
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

NYPD Blue
1993
as Andy Sipowicz

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self

Hill Street Blues
1981
as Sal Benedetto / Norman Buntz

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest

T. J. Hooker
1982
as Andros Margolis

Simon & Simon
1981
as Frank Mahoney

Matlock
1986
as Jack Brennert

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

Christine Cromwell
1989

Nasty Boys
1990
as Lt. Stan Krieger

Beverly Hills Buntz
1987
as Norman Buntz
TV Revolution
2004

Bay City Blues
1983
as Angelo Carbone

MacGruder and Loud
1985
as Roche

Chicago Story
1982
as Officer Joe Gilland

Alf's Hit Talk Show
2004

Scene of the Crime
1985
as Pat Grandy

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

The Player
1992
as Dennis Franz

Body Double
1984
as Rubin

Popeye
1980
as Spike, a Tough

Blow Out
1981
as Manny Karp

Runaway Train
1985
as Cop (uncredited)

Dressed to Kill
1980
as Detective Marino

The Fury
1978
as Bob Eggleston

The Package
1989
as Lt. Milan Delich

A Wedding
1978
as Koons

Psycho II
1983
as Warren Toomey

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003
as Self

Towing
1978
as Al

American Buffalo
1996
as Don 'Donny' Dubrow

Mickey One
1965
as Minor Role in Dressing Room (uncredited)

Bleacher Bums
1979
as Zig

Remember My Name
1978
as Franks

A Fine Mess
1986
as Phil

Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off
1997
as Captain Klegghorn (voice)

In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion
1992
as Bob Bryant

Texas Justice
1995
as Richard

Altman on His Own Terms
2000
as Self

A Perfect Couple
1979
as Costa

NYPD Mounted
1991
as Anthony 'Tony' Spampatta

Chasing October
2007
as Self

Deadly Messages
1985
as Detective Max Lucas

Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1987
as Self

Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago
2011
as Self

Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire
1994
as Gus Payne

Stony Island
1978
as Jerry Domino

Kiss Shot
1989
as Max Fleischer

Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice
1990

Chicago Story
1981
as Officer Joe Gilland

This Old Cub
2004
as Himself

The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'
2001
as Self

The Last Affair
1976
as Fight in Bar

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
- The Player (1992) — as Dennis Franz
- Body Double (1984) — as Rubin
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