Dennis Franz

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.3193

Gender

Male

Birthday

28-Oct-1944

Age

(82 years old)

Place of Birth

Maywood, Illinois, USA

Also Known As
  • Ντέννις Φρανζ

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.


Credits

The Last Affair The Last Affair (1976) Character: Fight in Bar
The wife of a sterile man steps outside the marriage with a gigolo in order to conceive.
Towing Towing (1978) Character: Al
An unscrupulous towing company picks up perfectly fine cars and impounds them. It's up to two bar maids to try and stop them.
Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago (2011) Character: Self
An entertaining and heartfelt look at the ties of hope, faith, and optimism that bind Cubs fans together. This exciting film also offers unique insight into what it means to be a true Cubs fan by exploring how deeply the histories of the city of Chicago and its Cubs are intertwined.
The Making of 'Dressed to Kill' The Making of 'Dressed to Kill' (2001) Character: Self
Produced as part of the DVD release for 'Dressed to Kill', this documentary gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this thrilling murder mystery. Includes interviews with director Brian De Palma and star Angie Dickenson, as well as other members of the cast and crew, who relate their experiences of working on the film.
Slashing 'Dressed to Kill' Slashing 'Dressed to Kill' (2001) Character: Self
Exploring the edits to receive an R rating from the MPAA.
Altman on His Own Terms Altman on His Own Terms (2000) Character: Self
A look at the life and career of acclaimed independent filmmaker Robert Altman...on his own words. The genius director who shook the cinema industry with countless films examines some of his most important works, along with friends and regular collaborators.
Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1987) Character: Self
In Disneyland, the Wicked Queen has cast a spell over the seven dwarfs that makes them feel they're too old and decide to retire, so Dick Van Dyke tries to convince them to stay. The show includes many celebrities sharing their Snow White memories and features a new performance of the deleted song "You're Never Too Old to Be Young".
Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire (1994) Character: Gus Payne
An undercover reporter named Gus finds work with the FBI, but soon he gets into a difficult situation and the FBI ignores it.
Chicago Story Chicago Story (1981) Character: Officer Joe Gilland
A pair of cops, a pair of doctors, and a pair of lawyers examine a crime — the wounding of a ten-year-old girl by a sniper — from three different angles in this pilot to the short-lived series.
Springfield's Most Wanted Springfield's Most Wanted (1995) Character: Self
John Walsh presents various theories regarding the mystery of "Who Shot Mr. Burns?"
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003) Character: Self
A retrospective of the 50-year history of the American Broadcasting Company, showcasing clips from past shows and current programs.
Deadly Messages Deadly Messages (1985) Character: Detective Max Lucas
When Laura unearths an old Ouija board in her closet, her roommate, Cindy, uses it and encounters the spirit of a man that had been murdered in their apartment. After Laura later witnesses Cindy being strangled to death, the authorities arrive to find Cindy missing and no evidence of a crime. Laura sets out to convince everyone that the murder was real while evading the man she feels is Cindy's killer.
NYPD Mounted NYPD Mounted (1991) Character: Anthony 'Tony' Spampatta
New York City cop becomes partners with a rodeo cowboy from Montana on the City's Mounted Police Department.
Scarface Scarface (1983) Character: Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)
After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami. Viciously murdering anyone who stands in his way, Tony eventually becomes the biggest drug lord in the state, controlling nearly all the cocaine that comes through Miami. But increased pressure from the police, wars with Colombian drug cartels and his own drug-fueled paranoia serve to fuel the flames of his eventual downfall.
Texas Justice Texas Justice (1995) Character: Richard
When a Texas millionaire marries his mistress, a bitter divorce battle, two deaths, an FBI sting operation, and criminal trials ensue.
Bleacher Bums Bleacher Bums (1979) Character: Zig
Bleacher Bums takes place in the bleachers of Chicago's Wrigley Field. The characters are a bunch of Chicago Cubs fans, watching a game in progress on a summer afternoon.
The Package The Package (1989) Character: Lt. Milan Delich
Experienced Green Beret sergeant Johnny Gallagher is escorting a prisoner, Airborne Ranger Thomas Boyette, back to the US, but Boyette escapes and Gallagher must risk life and limb to catch him.
Psycho II Psycho II (1983) Character: Warren Toomey
Norman Bates is declared sane and released from the facility in which he was being held, despite the complaints of Lila Loomis, sister of his most famous victim. Is he really cured, or will he kill again?
Stony Island Stony Island (1978) Character: Jerry Domino
Richie Bloom, the only white kid on the block, forms an R&B band with his best friend, Kevin. With the help of their mentor, aging sax legend Percy, they pull together a funky supergroup. Despite few resources and heavy losses this resilient group of dedicated musicians, armed only with wit, sleight of hand and outrageous Chicago bravado must come together to finally make their smash debut.
Runaway Train Runaway Train (1985) Character: Cop (uncredited)
A hardened convict and a younger prisoner escape from a brutal prison in the middle of winter only to find themselves on an out-of-control train with a female railway worker while being pursued by the vengeful head of security.
Kiss Shot Kiss Shot (1989) Character: Max Fleischer
A struggling, single mom with a precocious young daughter also has an unpaid mortgage. She falls back on her pool-playing skills to pay off her debts. But just as she plays her way into a big money tournament, a globe-trotting ladies' man threatens to disrupt her life with her daughter and her peace of mind. Suddenly, everything's riding on a single shot.
