'Rescue' minisodes stoke fans' interest Jun 19, 2008
The darkly comic series about NYC firefighters, starring Denis Leary, last aired in September ... Minisode scene: Michael Lombardi, left, Larenz Tate, Denis Leary and Adam Ferrara chow down on Lou's famous doughnuts. (USA Today -- Life)
Talk of the Town: Real men do cry — at least at the movies Jun 13, 2008
Perhaps actor/comedian Denis Leary, of Rescue Me fame was wrong when he said the average guy only likes football and porno and books about war. But while we grab our tissues and quietly sob at the part where the love-shy jilted woman finds true love once again, men seem to remain stone cold. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Who will make Emmy happy? Jun 13, 2008
There are so many worthy choices: Denis Leary (Rescue Me), Dominic West (The Wire), Matthew Fox (Lost), Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights), Anthony LaPaglia (Without a Trace), Jonny Lee Miller (Eli Stone), Gabriel Byrne (In Treatment) and John Barrowman (Torchwood) chief among them. But I'm going with Dempsey, for his sometimes undervalued ability to expose the fear, doubt and lazy selfishness behind that McDreamy facade. (USA Today -- Life)
Ann Leary's New Novel Visits Love in Fast Lane Jun 13, 2008
Friday 13 June, 2008. Mrs. Leary will be promoting her new novel, "Outtakes from a Marriage," with a book-signing tomorrow at the Hickory Stick Bookshop in Washington Depot, beginning at 2 p.m. "I wanted to write about how fame changes the way people behave, how people react to celebrities and about the way marriages, like people, age," she said of her inspiration for her first novel. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Blah-LA-land Jun 9, 2008
Local comedians who've made their way from Boston to Burbank include Jay Leno, Denis Leary, Sarah Silverman, Steve Carell, Louis C.K., Lenny Clarke, Conan O'Brien, Adam Sandler, Paula Poundstone, Amy Poehler, and Steven Wright, to name just a few. Sorry, LA. Chris Kattan and Cheech Marin. (Boston Globe)
First-row seats at the celebrity circus Jun 8, 2008
The author has a keen eye for the excesses of the rich and famous, a subject with which she must be familiar as the wife of actorcomedian Denis Leary. Her experience as a bystander at the celebrity circus serves her well in this engaging variation on the old theme of marital infidelity. (Boston Globe)
Stars travel to Garden Jun 6, 2008
"The main characters do have lives that sort of parallel ours, but this is fiction," the long-suffering wife of actor/comedian Denis Leary says with a laugh. "Denis and I have kind of grown up together, though some of us have grown up more than others." The novel - her first - is about a woman who helps her husband become a star only to discover that she's become, in the words of her daughter, "nothing." Along the way, the author ruminates on fame and its effect on people, both good and bad. (Boston Globe)
DVD reviews: Semi-Pro, The Eye Jun 6, 2008
Rescue Me: The Complete Fourth Season Denis Leary returns in the drama centered on workplace and personal challenges among firefighters at a New York City firehouse in the post-Sept. 11 world. (MSNBC -- Movies)
New releases Jun 2, 2008
Homeboy comedian Denis Leary continues to win audiences with his gritty portrayal of the tormented (and tormenting) New York City firefighter Tommy Gavin and his relationships with fellow firefighters, ex-wife, girlfriends, and extended family. Not a series for the faint of heart since nearly all the characters are deeply flawed, in great pain, and take it out on one another. (Boston Globe)
This week's DVD report (June 1) Jun 1, 2008
Never mind firefighter Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary) and all his usual dysfunctional family troubles - Chief Reilly (Jack McGee) makes a tragic exit this season, and public appreciation also dies hard as the crew is blasted for its inability to save a group of children. Extras: Numerous production featurettes and deleted scenes. (Boston Globe)
REQUIRED READING Jun 1, 2008
Leary, wife of actor Denis Leary, mines the laughs with her knowing New York-set story. She insists it's all fiction. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Japan's best friend May 30, 2008
