Dennis Franz

Born: 1944-10-28

Birthplace: Maywood, Illinois, USA

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

Scarface
Die Hard 2
City of Angels
The Player
Body Double
Popeye
Blow Out
Runaway Train
Dressed to Kill
The Fury

Top Movie Credits

Scarface Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)
Die Hard 2 Capt. Carmine Lorenzo
The Player Dennis Franz
Popeye Spike, a Tough
Blow Out Manny Karp
Runaway Train Cop (uncredited)
Dressed to Kill Detective Marino
The Fury Bob Eggleston