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Dennis Franz

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Oct 28, 1944 (81 years old)

Place of Birth

Maywood, Illinois, USA

Biography

Dennis Franz (born October 28, 1944) is an American actor best known for his role as Andy Sipowicz, a hard boiled police detective in the television series NYPD Blue. He previously appeared as Lt. Norman Buntz on Hill Street Blues, and earlier played Detective Benedetto, a corrupt cop also on HSB.

Known For

Acting
2011Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of ChicagoSelf
2007Chasing OctoberSelf
2004This Old CubHimself
2004The Tony Danza ShowSelf
2004TV Revolution
2004NYPD 24/7
2004Alf's Hit Talk Show
2003ABC's 50th Anniversary CelebrationSelf
2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf
2001Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'Self
2001The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'Self
2001Good Day LiveSelf
2000Altman on His Own TermsSelf
1999The Late Late Show with Craig KilbornSelf
1998City of AngelsNathaniel Messinger
1998The Magic HourSelf
1997Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-OffCaptain Klegghorn (voice)
1997The ViewSelf
1996American BuffaloDon 'Donny' Dubrow
1996Mighty Ducks: The Animated SeriesKlegghorn (voice)
1996The Rosie O'Donnell ShowSelf
1995Texas JusticeRichard
1995Springfield's Most WantedSelf
1994Moment of Truth: Caught in the CrossfireGus Payne
1993NYPD BlueAndy Sipowicz
1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest
1992The PlayerDennis Franz
1992In the Line of Duty: Siege at MarionBob Bryant
1992Vicki!Self
1991NYPD MountedAnthony 'Tony' Spampatta
1991Civil WarsMurray Seidelman
1990Die Hard 2Capt. Carmine Lorenzo
1990Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice
1989The PackageLt. Milan Delich
1989Kiss ShotMax Fleischer
1989The SimpsonsDennis Franz (voice)
1989Nasty BoysLt. Stan Krieger
1989Christine Cromwell
1987Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSelf
1987Beverly Hills BuntzNorman Buntz
1986A Fine MessPhil
1986MatlockJack Brennert
1985Deadly MessagesDetective Max Lucas
1985Runaway TrainCop (uncredited)
1985MacGruder and LoudRoche
1985Street HawkInspector Frank Menlo
1985Scene of the CrimePat Grandy
1984Body DoubleRubin
1984HunterSgt. Jackie Molinas
1984E/R
1983Psycho IIWarren Toomey
1983ScarfaceImmigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)
1983Hardcastle and McCormick
1983The A-TeamBrooks
1983Bay City BluesAngelo Carbone
1983The A-TeamSam Friendly
1982T. J. HookerAndros Margolis
1982Chicago StoryOfficer Joe Gilland
1981Blow OutManny Karp
1981Chicago StoryOfficer Joe Gilland
1981Hill Street BluesSal Benedetto
1981Hill Street BluesNorman Buntz
1981Simon & SimonFrank Mahoney
1980Dressed to KillDetective Marino
1980PopeyeSpike, a Tough
1979A Perfect CoupleCosta
1979Bleacher BumsZig
1978Remember My NameFranks
1978TowingAl
1978A WeddingKoons
1978The FuryBob Eggleston
1978Stony IslandJerry Domino
1976The Last AffairFight in Bar
1965Mickey OneMinor Role in Dressing Room (uncredited)
1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee
1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf
1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Presenter
Writing
2001Bleacher BumsTheatre Play
1979Bleacher BumsWriter