Sox dream hitter What Billy Crystal did with the Yankees, Denis Leary would love to do with the Red Sox. The Emerson alum, who has a plum role in the new HBO movie "Recount," tells Time magazine he'd like to play in a Sox game. (Boston Globe)
10 Questions for Denis Leary May 30, 2008
Denis Leary Dennis Kleiman for TIME Article Tools ... Denis Leary will now take your questions ... How different is Denis Leary the dad from Denis Leary the comic. (Time.com)
Recount recounts tale of 2000 Florida election debacle May 25, 2008
Denis Leary and Kevin Spacey in Recount. Related Articles. (Boston Herald)
Volusia glitch steals show in 'Recount' film May 25, 2008
HBO's new docudrama "Recount" stars Kevin Spacey and Denis Leary, but the real scene-stealer hails from Volusia County -- a voting machine that registered 16,000 negative votes for Al Gore in the wee hours of election night 2000. "A machine in Volusia went crazy," says Leary in the film, portraying a Gore campaign strategist. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Chaos, confusion and an election 'Recount' May 25, 2008
HBOLeft: Denis Leary (left) and Kevin Spacey star in HBO's Recount, filmed largely in Jacksonville ... Credits: Starring Kevin Spacey, Denis Leary, Ed Begley Jr., John Hurt, Tom Wilkinson and Laura Dern. (Florida Times-Union)
Return to a world of hanging chads May 25, 2008
Everyone loves a good underdog story, and Recount drops more than a few hints that its heart is with the underdog Democrats - most particularly the plucky operatives played by a rejuvenated Kevin Spacey, a wonderfully profane Denis Leary and a moving Ed Begley Jr. (Did I mention that the cast is terrific. . (Florida Times-Union)
TV Lookout: highlights (and lowlights) for May 25-31 May 24, 2008
The all-star cast includes Kevin Spacey, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley Jr., John Hurt, Denis Leary, Bruce McGill and Tom Wilkinson, who uniformly vanish into their respective real-life characters. But the truly remarkable performance is by Laura Dern, unrecognizable beneath the pancake makeup, big hair and honeyed accent of Katherine Harris, Florida's secretary of state. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Former Winonan makes film debut in Recount’ May 24, 2008
The movie stars Kevin Spacey, Laura Dern, Tom Wilkinson and Denis Leary. Riska, 57, plays one of George W. Bush s attorneys in the true story of the controversial 2000 presidential vote in Florida. (Winona Daily News, MN)
TV review: 'Recount' revisits 2000 election May 24, 2008
Denis Leary as Gore strategist Michael Whouley is particularly good - he's passionate and cynical and quick with biting asides. Leary brings to "Recount" a much-needed sense of humor as it tackles its bigger, more controversial topic - whether the election was fraudulent. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Circling the Square, May 22 May 23, 2008
We in town, however, will be more interested in Denis Leary, not just because he s a good actor and comic or that he started an annual Worcester (his hometown) fundraiser for the seven firefighters who lost their lives in a terrible fire, but because he is playing political consultant Michael Whouley in Recount. At the time Michael was called Gore s Chief Field Operative, but in Danvers, he s better known as Sally Keran s husband, Nora and Peter Whouley s dad, and Peter s Cub Scout leader. (Danvers Herald, MA)
'Recount' gives insiders' account of 2000 election May 22, 2008
Spacey's castmates include Tom Wilkinson as Bush adviser James Baker, Bob Balaban as Bush counsel Ben Ginsberg, Denis Leary as Gore national field director Michael Whouley, Ed Begley Jr. as Democratic attorney David Boies, John Hurt as Secretary of State Warren Christopher, and Laura Dern as the heavily made-up Florida Secretary of State, Katherine Harris. Leary says Spacey, with whom he became friends when they worked on 1994's TheRef, suggested he join the cast. (USA Today)
HBO film 'Recounts' 2000 presidential election May 20, 2008
