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Dennis Franz
Acting

Dennis Franz

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

28 Oct 1944

Age

82 Years

Born In

Maywood, Illinois, USA

Total Projects

77

Years Active

67 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.7 ★

Overview

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.

Filmography

Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago

movie

Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago

2011

Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago

as Self

Chasing October

movie

Chasing October

2007

Chasing October

as Self

CineRaya

tv

The Tony Danza Show

2004

The Tony Danza Show

as Self

This Old Cub

movie

This Old Cub

2004

This Old Cub

as Himself

Alf's Hit Talk Show

tv

Alf's Hit Talk Show

2004

Alf's Hit Talk Show

NYPD 24/7

tv

NYPD 24/7

2004

NYPD 24/7

CineRaya

tv

TV Revolution

2004

TV Revolution

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

tv

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

movie

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2003

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

as Self

CineRaya

tv

Good Day Live

2001

Good Day Live

as Self

The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'

movie

The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'

2001

The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'

as Self

Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'

movie

Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'

2001

Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'

as Self

Altman on His Own Terms

movie

Altman on His Own Terms

2000

Altman on His Own Terms

as Self

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

tv

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

1999

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

as Self

The Magic Hour

tv

The Magic Hour

1998

The Magic Hour

as Self

City of Angels

movie

City of Angels

1998

City of Angels

as Messinger

The View

tv

The View

1997

The View

as Self

Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off

movie

Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off

1997

Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off

as Captain Klegghorn (voice)

American Buffalo

movie

American Buffalo

1996

American Buffalo

as Don 'Donny' Dubrow

Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series

tv

Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series

1996

Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series

as Klegghorn (voice)

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

tv

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

1996

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

as Self

Springfield's Most Wanted

movie

Springfield's Most Wanted

1995

Springfield's Most Wanted

as Self

Texas Justice

movie

Texas Justice

1995

Texas Justice

as Richard

Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire

movie

Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire

1994

Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire

as Gus Payne

NYPD Blue

tv

NYPD Blue

1993

NYPD Blue

as Andy Sipowicz

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

tv

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest

CineRaya

tv

Vicki!

1992

Vicki!

as Self

The Player

movie

The Player

1992

The Player

as Dennis Franz

In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion

movie

In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion

1992

In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion

as Bob Bryant

Civil Wars

tv

Civil Wars

1991

Civil Wars

as Murray Seidelman

NYPD Mounted

movie

NYPD Mounted

1991

NYPD Mounted

as Anthony 'Tony' Spampatta

Die Hard 2

movie

Die Hard 2

1990

Die Hard 2

as Capt. Carmine Lorenzo

Nasty Boys

tv

Nasty Boys

1990

Nasty Boys

as Lt. Stan Krieger

Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice

movie

Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice

1990

Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice

The Simpsons

tv

The Simpsons

1989

The Simpsons

as Dennis Franz (voice)

Christine Cromwell

tv

Christine Cromwell

1989

Christine Cromwell

The Package

movie

The Package

1989

The Package

as Lt. Milan Delich

Kiss Shot

movie

Kiss Shot

1989

Kiss Shot

as Max Fleischer

Beverly Hills Buntz

tv

Beverly Hills Buntz

1987

Beverly Hills Buntz

as Norman Buntz

Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

movie

Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

1987

Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

as Self

A Fine Mess

movie

A Fine Mess

1986

A Fine Mess

as Phil

Matlock

tv

Matlock

1986

Matlock

as Jack Brennert

Runaway Train

movie

Runaway Train

1985

Runaway Train

as Cop (uncredited)

Scene of the Crime

tv

Scene of the Crime

1985

Scene of the Crime

as Pat Grandy

Deadly Messages

movie

Deadly Messages

1985

Deadly Messages

as Detective Max Lucas

MacGruder and Loud

tv

MacGruder and Loud

1985

MacGruder and Loud

as Roche

Street Hawk

tv

Street Hawk

1985

Street Hawk

as Inspector Frank Menlo

Body Double

movie

Body Double

1984

Body Double

as Rubin

Hunter

tv

Hunter

1984

Hunter

as Sgt. Jackie Molinas

E/R

tv

E/R

1984

E/R

Scarface

movie

Scarface

1983

Scarface

as Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)

Bay City Blues

tv

Bay City Blues

1983

Bay City Blues

as Angelo Carbone

Hardcastle and McCormick

tv

Hardcastle and McCormick

1983

Hardcastle and McCormick

Psycho II

movie

Psycho II

1983

Psycho II

as Warren Toomey

The A-Team

tv

The A-Team

1983

The A-Team

as Brooks

The A-Team

tv

The A-Team

1983

The A-Team

as Sam Friendly

T. J. Hooker

tv

T. J. Hooker

1982

T. J. Hooker

as Andros Margolis

Chicago Story

tv

Chicago Story

1982

Chicago Story

as Officer Joe Gilland

Simon & Simon

tv

Simon & Simon

1981

Simon & Simon

as Frank Mahoney

Blow Out

movie

Blow Out

1981

Blow Out

as Manny Karp

Chicago Story

movie

Chicago Story

1981

Chicago Story

as Officer Joe Gilland

Hill Street Blues

tv

Hill Street Blues

1981

Hill Street Blues

as Sal Benedetto

Hill Street Blues

tv

Hill Street Blues

1981

Hill Street Blues

as Norman Buntz

Popeye

movie

Popeye

1980

Popeye

as Spike, a Tough

Dressed to Kill

movie

Dressed to Kill

1980

Dressed to Kill

as Detective Marino

Bleacher Bums

movie

Bleacher Bums

1979

Bleacher Bums

as Zig

A Perfect Couple

movie

A Perfect Couple

1979

A Perfect Couple

as Costa

Stony Island

movie

Stony Island

1978

Stony Island

as Jerry Domino

A Wedding

movie

A Wedding

1978

A Wedding

as Koons

Towing

movie

Towing

1978

Towing

as Al

The Fury

movie

The Fury

1978

The Fury

as Bob Eggleston

Remember My Name

movie

Remember My Name

1978

Remember My Name

as Franks

The Last Affair

movie

The Last Affair

1976

The Last Affair

as Fight in Bar

Mickey One

movie

Mickey One

1965

Mickey One

as Minor Role in Dressing Room (uncredited)

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Nominee

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Presenter