Dennis Franz
Known for Acting · 74 credits
- Born
- 1944-10-28 (age 81)
- Place of birth
- Maywood, Illinois, USA
- Also known as
- Ντέννις Φρανζ · Dennis Franz Schlachta · Денніс Франц Шлакта
Biography
Dennis Franz Schlachta (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
TV Shows (33)
The Simpsons
1989
as Dennis Franz (voice)
The View
1997
as Self
Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Nominee / Self - Presenter
The A-Team
1983
as Brooks / Sam Friendly
Hill Street Blues
1981
as Sal Benedetto / Norman Buntz
NYPD Blue
1993
as Andy Sipowicz
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
Simon & Simon
1981
as Frank Mahoney
Matlock
1986
as Jack Brennert
T. J. Hooker
1982
as Andros Margolis
Hunter
1984
as Sgt. Jackie Molinas
Good Day Live
2001
as Self
The Tony Danza Show
2004
as Self
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
1999
as Self
Vicki!
1992
as Self
Civil Wars
1991
as Murray Seidelman
Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series
1996
as Klegghorn (voice)
Street Hawk
1985
as Inspector Frank Menlo
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
as Self
E/R
1984
The Magic Hour
1998
as Self
Nasty Boys
1990
as Lt. Stan Krieger
Beverly Hills Buntz
1987
as Norman Buntz
TV Revolution
2004
MacGruder and Loud
1985
as Roche
Christine Cromwell
1989
Bay City Blues
1983
as Angelo Carbone
Chicago Story
1982
as Officer Joe Gilland
Scene of the Crime
1985
as Pat Grandy
Alf's Hit Talk Show
2004
NYPD 24/7
2004
Movies (41)
Scarface
1983
as Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)
Die Hard 2
1990
as Capt. Carmine Lorenzo
City of Angels
1998
as Messinger
Blow Out
1981
as Manny Karp
The Player
1992
as Dennis Franz
Popeye
1980
as Spike, a Tough
Body Double
1984
as Rubin
Dressed to Kill
1980
as Detective Marino
The Fury
1978
as Bob Eggleston
Runaway Train
1985
as Cop (uncredited)
The Package
1989
as Lt. Milan Delich
Psycho II
1983
as Warren Toomey
A Wedding
1978
as Koons
American Buffalo
1996
as Don 'Donny' Dubrow
Mickey One
1965
as Minor Role in Dressing Room (uncredited)
Towing
1978
as Al
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003
as Self
Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off
1997
as Captain Klegghorn (voice)
Remember My Name
1978
as Franks
Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1987
as Self
NYPD Mounted
1991
as Anthony 'Tony' Spampatta
Deadly Messages
1985
as Detective Max Lucas
Altman on His Own Terms
2000
as Self
A Perfect Couple
1979
as Costa
In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion
1992
as Bob Bryant
Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago
2011
as Self
A Fine Mess
1986
as Phil
Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire
1994
as Gus Payne
Texas Justice
1995
as Richard
Kiss Shot
1989
as Max Fleischer
Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice
1990
Chicago Story
1981
as Officer Joe Gilland
Chasing October
2007
as Self
This Old Cub
2004
as Himself
Stony Island
1978
as Jerry Domino
Bleacher Bums
1979
as Zig
The Last Affair
1976
as Fight in Bar
The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'
2001
as Self
Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'
2001
as Self
Cigars!: The New Rage!
1996
as Self
Springfield's Most Wanted
1995
as Self
About Dennis Franz
Dennis Franz Schlachta (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. With 74 credits spanning from 1944 to 2011, Dennis Franz has appeared in 41 films and 33 TV shows.
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Most Popular Dennis Franz Movies
- Scarface (1983) — as Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)
- Die Hard 2 (1990) — as Capt. Carmine Lorenzo
- City of Angels (1998) — as Messinger
- Blow Out (1981) — as Manny Karp
- The Player (1992) — as Dennis Franz
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