Dennis Franz
Known for
In a business that burns through people quickly, Dennis Franz is a long-distance runner known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. 'City of Angels' belongs on any short list of his work. 41 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. 'Die Hard 2' is the title most people reach for first, with Capt. Carmine Lorenzo at the center of it.
Dennis Franz
24 Movies
17 Series
In a business that burns through people quickly, Dennis Franz is a long-distance runner known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. 'City of Angels' belongs on any short list of his work. 41 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. 'Die Hard 2' is the title most people reach for first, with Capt. Carmine Lorenzo at the center of it.
Movies
Plays Capt. Carmine Lorenzo
Die Hard 2
1990
Plays Messinger
City of Angels
1998
Plays Rubin
Body Double
1984
Plays Dennis Franz
The Player
1992
Plays Spike, a Tough
Popeye
1980
Plays Detective Marino
Dressed to Kill
1980
Plays Manny Karp
Blow Out
1981
Plays Warren Toomey
Psycho II
1983
Plays Lt. Milan Delich
The Package
1989
Plays Bob Eggleston
The Fury
1978
Plays Al
Towing
1978
Plays Koons
A Wedding
1978
Plays Franks
Remember My Name
1978
Plays Phil
A Fine Mess
1986
Plays Captain Klegghorn (voice)
Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off
1997
Plays Costa
A Perfect Couple
1979
Plays Don 'Donny' Dubrow
American Buffalo
1996
Plays Max Fleischer
Kiss Shot
1989
Plays Jerry Domino
Stony Island
1978
TV Shows
Plays Andy Sipowicz
NYPD Blue
1993
Plays Norman Buntz
Hill Street Blues
1981
Plays Klegghorn (voice)
Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series
1996
Plays Officer Joe Gilland
Chicago Story
1982
Plays Norman Buntz
Beverly Hills Buntz
1987
Plays Lt. Stan Krieger
Nasty Boys
1990
Plays Angelo Carbone
Bay City Blues
1983
Plays Jack Brennert
Matlock
1986
Plays Sgt. Jackie Molinas
Hunter
1984
Plays Dennis Franz (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Andros Margolis
T. J. Hooker
1982
Plays Brooks
The A-Team
1983
Plays Roche
MacGruder and Loud
1985
Plays Inspector Frank Menlo
Street Hawk
1985
Plays Murray Seidelman
Civil Wars
1991
Plays Frank Mahoney
Simon & Simon
1981
Plays Pat Grandy
Scene of the Crime
1985
Latest Trailers
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City of Angels
Full Filmography
City of Angels
Messinger
1998
Film
Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off
Captain Klegghorn (voice)
1997
Film
American Buffalo
Don 'Donny' Dubrow
1996
Film
Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series
Klegghorn (voice) · 26 episodes
1996–
TV
The Simpsons
Dennis Franz (voice) · 1 episode
1987–1995
TV
Springfield's Most Wanted
Self
1995
Film
NYPD Blue
Andy Sipowicz · 261 episodes
1993–
TV
The Player
Dennis Franz
1992
Film
Civil Wars
Murray Seidelman · 1 episode
1991
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dennis Franz and where are they from?
Dennis Franz is 81 years old, born on October 28, 1944 in Maywood, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Dennis Franz?
Dennis Franz is best known for roles in Scarface, Die Hard 2, City of Angels.
How many movies has Dennis Franz been in?
Over a 61-year career (since 1965), Dennis Franz has appeared in 23 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Dennis Franz's first movie?
The career of Dennis Franz began with Mickey One (1965).
What is Dennis Franz's most recent movie or series?
Dennis Franz's most recent release is Chicago Cubs: The Heart and Soul of Chicago, which premiered on May 17, 2011.
What TV shows has Dennis Franz appeared in?
On television, Dennis Franz has appeared in The Simpsons, The A-Team, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, NYPD Blue.
Dennis Franz
1944-10-28 · Maywood, Illinois, USA
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.