Dennis Franz
Acting
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.
Born: October 28, 1944
Place of Birth: Maywood, Illinois, USA
Known For
Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago
Few cities love their baseball team as much as Chicago loves the Cubs, and this documentary attempts to explain the close bond between the Windy City and their National League squad by interviewing some of the team's most-beloved players as well as celebrities who have been die heard fans of the Cubbies their entire lives. In addition to offering archival footage of many of the team's biggest stars, this program contains interviews with Bob Costas, Dennis Franz, Scott Turow, and Bud Selig.
Scarface
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.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Stony Island
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.
Springfield's Most Wanted
John Walsh presents various theories regarding the mystery of "Who Shot Mr. Burns?"
Hill Street Blues
A realistic glimpse into the daily lives of the officers and detectives at an urban police station.
Hill Street Blues
A realistic glimpse into the daily lives of the officers and detectives at an urban police station.
The A-Team
A fictional group of ex-United States Army Special Forces personnel work as soldiers of fortune while on the run from the Army after being branded as war criminals for a "crime they didn't commit."
The A-Team
A fictional group of ex-United States Army Special Forces personnel work as soldiers of fortune while on the run from the Army after being branded as war criminals for a "crime they didn't commit."
Blow Out
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.
Filmography
as Self
as Himself
as Self
as Self
as Self
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as Nathaniel Messinger
as Self
as Captain Klegghorn (voice)
as Don 'Donny' Dubrow
as Klegghorn (voice)
as Self
as Self
as Richard
as Gus Payne
as Andy Sipowicz
as Self - Guest
as Dennis Franz
as Bob Bryant
as Murray Seidelman
as Anthony 'Tony' Spampatta
as Capt. Carmine Lorenzo
as Dennis Franz (voice)
as Lt. Stan Krieger
as Lt. Milan Delich
as Max Fleischer
as Norman Buntz
as Phil
as Jack Brennert
as Cop (uncredited)
as Pat Grandy
as Detective Max Lucas
as Roche
as Inspector Frank Menlo
as Rubin
as Sgt. Jackie Molinas
as Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)
as Angelo Carbone
as Warren Toomey
as Brooks
as Sam Friendly
as Andros Margolis
as Officer Joe Gilland
as Frank Mahoney
as Manny Karp
as Officer Joe Gilland
as Sal Benedetto
as Norman Buntz
as Spike, a Tough
as Detective Marino
as Zig
as Costa
as Jerry Domino
as Koons
as Al
as Bob Eggleston
as Franks
as Fight in Bar
as Minor Role in Dressing Room (uncredited)
as Self - Nominee
as Self
as Self - Presenter