Dennis Franz

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

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Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago

2011 ⭐ 10.0

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This Old Cub

2004 ⭐ 9.0

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ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2003 ⭐ 8.0

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The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'

2001 ⭐ 7.0

Career timeline

2011

Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago Notable

Self · 2011

⭐ 10.0

2007

Chasing October

Self · 2007

2004

This Old Cub Notable

Himself · 2004

⭐ 9.0

2003

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration Notable

Self · 2003

⭐ 8.0

2001

The Making of 'Dressed to Kill' Notable

Self · 2001

⭐ 7.0

Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'

Self · 2001

⭐ 6.7

2000

Altman on His Own Terms Notable

Self · 2000

⭐ 9.0

1998

City of Angels Notable

Messinger · 1998

⭐ 6.8

1997

Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off

Captain Klegghorn (voice) · 1997

⭐ 6.7

1996

American Buffalo

Don 'Donny' Dubrow · 1996

⭐ 5.4

1995

Springfield's Most Wanted Notable

Self · 1995

⭐ 9.0

Texas Justice

Richard · 1995

⭐ 5.5

1994

Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire Notable

Gus Payne · 1994

⭐ 7.0

1992

The Player Notable

Dennis Franz · 1992

⭐ 7.2

In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion

Bob Bryant · 1992

⭐ 4.3

1991

NYPD Mounted

Anthony 'Tony' Spampatta · 1991

⭐ 5.5

1990

Die Hard 2 Notable

Capt. Carmine Lorenzo · 1990

⭐ 7.0

Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice

1990

⭐ 6.7

1989

The Package

Lt. Milan Delich · 1989

⭐ 6.1

Kiss Shot

Max Fleischer · 1989

⭐ 5.8

1987

Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Notable

Self · 1987

⭐ 8.0

1986

A Fine Mess

Phil · 1986

⭐ 4.6

1985

Runaway Train Notable

Cop (uncredited) · 1985

⭐ 7.0

Deadly Messages

Detective Max Lucas · 1985

⭐ 5.8

1984

Body Double

Rubin · 1984

⭐ 6.8

1983

Scarface Notable

Immigration Officer (voice) (u · 1983

⭐ 8.2

Psycho II

Warren Toomey · 1983

⭐ 6.5

Frequently appears with

Gary Sinise

Narrator (voice)

Ernie Banks

Self

Joe Mantegna

Narrator

Dennis Farina

Himself

Pat Hughes

Himself

Full filmography

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Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago

2011 ⭐ 10.0

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Chasing October

2007

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This Old Cub

2004 ⭐ 9.0

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ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2003 ⭐ 8.0

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The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'

2001 ⭐ 7.0

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Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'

2001 ⭐ 6.7

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Altman on His Own Terms

2000 ⭐ 9.0

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City of Angels

1998 ⭐ 6.8

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Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off

1997 ⭐ 6.7

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American Buffalo

1996 ⭐ 5.4

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Springfield's Most Wanted

1995 ⭐ 9.0

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Texas Justice

1995 ⭐ 5.5

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Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire

1994 ⭐ 7.0

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The Player

1992 ⭐ 7.2

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In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion

1992 ⭐ 4.3

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NYPD Mounted

1991 ⭐ 5.5

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Die Hard 2

1990 ⭐ 7.0

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Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice

1990 ⭐ 6.7

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The Package

1989 ⭐ 6.1

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Kiss Shot

1989 ⭐ 5.8