Gene Page / APKevin Spacey portrays Ron Klain, left, and Denis Leary portrays Michael Whouley in a scene from the HBO docudrama "Recount," a behind the scenes account of the 2000 presidential election scandal premiering Sunday, May 25 at 9 p.m. EDT. ... HBO takes us behind the scenes of that 2000 presidential election in the ambitious docudrama Recount, premiering 9 p.m. EDT Sunday with an all-star cast that includes Kevin Spacey, Laura Dern, Tom Wilkinson and Denis Leary. (MSNBC -- News)
2000 recount filmputs area in spotlight May 18, 2008
Others in the cast include Bob Balaban, Ed Begley Jr. and Denis Leary. It is directed by Jay Roach, who achieved fame with the Austin Powers films. (The Palm Beach Post)
'Recount' premieres in advance of film festival May 18, 2008
Kevin Spacey's portrayal of Gore lawyer Ron Klain is solid, and Denis Leary is amusingly profane as Gore field organizer Michael Whouley. The real star is Laura Dern, who brings a touch of farce as Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
PAINFUL STORY 'RECOUNT'-ED ... May 15, 2008
" It was impossible not to be uplifted by the art of great writing, directing and editing. There are no proper adjectives to praise the cast - Kevin Spacey, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley Jr., Laura Dern, John Hurt, Denis Leary, Tom Wilkinson, all portraying real-life characters on both sides of the epic battle to win the White House. And there are dozens of other actors, in smaller roles, each splendid and fully engaged. I would be remiss, however, not to single out three in particular. Kevin Spacey as... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Recount: New Docudrama Could Influence Election May 11, 2008
08, 2008 By Kevin Spacey (left) and Denis Leary in a scene from the HBO Docudrama Recount" Gene Page Article Tools After George W. Bush won Florida in 2000--O.K., I apologize to my Democrat readers for legitimizing Bush by using the word won. Also, I apologize to the Republicans for delegitimizing Bush by apologizing to the Democrats ... Related Articles An accidentally timely docudrama shows how the election of 2000 led to the obsessions of 2008 With talk of Katie Couric leaving CBS, politics... (Time.com)
10 Questions for Toni Morrison May 9, 2008
Submit questions for Denis Leary. From career journalist to First Lady of California, this best-selling author and member of the Kennedy clan has written a new book, Just Who Will You Be. (Time.com)
Tough guys take over TV May 8, 2008
" Among tough-guy TV fans: actor/producer Denis Leary of FX dramedy Rescue Me. "If there's a show about guys who can throw rocks 20 yards, I'd watch it," Leary says. "I hope they have Celebrity Ice Road Truckers. I'd do it. (USA Today -- Life)
Rockers help kids kick the habit Apr 19, 2008
Actor Denis Leary (left) and guitarist Slash of Guns N' Roses Thursday ... Actor Denis Leary and Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash were among the big-name performers at this week's benefit for Road Recovery, which helps kids kick their drug and alcohol addictions through music. (Boston Globe)
Major League Baseball 2K8 "I Wanna" Apr 16, 2008
When the manic voiceover (delivered by Denis Leary) declaims "I wanna make circus catches that'd make Barnum blush," the screen cuts away from its combination of live and video-game baseball action to show us a Barnum & Bailey poster (complete with blush). A reference to hitting a grand salami brings us a closeup of a salami sandwich. (AdWeek)
Critic's corner Apr 9, 2008
Soft-hearted Danny Glover and by-the-book Ray Liotta are the leaders of the group, which includes Denis Leary as a Sergeant Bilko type. The movie balances comedy and sensitivity to the war-torn environment pretty well. (Boston Globe)
Williams calls Fox's 'Dollhouse' home Apr 4, 2008
Sony Pictures TV is producing the show, along with exec producers Denis Leary and Jim Serpico, for CBS; pilot will be shot in New York. Bailey's credits include the upcoming indies "Untitled" and "Canyon." He was also in "Almost Famous," "Fight Club," "Band of Brothers" and "ER.". (Variety)
Take a Tip From Comedian Robert Kelly Mar 25, 2008
