Denis Leary

Denis Colin Leary (born August 18, 1957 in Worcester, Massachusetts) is an American actor, comedian, producer, singer and writer. He is the star and co-creator of the television show "Rescue Me". His career as a comedian has been controversial because he allegedly stole not only material but his entire act from the dead comedian Bill Hicks.
Influences.
Leary stated comedians like George Carlin, Lenny Bruce, Bill Hicks, Sam Kinison and Richard Pryor as influences.