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AKA: Denis Colin Leary
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 08/18/1957
Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Denis Leary made an angry mark in the early 1990s with cynical stand-up comedy that lambasted every aspect of popular culture – from rehab to flavored coffee. When he transitioned into film acting, the industry did not quite know how best to use the abrasive Bostonian, and bombs like “Operation Dumbo Drop” (1995) outnumbered his sturdy performances in “Monument Ave” (1998), “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1999) and “Jesus’ Son” (1999). But the former college writing teacher eventually found his groove as the co-creator and star of refreshingly original TV shows, including the gritty, award-winning
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Raised in Boston, Massachusetts
Taught comedy writing classes at Emerson College
Began performing stand-up comedy in the late 1970s
Hosted his own show at the underground club "Play It Again Sam"
Co-founded the Comedy Workshop in Boston
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