His other TV credits include "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (NBC), a guest starring role on "The Job" (ABC) with Denis Leary and his appearance as a detective playing opposite Vincent D'Onofrio on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (NBC). With over a dozen independent films under his belt, Kelly was recently seen in the feature film "Good Luck Chuck" (Lionsgate 2007) and will be seen in "Bachelor No. 2" (Lionsgate 2008) and "Ghost Town" (Dreamworks SKG 2008). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
More chaos than order in 'Canterbury's Law' Mar 15, 2008
So far so good for the series, which is produced (but not written) by Rescue Me's Denis Leary and Jim Serpico. And then, unfortunately, we get to a later episode in which all of her problems have given birth to new problems. (USA Today -- Life)
Margulies gives a hard edge to 'Canterbury's Law' Mar 10, 2008
Yet thankfully it doesn't look as though the show, executive produced by Denis Leary and Jim Serpico of "Rescue Me," intends to punish her for being a woman in the men's room by making her flaky or apologetic or, worst of all, sappy. Think about the power "House" would lose if the doctor began to atone for his meanness. (Boston Globe)
Typo puts 'ER's' Julianna Margulies back on TV Mar 7, 2008
She liked it, and liked the fact that it was from Denis Leary and Jim Serpico, producers of Rescue Me, the acclaimed series about New York firefighters that airs on the FX cable network. On Monday, I called my agent and said, Ill do it. (MSNBC -- News)
Julianna Margulies lays down the law in new series Mar 7, 2008
But Julianna Margulies can thank hers for finding a meaty role she could really sink her teeth into, courtesy of fellow patient Denis Leary ... With one secret talent, reports Leary's producing partner Jim Serpico: "She bakes incredible chocolate-covered macaroons, which is something Denis Leary never did for me. Every couple of weeks, there would be a tray for the crew.". (USA Today -- Life)
Intriguing police drama stars a man out of time Mar 4, 2008
Coster-Waldau looks like Denis Leary, or a narrow Aaron Eckhart, but with a strong tinge of otherworldly elegance in his face. Tonight, he makes John so alien and distant as to be annoyingly inscrutable. (Boston Globe)
Favorite Prehistoric Movies : Honest-to-goodness Neanderthals with nary an insur... Mar 2, 2008
Ray Romano, Denis Leary, and John Leguizamo as mismatched buddies are entertaining to watch, but it was the antics of the decidedly unlucky Scrat and his beloved acorn that really made this movie memorable. You know they would've eaten the baby in real life, right. (IGN FilmForce)
Academy Award(R) Winner Tatum O'Neal ('Paper Moon,' 'Rescue Me'), Jenna Dewan ('Step Up') and Ashley Benson ('Days of Our Lives') to Star in The Lifetime Original Movie, 'Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal,' A Riveting Tale of Girls Go Feb 23, 2008
Tatum O'Neal garnered worldwide recognition as the youngest person ever to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1973 classic "Paper Moon." She went on to star in well-known films such as "The Bad News Bears," "International Velvet," and "Little Darlings." Additional film credits include "Little Noises" and "Basquiat." Her television credits include a recurring role on the FX series "Rescue Me" as 'Maggie Gavin,' Tommy's (Denis Leary) foul-mouthed, hard drinking sister.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Boston is ready to get back in the act Feb 12, 2008
Originally scheduled for March 8, the hoedown cohosted by the hockey Hall of Famer and his buddies Denis Leary and Michael J. Fox is on hold until early '09 because of scheduling conflicts. In past years, the VIP party at the Charles Hotel has featured some A-list entertainment, including Aerosmith, a rare J. Geils reunion, and Penn & Teller. (Boston Globe)
Big SAG Wins For "No Country," "Sopranos" Jan 28, 2008
