Denis Leary is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known for his darkly comic style of stand-up comedy and his television series Rescue Me. He has also appeared in several films, including The Ref, Wag the Dog, and Ice Age. Leary has won two Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award for his comedy albums. He is also a philanthropist, having founded the Leary Firefighters Foundation to support firefighters and their families.