Denis Leary

Denis Leary, comedian and actor known for sharp stand-up and TV work, drops by to trade Worcester war stories and family ancestry jokes. He revisits launching Emerson’s comedy workshop and the influences that shaped him. He also talks about shooting his series Going Dutch in Ireland and working with family on set.

Denis Leary, comedian and actor known for Rescue Me and The Sandlot, and founder of the Leary Firefighters Foundation. He recalls growing up working class in Worcester, school performances that launched his career, memories of filming with actors like Peter Falk and Clint Eastwood, and the origins and growth of his firefighters charity after tragic fires.