
2003 Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary Self Average Similar →
2003 Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 When Stand Up Stood Out Self Average Similar →
2002 The Secret Lives of Dentists Slater Average Similar →
2002 Ice Age Diego (voice) Hit Similar →
2001 Double Whammy Ray Pluto Flop Similar →
2000 Jesus' Son Wayne Average Similar →
1999 The Thomas Crown Affair Det. Michael McCann Hit Similar →
1999 True Crime Bob Findley Hit Similar →
1998 A Bug's Life Francis (voice) Hit Similar →
1998 Monument Ave. Bobby O'Grady Average Similar →
1998 Small Soldiers Gil Mars Hit Similar →
1998 Wide Awake Mr. Beal Average Similar →
1997 Wag the Dog Fad King Hit Similar →
1997 The Second Civil War Vinnie Franco Average Similar →
1997 Denis Leary: Lock 'N Load Himself Hit Similar →
1997 The Matchmaker Nick Average Similar →
1997 Suicide Kings Lono Veccio Hit Similar →
1997 Subway Stories Wheelchair Man (segment "The Red Shoes") Average Similar →
1995 The Neon Bible Frank Average Similar →
1994 The Ref Gus Hit Similar →
1993 Judgment Night Fallon Hit Similar →
1993 Demolition Man Edgar Friendly Hit Similar →
1993 The Sandlot Bill Super Hit Similar →
1993 Denis Leary: MTV Unplugged Himself Hit Similar →
1993 Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer Himself Hit Similar →
1993 National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 Mike McCracken Average Similar →

Denis Leary - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Denis Leary?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Denis Leary is "Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Denis Leary acted in?

Denis Leary has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Denis Leary?

Other notable films include "The Sandlot", "Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy", and "Ice Age".