Tommy Gavin

Tommy Gavin
Leary as Tommy Gavin
First appearance"Guts"
Last appearance"Ashes"
Portrayed byDenis Leary
In-universe information
NicknameTom, Tommy Gun, "T", Asshole
GenderMale
OccupationFirefighter
FamilyJohn Michael Gavin (father, deceased)
Martha Gavin (mother, deceased)
Johnny Gavin (brother, deceased)
Peggy Sue (Maggie) Gavin Garrity (sister)
Timo Gavin (brother)
Rosemary Gavin (sister)
Liam Murphy (half-brother)
Teddy Gavin (uncle)
Jimmy Keefe (cousin, deceased)
Micky Gavin (cousin)
Eddie Gavin (cousin)
Damien Keefe (nephew, godson)
SpouseJanet Gavin (wife)
ChildrenColleen Gavin (daughter)
Connor Gavin (son, deceased)
Katy Gavin (daughter)
Wyatt Gavin (uncertain paternity: could be son or nephew, as possibly the son of his late brother, Johnny)
Shea Gavin (son)

Thomas Michael Gavin is a fictional character and the protagonist of the FX comedy-drama series Rescue Me. He is portrayed by Denis Leary. For his portrayal, Leary was nominated for a Golden Globe Award (2005) and two Emmy Awards (2006 and 2007). Leary and Peter Tolan, the creators of Rescue Me, named the character after a police officer from the Bronx whom Leary knew.[1]

  1. ^ Denis Leary Profile, E! Online.