Person
Dennis Franz
Acting · Born 1944-10-28 · Maywood, Illinois, USA
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
The Simpsons
Dennis Franz (voice)
NYPD Blue
Andy Sipowicz
Hunter
Sgt. Jackie Molinas
The A-Team
Brooks
The View
Self
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee
Good Day Live
Self
Hill Street Blues
Sal Benedetto
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
Matlock
Jack Brennert
Filmography
- 2011Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of ChicagoSelf
- 2007Chasing OctoberSelf
- 2004The Tony Danza ShowSelf
- 2004This Old CubHimself
- 2004Alf's Hit Talk Show
- 2004NYPD 24/7
- 2004TV Revolution
- 2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf
- 2003ABC's 50th Anniversary CelebrationSelf
- 2001Bleacher BumsTheatre Play
- 2001Good Day LiveSelf
- 2001The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'Self
- 2001Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'Self
- 2000Altman on His Own TermsSelf
- 1999The Late Late Show with Craig KilbornSelf
- 1998The Magic HourSelf
- 1998City of AngelsMessinger
- 1997The ViewSelf
- 1997Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-OffCaptain Klegghorn (voice)
- 1996American BuffaloDon 'Donny' Dubrow
- 1996Mighty Ducks: The Animated SeriesKlegghorn (voice)
- 1996The Rosie O'Donnell ShowSelf
- 1996Cigars!: The New Rage!Self
- 1995Springfield's Most WantedSelf
- 1995Texas JusticeRichard
- 1994Moment of Truth: Caught in the CrossfireGus Payne
- 1993NYPD BlueAndy Sipowicz
- 1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest
- 1992Vicki!Self
- 1992The PlayerDennis Franz
- 1992In the Line of Duty: Siege at MarionBob Bryant
- 1991Civil WarsMurray Seidelman
- 1991NYPD MountedAnthony 'Tony' Spampatta
- 1990Die Hard 2Capt. Carmine Lorenzo
- 1990Nasty BoysLt. Stan Krieger
- 1990Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice
- 1989The SimpsonsDennis Franz (voice)
- 1989Christine Cromwell
- 1989The PackageLt. Milan Delich
- 1989Kiss ShotMax Fleischer
- 1987Beverly Hills BuntzNorman Buntz
- 1987Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSelf
- 1986A Fine MessPhil
- 1986MatlockJack Brennert
- 1985Runaway TrainCop (uncredited)
- 1985Scene of the CrimePat Grandy
- 1985Deadly MessagesDetective Max Lucas
- 1985MacGruder and LoudRoche
- 1985Street HawkInspector Frank Menlo
- 1984Body DoubleRubin
- 1984HunterSgt. Jackie Molinas
- 1984E/R
- 1983ScarfaceImmigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)
- 1983Bay City BluesAngelo Carbone
- 1983Hardcastle and McCormick
- 1983Psycho IIWarren Toomey
- 1983The A-TeamBrooks
- 1982T. J. HookerAndros Margolis
- 1982Chicago StoryOfficer Joe Gilland
- 1981Simon & SimonFrank Mahoney
- 1981Blow OutManny Karp
- 1981Chicago StoryOfficer Joe Gilland
- 1981Hill Street BluesSal Benedetto
- 1980PopeyeSpike, a Tough
- 1980Dressed to KillDetective Marino
- 1979Bleacher BumsZig
- 1979A Perfect CoupleCosta
- 1978Stony IslandJerry Domino
- 1978A WeddingKoons
- 1978TowingAl
- 1978The FuryBob Eggleston
- 1978Remember My NameFranks
- 1976The Last AffairFight in Bar
- 1965Mickey OneMinor Role in Dressing Room (uncredited)
- 1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee
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