Actor / Actress
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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.
Dennis Franz is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 34 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago (2011), City of Angels (1998), Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series (1996), NYPD Blue (1993), Die Hard 2 (1990), Body Double (1984), Psycho II (1983), Blow Out (1981). The recorded credits span 1944 to 2011, including 10 movies and 24 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies10
TV shows24
Active years represented1944–2011
Place of birthMaywood, Illinois, USA
Also known as
Ντέννις Φρανζ · Dennis Franz Schlachta · Денніс Франц Шлакта
Known for
MovieChicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago
MovieCity of Angels
TV ShowMighty Ducks: The Animated Series
TV ShowNYPD Blue
MovieDie Hard 2
MovieBody Double
MoviePsycho II
MovieBlow Out
MovieDressed to Kill
MovieThe Fury
TV ShowThe Simpsons
TV ShowThe View
TV ShowLate Night with Conan O'Brien
TV ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
TV ShowGood Day Live
TV ShowGolden Globe Awards
TV ShowThe A-Team
TV ShowHill Street Blues
TV ShowSimon & Simon
TV ShowMatlock
TV ShowHunter
TV ShowT. J. Hooker
TV ShowThe Tony Danza Show
TV ShowVicki!
MovieScarface
TV ShowThe Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
TV ShowHardcastle and McCormick
TV ShowCivil Wars
TV ShowThe Rosie O'Donnell Show
TV ShowStreet Hawk
TV ShowNasty Boys
TV ShowE/R
MoviePopeye
TV ShowThe Magic Hour