Dennis Franz

Dennis Franz

Acting

October 28, 1944Maywood, Illinois, USA

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

Scarface

Scarface

1983

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989

Die Hard 2

Die Hard 2

1990

City of Angels

City of Angels

1998

Blow Out

Blow Out

1981

Dressed to Kill

Dressed to Kill

1980

The A-Team

The A-Team

1983

The Player

The Player

1992

Body Double

Body Double

1984

Psycho II

Psycho II

1983

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Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago

Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago

2011

Self

Chasing October

Chasing October

2007

Self

The Tony Danza Show

The Tony Danza Show

2004

Self

This Old Cub

This Old Cub

2004

Himself

Alf's Hit Talk Show

Alf's Hit Talk Show

2004

NYPD 24/7

NYPD 24/7

2004

TV Revolution

2004

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003

Self

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2003

Self

Good Day Live

2001

Self

The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'

The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'

2001

Self

Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'

Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'

2001

Self

Altman on His Own Terms

Altman on His Own Terms

2000

Self

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

1999

Self

The Magic Hour

The Magic Hour

1998

Self

City of Angels

City of Angels

1998

Messinger

The View

The View

1997

Self

Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off

Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off

1997

Captain Klegghorn (voice)

American Buffalo

American Buffalo

1996

Don 'Donny' Dubrow

Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series

Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series

1996

Klegghorn (voice)

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

1996

Self

Cigars!: The New Rage!

Cigars!: The New Rage!

1996

Self

Springfield's Most Wanted

Springfield's Most Wanted

1995

Self

Texas Justice

Texas Justice

1995

Richard

Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire

Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire

1994

Gus Payne

NYPD Blue

NYPD Blue

1993

Andy Sipowicz

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993

Self - Guest

Vicki!

1992

Self

The Player

The Player

1992

Dennis Franz

In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion

In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion

1992

Bob Bryant

Civil Wars

Civil Wars

1991

Murray Seidelman

NYPD Mounted

NYPD Mounted

1991

Anthony 'Tony' Spampatta

Die Hard 2

Die Hard 2

1990

Capt. Carmine Lorenzo

Nasty Boys

Nasty Boys

1990

Lt. Stan Krieger

Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice

Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice

1990

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989

Dennis Franz (voice)

Christine Cromwell

Christine Cromwell

1989

The Package

The Package

1989

Lt. Milan Delich

Kiss Shot

Kiss Shot

1989

Max Fleischer

Beverly Hills Buntz

Beverly Hills Buntz

1987

Norman Buntz

Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

1987

Self

A Fine Mess

A Fine Mess

1986

Phil

Matlock

Matlock

1986

Jack Brennert

Runaway Train

Runaway Train

1985

Cop (uncredited)

Scene of the Crime

Scene of the Crime

1985

Pat Grandy

Deadly Messages

Deadly Messages

1985

Detective Max Lucas

MacGruder and Loud

MacGruder and Loud

1985

Roche

Street Hawk

Street Hawk

1985

Inspector Frank Menlo

Body Double

Body Double

1984

Rubin

Hunter

Hunter

1984

Sgt. Jackie Molinas

E/R

E/R

1984

Scarface

Scarface

1983

Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)

Bay City Blues

Bay City Blues

1983

Angelo Carbone

Hardcastle and McCormick

Hardcastle and McCormick

1983

Psycho II

Psycho II

1983

Warren Toomey

The A-Team

The A-Team

1983

Brooks / Sam Friendly

T. J. Hooker

T. J. Hooker

1982

Andros Margolis

Chicago Story

Chicago Story

1982

Officer Joe Gilland

Simon & Simon

Simon & Simon

1981

Frank Mahoney

Blow Out

Blow Out

1981

Manny Karp

Chicago Story

Chicago Story

1981

Officer Joe Gilland

Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

1981

Sal Benedetto / Norman Buntz

Popeye

Popeye

1980

Spike, a Tough

Dressed to Kill

Dressed to Kill

1980

Detective Marino

Bleacher Bums

Bleacher Bums

1979

Zig

A Perfect Couple

A Perfect Couple

1979

Costa

Stony Island

Stony Island

1978

Jerry Domino

A Wedding

A Wedding

1978

Koons

Towing

Towing

1978

Al

The Fury

The Fury

1978

Bob Eggleston

Remember My Name

Remember My Name

1978

Franks

The Last Affair

The Last Affair

1976

Fight in Bar

Mickey One

Mickey One

1965

Minor Role in Dressing Room (uncredited)

Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Self - Nominee / Self / Self - Presenter

Writing2

Bleacher Bums

Bleacher Bums

2001

Theatre Play

Bleacher Bums

Bleacher Bums

1979

Writer