Denis Leary Biography

Growing up with many firefighters among his family and friends, his life was changed forever by a tragedy in 1999 when his cousin and five other firefighters died in a fire.

He set up the Leary Firefighters Foundation which to date has distributed nearly $3 million worth of equipment and safety materials to firehouses.

After 9/11, he also set up the Fund for New York's Bravest, distributing funds to the family members of firefighters who died on 9/11. His close relationship with firefighters led him to create his current hit show 'Rescue Me'. Tackling both difficult and humorous issues, Leary has created a showcase for his complex persona which has led to his best performances as an actor.