Denis Leary

Portrayed Democratic political consultant, Michael Whouley in the HBO film, "Recount"; earned an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or TV-Movie

Produced the FOX show "Canterbury's Law"; also wrote and directed the pilot episode

Once again voiced Diego the saber-toothed tiger, in the sequel "Ice Age: The Meltdown"

Cast as Tommy Gavin, a Manhattan firefighter in the FX drama "Rescue Me"; also served as creator, writer and executive producer; received Golden Globe (2004) and Emmy (2006, 2007) nominations for Best Lead Actor

Released the album, Merry F#%$in' Christmas , which included a mix of new music and previously unreleased recordings

Voiced a saber-toothed tiger in the animated feature "Ice Age"

Co-created the ABC sitcom, "The Job"; also played the lead role of a Irish-American police officer

Played a mental patient in the digitally-shot "Final"; directed by Campbell Scott

Had supporting role in "Company Man"

Co-starred with Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo in the remake of "The Thomas Crown Affair"

Played a supporting role in "Jesus' Son" starring Billy Crudup

First co-producing credit, "Monument Ave"; re-teamed with director Demme and writing partner Armstrong

Provided the voice of Francis in the animated feature "A Bug's Life"

Featured in "Wag the Dog" and "Suicide Kings"

Returned to the one-man rant in a live show "Denis Leary: Lock 'n Load"; filmed by Demme for HBO's "Comedy Hour"

First writing credit, "Two If By Sea"; co-wrote wife Ann and Mike Armstrong; also acted opposite Sandra Bullock

Directed "Lust" segment (written by wife Anne Lembeck) of "National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins"

Formed Apostle Pictures

Breakthrough role as the smart-talking thief in Ted Demme's "The Ref"

First leading role in a feature, "Judgment Night"

Released first comedy album, No Cure For Cancer ; executive produced "Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer" for the small screen

Feature acting debut, "Strictly Business"

Published book, No Cure For Cancer

Began doing promos for MTV

Off-Broadway debut, "No Cure For Cancer"

Hosted the cable comedy showcase "London Underground"

West End theater debut, "No Cure For Cancer"

Wrote the one-man show, "No Cure For Cancer"; debuted at the Edinburgh International Arts Festival

Appeared in skits on the MTV game show "Remote Control"; popular characters were musician Keith Richards and artist Andy Warhol

Began performing stand-up comedy in the late 1970s

Co-founded the Comedy Workshop in Boston

Hosted his own show at the underground club "Play It Again Sam"

Raised in Boston, Massachusetts

Taught comedy writing classes at Emerson College

Worked as a contributing editor for Details magazine