Dennis Franz
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.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (25)
Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago
as Self
2011
Chasing October
as Self
2007
This Old Cub
as Himself
2004
Bleacher Bums
Theatre Play (Writing)
2001
The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'
as Self
2001
Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'
as Self
2001
Altman on His Own Terms
as Self
2000
City of Angels
as Nathaniel Messinger
1998
Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off
as Captain Klegghorn (voice)
1997
American Buffalo
as Don 'Donny' Dubrow
1996
Springfield's Most Wanted
as Self
1995
Texas Justice
as Richard
1995
Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire
as Gus Payne
1994
The Player
as Dennis Franz
1992
In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion
as Bob Bryant
1992
NYPD Mounted
as Anthony 'Tony' Spampatta
1991
Die Hard 2
as Capt. Carmine Lorenzo
1990
Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice
1990
The Package
as Lt. Milan Delich
1989
Kiss Shot
as Max Fleischer
1989
Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
as Self
1987
A Fine Mess
as Phil
1986
Runaway Train
as Cop (uncredited)
1985
Deadly Messages
as Detective Max Lucas
1985
Body Double
as Rubin
1984
TV Shows (25)
The 52nd Annual Emmy Awards
as Self - Presenter
2020
The Tony Danza Show
as Self
2004
Alf's Hit Talk Show
2004
NYPD 24/7
2004
TV Revolution
2004
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
2003
Good Day Live
as Self
2001
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
as Self
1999
The Magic Hour
as Self
1998
The View
as Self
1997
Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series
as Klegghorn (voice)
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as Self
1996
NYPD Blue
as Andy Sipowicz
1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
1993
Vicki!
as Self
1992
Civil Wars
as Murray Seidelman
1991
The Simpsons
as Dennis Franz (voice)
1989
Christine Cromwell
1989
Nasty Boys
as Lt. Stan Krieger
1989
Beverly Hills Buntz
as Norman Buntz
1987
Matlock
as Jack Brennert
1986
Scene of the Crime
as Pat Grandy
1985
MacGruder and Loud
as Roche
1985
Street Hawk
as Inspector Frank Menlo
1985
Hunter
as Sgt. Jackie Molinas
1984