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"Hill Street Blues" (1981): Season 3: Episode 21 -- Washington goes undercover on Benedetto's loan shark scheme; Hill and Renko, desperate for cash since the payroll talks are stalled, find a suitcase full of temptation; and LaRue tries to clean up in the body parts pool for the missing Buddy Genett.
"NYPD Blue" (1993): Season 1: Episode 19 -- Clip: Season 1 - Episode 18 - Zeppo Marks Brothers
Die Hard 2 (1990) -- John McClane is forced to battle mercenaries who seize control of an airport's communications and threaten to cause plane crashes if their demands are not met.
"Hill Street Blues" (1981): Season 3: Episode 20 -- The brutal Benedetto comes to the Hill on a loan sharking assignment; Furillo and Goldblume question a murder suspect who may have multiple personalities.
"Hill Street Blues" (1981): Season 3: Episode 22 -- Belker and LaRue learn that Washington was set up by someone in the station house; the long overdue cash payroll is hijacked; Joyce meets a really nice purse snatcher; and Furillo finds Jesus Martinez behind bars.
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Date of Birth:
28 October 1944, Chicago, Illinois, USA more
Contact:
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Mini Biography:
Dennis Franz was born Dennis Franz Schlacta in Maywood, Illinois, a suburb... more
Trivia:
Best known by the public for his starring role as Det. Andy Sipowicz on... more
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Awards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 14 wins & 25 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(14 articles)
'Weekend Update Thursday': Everything old is... still old
 (From EW.com - PopWatch. 2 October 2009, 7:10 AM, PDT)
Beyond the Gay Role
 (From AfterElton.com. 4 March 2009, 6:18 PM, PST)

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Writer, Producer, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. "NYPD Blue" .... Det. Andy Sipowicz / ... (261 episodes, 1993-2005)
        - Moving Day (2005) TV episode .... Sgt. Andy Sipowicz
        - Bale to the Chief (2005) TV episode .... Sgt. Andy Sipowicz
        - Lenny Scissorhands (2005) TV episode .... Sgt. Andy Sipowicz
        - Sergeant Sipowicz' Lonely Hearts Club Band (2005) TV episode .... Sgt. Andy Sipowicz
        - Old Man Quiver (2005) TV episode .... Det. Andy Sipowicz
          (256 more)

  2. City of Angels (1998) .... Nathaniel Messinger
    ... aka Stadt der Engel (Germany)
  3. Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off (1997) (V) (voice) .... Captain Klegghorn
  4. "Mighty Ducks" .... Captain Klegghorn (3 episodes, 1996)
    ... aka Disney's Mighty Ducks
    ... aka Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series (USA: alternative title)
        - A Traitor Among Us (1996) TV episode (voice) .... Captain Klegghorn
        - The First Face-Off: Part 2 (1996) TV episode (voice) .... Captain Klegghorn
        - The First Face-Off: Part 1 (1996) TV episode (voice) .... Captain Klegghorn
  5. American Buffalo (1996) .... Don 'Donny' Dubrow, Owner Rvterbands Variety
  6. Healing the Hate (1996) (TV) .... Host
  7. Texas Justice (1995) (TV) .... Richard 'Racehorse' Haynes
    ... aka Blood Will Tell (USA: alternative title)
  8. Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire (1994) (TV) .... Gus Payne
    ... aka Caught in the Crossfire (USA: short title)
  9. In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion (1992) (TV) .... Bob Bryant
    ... aka Children of Fury
  10. "Civil Wars" (1 episode, 1991)
        - Pilot (1991) TV episode
  11. N.Y.P.D. Mounted (1991) (TV) .... Anthony 'Tony' Spampatta
    ... aka N.Y. Mounted (UK)
  12. Die Hard 2 (1990) .... Capt. Carmine Lorenzo
    ... aka Die Hard 2: Die Harder (Philippines: English title) (UK: promotional title) (USA: video box title)
  13. "Nasty Boys" .... Lt. Stan Krieger (1 episode, 1990)
        - Home Again (1990) TV episode .... Lt. Stan Krieger
  14. Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice (1990) (TV)
    ... aka Kill or Be Killed