Popeye Popeye (1980) Character: Spike, a Tough
Popeye is a super-strong, spinach-scarfing sailor man who's searching for his father. During a storm that wrecks his ship, Popeye washes ashore and winds up rooming at the Oyl household, where he meets Olive. Before he can win her heart, he must first contend with Olive's fiancé, Bluto.
The Fury The Fury (1978) Character: Bob Eggleston
When a devious plot separates CIA agent Peter Sandza from his son, Robin, the distraught father manages to see through the ruse. Taken because of his psychic abilities, Robin is being held by Ben Childress, who is studying people with supernatural powers in hopes of developing their talents as weapons. Soon Peter pairs up with Gillian, a teen who has telekinesis, to find and rescue Robin.
Die Hard 2 Die Hard 2 (1990) Character: Capt. Carmine Lorenzo
One year after his heroics in Los Angeles, John McClane is an off-duty cop who is the wrong guy in the wrong place at the wrong time. On a snowy Christmas Eve, as he waits for his wife's plane to land at Washington Dulles International Airport, terrorists take over the air traffic control system in a plot to free a South American army general and drug smuggler being flown into the US to face drug charges. It's now up to McClane to take on the terrorists, while coping with an inept airport police chief, an uncooperative anti-terrorist squad, and the life of his wife and everyone else trapped in planes circling overhead.
Body Double Body Double (1984) Character: Rubin
After losing an acting role and his girlfriend, Jake Scully finally catches a break: he gets offered a gig house-sitting in the Hollywood Hills. While peering through the beautiful home's telescope one night, he spies a gorgeous woman dancing in her window. But when he witnesses the girl's murder, it leads Scully through the netherworld of the adult entertainment industry on a search for answers—with porn actress Holly Body as his guide.
Dressed to Kill Dressed to Kill (1980) Character: Detective Marino
After witnessing a mysterious woman brutally slay a homemaker, prostitute Liz Blake finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation. While the police thinks she is the murderer, the real killer is intent on silencing her only witness.
In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion (1992) Character: Bob Bryant
Adam Swapp and his brother Jonathan are suspects in the bombing of Mormon Center in Utah. The brothers and their families hold-up on their farm with provisions and enough ammunition to withstand the governments siege. They are devout in their beliefs and purposes and are determined to stand up for their rights.
A Wedding A Wedding (1978) Character: Koons
Muffin's wedding to Dino Corelli is to be a big affair. Except the ageing priest isn't too sure of the ceremony, only the families actually turn up as the Corelli Italian connection is suspect, security guards watch the gifts rather over-zealously, and Dino's grandma expires in bed just as the reception starts. Could be quite an occasion.
Blow Out Blow Out (1981) Character: Manny Karp
While recording sound effects for a slasher flick, Jack Terry stumbles upon a real-life horror: a car careening off a bridge and into a river. Jack jumps into the water and fishes out Sally from the car, but the other passenger is already dead — a governor intending to run for president. As Jack does some investigating of his tapes, and starts a perilous romance with Sally, he enters a tangled web of conspiracy that might leave him dead.
American Buffalo American Buffalo (1996) Character: Don 'Donny' Dubrow
Three inner-city losers plan a robbery of a valuable coin in a seedy second-hand junk shop.
Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off (1997) Character: Captain Klegghorn (voice)
A direct-to-video feature film, Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off, was released in 1997. It comprises three episodes of the animated series edited into one continuous movie: The First Face-Off parts I and II, and Duck Hard.
This Old Cub This Old Cub (2004) Character: Himself
Jeff Santo explores the life and career of his father, Chicago Cub great Ron Santo.
Remember My Name Remember My Name (1978) Character: Franks
Just released from prison, a young woman arrives in town to "start a new life," but soon begins stalking a married construction worker for no apparent reason, turning his life inside out and eventually terrorizing him and his wife.
City of Angels City of Angels (1998) Character: Nathaniel Messinger
When a guardian angel – who invisibly watches over the citizens of Los Angeles – becomes captivated by a strong-willed heart surgeon, he ponders trading in his pure, otherworldly existence for a mortal life with his beloved. The couple embarks on a tender but forbidden romance spanning heaven and Earth.
Mickey One Mickey One (1965) Character: Minor Role in Dressing Room (uncredited)
A former comic is on the run from the mob.
Chasing October Chasing October (2007) Character: Self
"Chasing October" is a docu-comedy that chronicles one fan's crusade to take the Chicago Cubs to the World Series "by any means necessary." Director Matt Liston quits his job, gets all access to his favorite team, and rallies a city. Perhaps no other fan in the history of sports has gone to such an extreme. See Liston as he helps facilitate a trade, attempts to get a $20 million loan to help team payroll, and takes being a fan to a whole new level. This film is a hilarious must-see for all sports fans and for anyone who has ever chased a dream.
The Player The Player (1992) Character: Dennis Franz
A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?
A Fine Mess A Fine Mess (1986) Character: Phil
Two friends discover a plot to fix a horse race and try to capitalize on it, but soon have to deal with the two men who fixed it, the police investigating it, and the mob boss whose amorous wife is mixed up in it.
A Perfect Couple A Perfect Couple (1979) Character: Costa
An uptight bachelor tries his luck with a computer dating service and gets matched up with his polar opposite.



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