About Rescue Me
- Released on July 21, 2004
Rescue Me is a gripping drama that revolves around the lives of the men in a New York City firehouse, specifically the crew of 62 Truck. The show, which stars Denis Leary as Tommy Gavin, provides an in-depth examination of the unique camaraderie and relationships that exist between firefighters. These men work together, day in and day out, to face some of the most harrowing and life-threatening situations imaginable. Through it all, they rely on each other for support, relying on their collective strength and bravery to get them through even the most difficult of times.
At its core, Rescue Me is a show that explores the fraternal nature of firefighters, delving into the complex and often intense relationships that exist between these men. Whether they are bonding over a shared meal or working together to put out a fire, the crew of 62 Truck is a tight-knit group that is bound together by their shared experiences and the unique challenges of their job. Through the course of the series, viewers will get to know each of these characters on a deeply personal level, learning about their hopes, fears, and dreams, and seeing how they cope with the daily stresses and dangers of their work.
One of the most interesting and unique aspects of Rescue Me is the way it uses dark humor to explore the emotional lives of its characters. Being a firefighter is an incredibly difficult and emotionally taxing job, and the men of 62 Truck often use humor as a way to protect themselves from the harsh realities of their work. Whether they are making jokes about the dangers they face or finding levity in even the most dire of situations, the use of humor in Rescue Me is both authentic and insightful, providing a window into the complex emotional lives of these men and the unique ways they cope with the challenges of their job.
Main Cast of Rescue Me
Denis Leary plays Tommy Gavin (93 episodes)
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Steven Pasquale plays Sean Garrity (93 episodes)
Andrea Roth plays Janet Gavin (93 episodes)
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Diane Farr plays Laura Miles (13 episodes)
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Jack McGee plays Jerry Reilly (39 episodes)
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Kaitlin Hopkins
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Siobhan Fallon Hogan
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David Walton
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John Salley
Julie White plays Dr. Goldberg (1 episode)
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Alison Bartlett
Jessica Leccia
Timothy Adams
Manny Perez
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Alexa Havins
Kristina Apgar
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Kate Burton
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John Sica
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Jordan Lage
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Jarah Mariano
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Peter Maloney
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Neal Jones
Marjan Neshat
Anthony Alessandro
Paula Devicq
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Patti D'Arbanville
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Derrick Simmons
David Alan Basche
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Karen Goberman
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Tricia Paoluccio
Judy Del Giudice
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Ed Sullivan plays Billy Warren (1 episode)
Anthony Mangano plays Bobby (1 episode)
Greg D'Agostino plays NYPD Officer (1 episode) , (6 episodes)
Kevin Hagan plays Captain Sweeney (1 episode)
Chester A. Sims II plays Mr. Wilmore (1 episode)
Natalie Distler plays Colleen Gavin (2 episodes)
Trevor Heins plays Connor Gavin (2 episodes)
Olivia Crocicchia plays Katy Gavin (2 episodes)
Jay Potter plays Roger Mills (1 episode)
Virginia Louise Smith plays Lisa (1 episode)
James Colby plays Joey the Third (1 episode)
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Russ Anderson plays Bobby "Teflon" Teff (2 episodes)
Harriett D. Foy plays Karlene Simpson (1 episode)
H. Jon Benjamin plays Gary (1 episode)
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Walter J. Taylor plays Referee (1 episode)
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Crew of Rescue Me
Discover the backstage crew of Rescue Me →
- Diane Farr
- Adam Ferrara
- James McCaffrey
- Jack McGee
- Tatum O'Neal
- Larenz Tate
- Dean Winters
- Peter Tolan
- Kaitlin Hopkins
- James Badge Dale
- Bryan Batt
- Taylor Dayne
- Alexie Gilmore
- Andrea Rosen
- Donna Hanover
- Siobhan Fallon Hogan
- Idina Menzel
- Charles Durning
- Holter Graham
- David Walton
- Nick Di Paolo
- John Salley
- Julie White
- Brian McNamara
- Deanne Bray
- Alison Bartlett
- Jessica Leccia
- Timothy Adams
- Manny Perez
- Matthew Arkin
- Noelle Beck
- Alexa Havins
- Kristina Apgar
- Ric Sechrest
- Kate Burton
- David Vadim
- Maggie Siff
- Curtiss Cook
- Susan Misner
- Jennifer Ferrin
- Al Sharpton
- Patricia Velásquez
- Phil Esposito
- Maddie Corman
- Ashlie Atkinson
- John Rothman
- Adam LeFevre
- John Sica
- Sherri Saum
- Ramón Rodríguez
- Marisa Tomei
- James Biberi
- Bruce Altman
- Lenny Clarke
- Artie Lange
- Milena Govich
- Jordan Lage
- Matt Mulhern
- Jarah Mariano
- Lyndon Byers
- Peter Maloney
- Kristina Klebe
- Gerry Bamman
- Neal Jones
- Marjan Neshat
- Anthony Alessandro
- Paula Devicq
- Lee Tergesen
- Gordon Ramsey
- Patti D'Arbanville
- Tuck Milligan
- Cynthia Harris
- Robert Turano
- Derrick Simmons
- David Alan Basche
- Stephen Singer
- Susan Sarandon
- Scott Davidson
- Allison McAtee
- Tony Cucci
- Chris Bowers
- Ty Jones
- Karen Goberman
- Boris McGiver
- Ching Valdes-Aran
- Tricia Paoluccio
- Judy Del Giudice
- Jill Latiano Howerton
- Michael Mulheren
- Ed Sullivan
- Anthony Mangano
- Greg D'Agostino
- Kevin Hagan
- Chester A. Sims II
- Natalie Distler
- Trevor Heins
- Olivia Crocicchia
- Jay Potter
- Virginia Louise Smith
- James Colby
- Paige Turco
- Hunter Reid
- Rosemarie DeWitt
- Lauren Potter
- John Speredakos
- Russ Anderson
- Harriett D. Foy
- H. Jon Benjamin
- Robert John Burke
- Bernardo de Paula
- Christopher Durham
- Niels Jorgensen
- Cam Neely
- Walter J. Taylor
- Marie-Line Grinda