  15. "Christine Cromwell" .... Detective Grainger (1 episode, 1989)
        - Easy Come, Easy Go (1989) TV episode .... Detective Grainger
  16. The Package (1989) .... Lt. Milan Delich
  17. Kiss Shot (1989) (TV) .... Max Fleischer
  18. "Matlock" .... Jack Brennert (2 episodes, 1989)
        - The Mayor: Part 2 (1989) TV episode .... Jack Brennert
        - The Mayor: Part 1 (1989) TV episode .... Jack Brennert
  19. "Beverly Hills Buntz" .... Norman Buntz (12 episodes, 1987-1988)
        - A Christmas Carol (1988) TV episode .... Norman Buntz
        - Buntz of the Desert (1988) TV episode .... Norman Buntz
        - El Norte by Norte West (1988) TV episode .... Norman Buntz
        - Brief Encounter (1988) TV episode .... Norman Buntz
        - Umbrella in the Water (1988) TV episode .... Norman Buntz
          (7 more)
  20. "Hill Street Blues" .... Lt. Norman Buntz / ... (23 episodes, 1983-1987)
        - It Ain't Over Till It's Over (1987) TV episode .... Lt. Norman Buntz
        - The Runner Falls on His Kisser (1987) TV episode .... Lt. Norman Buntz
        - Days of Swine and Roses (1987) TV episode .... Lt. Norman Buntz
        - Fathers and Guns (1986) TV episode .... Lt. Norman Buntz
        - Falling from Grace (1986) TV episode .... Lt. Norman Buntz
          (18 more)
  21. Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Pat Hobby Teamed with Genius (1987) (TV) .... Louie
    ... aka Pat Hobby Teamed with Genius (USA: short title)
  22. A Fine Mess (1986) .... Phil
    ... aka Blake Edwards' A Fine Mess (USA: complete title)
  23. "Scene of the Crime" .... Pat Grandy (1 episode, 1985)
        - A Vote for Murder (1985) TV episode .... Pat Grandy
  24. "Street Hawk" .... Frank Menlo (1 episode, 1985)
        - Female of the Species (1985) TV episode .... Frank Menlo
  25. "The A-Team" .... Brooks / ... (2 episodes, 1984-1985)
        - Beverly Hills Assault (1985) TV episode .... Brooks
        - Chopping Spree (1984) TV episode .... Sam Friendly
  26. "Hunter" .... Sgt. Jackie Molinas (2 episodes, 1985)
        - The Snow Queen: Part 2 (1985) TV episode .... Sgt. Jackie Molinas
        - The Snow Queen: Part 1 (1985) TV episode .... Sgt. Jackie Molinas
  27. Deadly Messages (1985) (TV) .... Detective Max Lucas
  28. "Hardcastle and McCormick" .... Joe Hayes / ... (2 episodes, 1984-1985)
        - There Goes the Neighborhood (1985) TV episode .... Joe Hayes
        - Did You See the One That Got Away? (1984) TV episode .... Tony Boutros
  29. "Simon & Simon" .... Frank Mahoney (1 episode, 1985)
        - Almost Foolproof (1985) TV episode .... Frank Mahoney
  30. "T.J. Hooker" .... Andros Margolis (1 episode, 1984)
        - Hardcore Connection (1984) TV episode .... Andros Margolis
  31. Body Double (1984) .... Rubin the Director
  32. "E/R" (1 episode, 1984)
        - The Sister (1984) TV episode
  33. "Riptide" .... Earl Bertane (1 episode, 1984)
        - Double Your Pleasure (1984) TV episode .... Earl Bertane
  34. Scarface (1983) (voice) (uncredited) .... Immigration Officer
  35. "Bay City Blues" .... Angelo Carbone (8 episodes, 1983)
        - I Never Swung with My Father (1983) TV episode .... Angelo Carbone
        - Zircons Are Forever (1983) TV episode .... Angelo Carbone
        - Beautiful Peoples (1983) TV episode .... Angelo Carbone
        - Pilot (1983) TV episode .... Angelo Carbone
        - Going, Going, Gone (1983) TV episode .... Angelo Carbone
          (3 more)
  36. Psycho II (1983) .... Warren Toomey
    ... aka Psicosis 2 (USA: Spanish title)
    ... aka Psycose 2 (USA: Spanish title)
  37. "Chicago Story" .... Off. Joe Gilland (13 episodes, 1982)
        - Half a Chance (1982) TV episode .... Off. Joe Gilland
        - Who Needs the Truth? (1982) TV episode .... Off. Joe Gilland
        - Subterranean Blues (1982) TV episode .... Off. Joe Gilland
        - Dutton's Law (1982) TV episode .... Off. Joe Gilland
        - Bad Blood (1982) TV episode .... Off. Joe Gilland
          (8 more)
  38. Blow Out (1981) .... Manny Karp
  39. Chicago Story (1981) (TV) .... Officer Joe Gilland
  40. Popeye (1980) .... Spike - a Tough
  41. Dressed to Kill (1980) .... Detective Marino

