Quick Facts
Born:
1944-10-28
Birthplace:
Maywood, Illinois, USA
Credits:
78 Total Roles
Dennis Franz
Acting
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Biography
Dennis Franz (born October 28, 1944, in Maywood, Illinois) is an American actor best known for portraying Detective Andy Sipowicz on the television series NYPD Blue, a role that earned him four Primetime Emmy Awards. He also played Lt. Norman Buntz on Hill Street Blues and appeared in several films directed by Brian De Palma, including Dressed to Kill (1980), Blow Out (1981) and Body Double (1984).
Known For
Scarface
Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)
The Simpsons
Dennis Franz (voice)
Die Hard 2
Capt. Carmine Lorenzo
City of Angels
Messinger
Blow Out
Manny Karp
Dressed to Kill
Detective Marino
The A-Team
Brooks
The A-Team
Sam Friendly
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | Chasing October MOVIE | Self |
| 2004 | The Tony Danza Show TV | Self |
| 2004 | This Old Cub MOVIE | Himself |
| 2004 | Alf's Hit Talk Show TV | Self |
| 2004 | NYPD 24/7 TV | Self |
| 2004 | TV Revolution TV | Self |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self |
| 2003 | ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration MOVIE | Self |
| 2001 | Good Day Live TV | Self |