Classmates at Emerson College included Mario Cantone, Eddie Brill and Steven Wright
Founded the Emerson Comedy Workshop and briefly taught at the college after graduating
Formed his own production company called Apostle
Won a CableACE Award for Best Director of a comedy for Showtime's National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins
Founded the Leary Firefighters Foundation in response to a warehouse fire in downtown Worcester that killed six firefighters, including his first cousin
Third cousin of Conan O'Brien (through marriage)
Awards
2009Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:nominated
2008Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie:nominated
2007Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:nominated
2006Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:nominated
2005Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:nominated