A retrospective of the actor's career was introduced by his on-screen son on F/X's "Rescue Me," Denis Leary, and his award was introduced by Burt Reynolds who said, "my father passed away a few years ago and I never had an older brother, but Charlie has been both for me.". Accepting his award, Durning said, "There's nothing more gratifying than having an achievement award from one's peers. ... When someone asked the great character actor Sir Ralph Richardson how he did what he did at age 83, he... (CBS News)
SAG Awards a classy, star-studded show Jan 28, 2008
Denis Leary, star of Rescue Me (where Durning plays his father), and frequent film co-star Burt Reynolds heaped heartfelt praise upon Durning, and a six-minute profile took the time to do him justice. It was clear: His career represents a swath of entertainment history. (MSNBC -- News)
Show touts 75th anni Jan 25, 2008
Oscars, Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Grammy and Guild Features - Award Central - Variety. Noms will be announced Tuesday, Jan. 22. (Variety)
Variety interviews 'In Bruges' trio Jan 20, 2008
Awkward lunch table conversation; Margot at the wedding; Margot and Malcolm meet; Margot at the wedding; Denis Leary describes how the show is a reflection of what it takes to be a real-life hero. Wednesdays 10:00pm ET/PT FX; Rescue Me; denis leary; emmy; television; One of the challenges to this series, explains Jane Root, is the patience and dedication to getting "THE" shot. (Variety)
Screen Actors Guild honors Charles Durning Jan 19, 2008
Denis Leary will introduce the filmed tribute to the veteran actor being saluted for his career and humanitarian accomplishments. Reynolds and Durning are longtime friends, while Leary and Durning starred in "Lakeboat" and later played son and father on the TV show "Rescue Me.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
McConaughey, Hudson at SAG Awards Jan 18, 2008
SAG officials said Wednesday that McConaughey and Hudson will be joined at the Jan. 27 awards ceremony by Denis Leary and Burt Reynolds, who are set to present the guild's 44th life achievement award to Charles Durning. Reynolds is a longtime friend and collaborator of the 84-year-old actor, who co-stars with Leary on the FX show "Rescue Me.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Hudson to present Guild gong Jan 18, 2008
Burt Reynolds and Denis Leary have also joined the bill to present a lifetime achievement award to veteran character actor Charles Durning. Sean Penn's road trip movie Into the Wild leads the field with a total of four nominations. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
She's loyal to father's 'Ideal' Jan 14, 2008
The glossy publication is known for getting its cover subjects, including Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, "Bones" star Emily Deschanel, and "Rescue Me" creator Denis Leary, to attend their parties. And reality TV darling Brody Jenner is coming to Boston to host an event at The Estate on Jan. 26. (Boston Globe)
Governor Rell, Speaker Amann: Blue Sky Studios to Relocate Digital Animation Facility to Connecticut Jan 12, 2008
Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah and Denis Leary are back onboard to voice the characters they made famous in the first two films. ABOUT FOX FILMED ENTERTAINMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lee Grant's Outtakes Jan 1, 2008
Rescue Me (FX): Denis Leary and a band of firefighters, courageous on the street, vulnerable in their personal lives. The Real World: Denver (MTV): Stephen, Colie, Davis, Brooke, Tyrie, Jenn and Alex, slutty, unreal. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Looking back at a memorable 2007 Dec 30, 2007
You could have seen John Waters at the Film Festival; Lucy Liu, Sharon Stone, Jimmy Fallon, Tom Arnold, Penelope Cruz, Illeana Douglas and Mark Walberg while they were here filming Rockett - or whatever it's called now; Robert Duvall and Ving Rhames doing Glad All Over, and Kevin Spacey, Laura Dern, Denis Leary or Ed Begley Jr. here for Recount. Milestones. (Florida Times-Union)
The Year in Review Dec 29, 2007
New Milford Hospital announced its annual Heroes for 2007 awards for service to the community, with actor Denis Leary and his wife once again serving as hosts. October The "Six Wives of Henry Lefay" caused a splash when five days of filming took place in New Milford, bringing actors Tim Allen, Andie MacDowell and Jenna Elfman, among others, to act in the edgy conceit in New Milford's downtown. (New Milford Times, CT)
