Biographies of the Roasters | Roast of Denis Leary | Comedy Central
Biographies of the Roasters | Roast of Denis Leary | Comedy Central
Roast of Denis Leary
The Roast of Denis Leary features a cast of comedians and actors who relish the opportunity to take shots at their friend in the hot seat, Denis Leary. Guests include Gilbert Gottfried, Colin Quinn, Mike Birbiglia and Gina Gershon, who are all too happy to give this self-proclaimed a**hole his due.
Denis Leary
Denis Leary currently stars on FX's hit show "Rescue Me." "Rescue Me" was created by Denis, who also serves as executive producer, writer and star of the series.
Gilbert Gottfried
You might think he's joking -- though he's probably not. That's the challenge: is he serious? Who is this guy? What is he talking about? It's this challenge and the spark that sets Gottfried is apart from other performers.
Adam Ferrara
A proven favorite in comedy clubs, festivals and sitcoms, Adam Ferrara has earned a name for himself as one of today's leading comedic talents.
Nick DiPaolo
In this day of watered down comedy, Nick Di Paolo's brutally honest performances stick out like a Catholic priest at the Little League World Series.
Colin Quinn
A true New Yorker, Colin Quinn has always made his mark as the comic scene's tough guy.
Mario Cantone
On Comedy Central, Cantone’s performances are featured on The USO Comedy Tour, Chappelle Show, Premium Blend, as well as his own special Comedy Central Presents Mario Cantone.
Jim Breuer
A stand-up comedian since his high school days at Valley Stream Central High School in Valley Stream, New York, Jim Breuer worked in comedy clubs around the country for several years before deciding to become a regular on the New York comedy club circuit.
Mike Birbiglia
Comedian Mike Birbiglia achieved comedy cult status in 2006 with the nationwide release of his Comedy Central CD Two Drink Mike and Medium Man on Campus college tour.
Jeff Garlin
Jeff Garlin is the co-star of and an executive producer on the hit HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm", which won the AFI Comedy Series of the Year Award and the Golden Globe for best comedy series.
Dr. Dre and Ed Lover
With seven years on "Yo! MTV Raps," television specials, movies, records, management companies, record labels, clothing lines and one of New York's top-rated radio shows, Ed and Dre are more than just celebrities and businessmen; they are hip hop legends!
Gina Gershon
An actress with uncommon presence, Gina Gershon has enjoyed a wide-ranging career in film, on television and on the stage.
Don Gavin
Don has performed in 25 different countries, at over 150 colleges, and more than 200 corporate functions in the past three years.
