15 actors who started out as stand-up comedians 

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15) Dennis Leary

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Dennis Leary before entering the acting sector was proficient in stand-up comedy. He was especially appreciated for having a satirical approach towards comedy which criticised social issues. His 1993 stand-up special - No Cure for Cancer has gained widespread popularity. After a successful career in this field, he ventured into acting with the TV show - Rescue Me and then moved on to films like - The Ref, Demolition Man, and others.

Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu
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