Something funny for New Year's Eve? Dec 28, 2007
Something funny for New Year's Eve. - 12/28/2007 - MiamiHerald. (The Miami Herald)
2007, a Year of DeLuca, Other Dramas in Region Dec 28, 2007
Denis Leary and his wife, Ann, of Roxbury continued to help New Milford Hospital to honor the "everyday" heroes who help maintain a high level of excellence in health care. At the same time the "Rescue Me" star was delivering a speech in New Milford, actor Tim Allen of "Home Improvement" and a cast of leading ladies were filming scenes near the green for "The Six Wives of Henry Lefay." State Sen. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
STIFFING THE FDNY Dec 18, 2007
The Leary Firefighters Foundation was set up by actor Denis Leary in 2000 after a warehouse fire in his hometown of Worcester, Mass. killed six firefighters - including Leary's cousin Jerry Lucey and his childhood friend Lt. Tommy Spencer. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Brad Pitt puts career on hold for New Orleans Dec 17, 2007
The slow recovery from Katrinas destruction in August 2005 has attracted many celebrities, among them Sean Penn, Denis Leary, Kirstie Alley, Ellen Degeneres and New Orleans native musicians Harry Connick Jr. and Branford Marsalis. Few stand out as much as Pitt, who has made a personal and financial commitment to rebuilding shattered neighborhoods. (MSNBC -- News)
As new episodes fade, TV facing a long winter Dec 13, 2007
"I'm not real hopeful," says Denis Leary, who writes and stars in the FX firefighter drama Rescue Me. The show, with no completed scripts, has delayed plans to begin filming its fifth season next month. (USA Today)
Fox shifts 'Avatar,' 'Museum' Dec 12, 2007
"Ice Age: The Meltdown" director Carlos Saldanha, will direct "Ice Age 3." Voice talent Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah and Denis Leary are back onboard. Pic is being produced by Lori Forte and John Donkin from a script by Michael Berg and Peter Ackerman. (Variety)
In its first branding effort, FX network says 'no box' can contain its series' creativity Dec 12, 2007
Returning for its fifth season, Rescue Me would ordinarily start shooting in January, said Denis Leary, the star and co-creator of this firefighter drama, who was on hand for the FX presentation. We can't do anything until (the strike) is resolved, one way or the other, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Talking up a thirst Dec 11, 2007
"It's happening little by little down here," said Thorne, whose efforts on behalf of firefighters started after she met Denis Leary and joined the cast of his show "Rescue Me." The Leary Firefighters Foundation has committed to rehabbing 11 of the 22 firehouses damaged after the disastrous breach of the levees. Thorne and castmate Robert John Burke were in the Big Easy yesterday to mark the completion of the first four. (Boston Globe)
Denis Leary To The "Rescue" Dec 8, 2007
Denis Leary, shown here arriving to the season premiere of his critically-acclaimed F/X television show "Rescue Me" on June 4, 2007 in New York ... Instead, it only took months thanks to the help of Denis Leary, star of the hit show "Rescue Me.". (CBS News -- Early Show)
FX Readies New Branding Campaign Dec 7, 2007
Attendees expected are: Michael Chiklis, star and producer of The Shield; Glenn Close, star of Damages; Denis Leary, star, creator and executive producer of Rescue Me; Todd Kessler and Glenn Kessler, creators and executive producers of Damages; and Jim Serpico, executive producer of Rescue Me. There are no comments posted for this article. (Multichannel News)
'This Christmas,' 'Incredibles' Families Would Spice Up Our Holidays Dec 3, 2007
It's not easy for a kid, but who better to help you through it than Karen Allen and Denis Leary. We'd love to be dropped in the middle of San Fernando Valley, in December 1962, when Mom was working so hard to make us feel at home and our stepdad Bill was doing his best to teach us how to catch a baseball. (VHI.com -- Music News)