  42. Bleacher Bums (1979) (TV)
  43. A Perfect Couple (1979) .... Costa
  44. Stony Island (1978) .... Jerry Domino
    ... aka My Main Man from Stony Island
  45. A Wedding (1978) .... Koons
  46. The Fury (1978) .... Bob Eggleston
  47. Remember My Name (1978) .... Franks
Writer:
  1. Bleacher Bums (2001) (TV) (play)
    ... aka The Cheap Seats (Australia: video title)

  2. Bleacher Bums (1979) (TV) (play)
Producer:
  1. Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire (1994) (TV) (co-producer)
    ... aka Caught in the Crossfire (USA: short title)
Thanks:
  1. Inside 'NYPD Blue': A Decade on the Job (2002) (TV) (special thanks)
Self:
  1. We Believe (2009) .... Himself
  2. "America's Top Sleuths" (2006) TV mini-series .... Det. Andy Sipowicz
  3. Above and Beyond: The Story of Cpl. William T. Perkins, Jr. USMC (2006) (voice) .... Himself
  4. Above and Beyond (2005) .... Presidential Citation
  5. 'NYPD Blue': A Final Tribute (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  6. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1995-2005)
    ... aka Jay Leno (Australia)
        - Episode dated 24 February 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 8 January 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 18 April 1995 (1995) TV episode .... Himself
  7. "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2005)
    ... aka The Ellen Show (Australia)
        - Episode dated 15 February 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 19 April 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  8. "The View" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode dated 8 February 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  9. "Inside Dish with Rachael Ray" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode #1.1 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  10. "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2000-2004)
    ... aka The Late Late Show (USA: short title)
        - Episode dated 13 October 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 29 January 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 10 January 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Himself
  11. "The Tony Danza Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode #1.11 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  12. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka Jimmy Kimmel (Australia)
        - Episode dated 27 September 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  13. "ALF's Hit Talk Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Drew Carey/Dennis Franz (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  14. "NYPD 24/7" (2004) TV series .... Narrator
  15. "TV Land Moguls" (2004) TV mini-series .... Himself (unknown episodes)
    ... aka TV Moguls (Australia)
  16. This Old Cub (2004) .... Himself
  17. The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2003) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter: Memorial Tribute
  18. ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  19. Love on NYPD Blue (2003) (V) .... Himself
  20. Inside TV Land: Cops on Camera (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  21. Inside 'NYPD Blue': A Decade on the Job (2002) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself
  22. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" .... Himself (4 episodes, 1996-2002)
        - Episode dated 19 June 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 15 February 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 13 August 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 12 June 1996 (1996) TV episode .... Himself
  23. TV's Most Censored Moments (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  24. The Honeymooners 50th Anniversary Celebration (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  25. "Rank" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
        - 25 Toughest Stars (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  26. Hollywood Salutes Nicolas Cage: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2002) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  27. The 53rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2001) (TV)
  28. Badge of Courage: Police Officer of the Year (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  29. America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  30. Slashing 'Dressed to Kill' (2001) (V) .... Himself
  31. The Making of 'Dressed to Kill' (2001) (V) .... Himself
  32. "Biography" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Dennis Franz: Out of the Blue (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  33. 7th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2001) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
  34. 6th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2000) (TV)
  35. Entertainment Tonight Presents: Hill Street Blues - Behind the Badge (2000) (TV) .... Himself

  36. "Donny & Marie" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
    ... aka Donny and Marie Hour
        - Episode dated 9 November 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  37. Influences: From Yesterday to Today (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  38. The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  39. "Buddy Faro" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - The Curse of the Faro (1998) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
  40. To Life! America Celebrates Israel's 50th (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  41. TV Guide Looks at Cops (1998) (TV) .... Himself/Host
  42. Making Angels (1998) (V) .... Himself - 'Messinger'
  43. 50 Years of Television: A Celebration of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Golden Anniversary (1997) (TV) .... Himself
  44. Marry Me (1997) (TV) .... Himself
  45. Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  46. People Yearbook '95 (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  47. Chicago on Stage (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  48. Springfield's Most Wanted (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  49. 1st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1995) (TV)
  50. The Ultimate TV Trivia Challenge (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  51. "The Simpsons" .... Himself (1 episode, 1994)
        - Homer Badman (1994) TV episode (voice) .... Himself
  52. Comic Relief VI (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  53. "Late Show with David Letterman" .... Himself (1 episode, 1993)
    ... aka Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
    ... aka Letterman (Australia)
    ... aka The Late Show (USA: informal short title)
        - Episode dated 23 December 1993 (1993) TV episode .... Himself
  54. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Himself (1 episode, 1993)
    ... aka Late Night with Conan O'Brien (Australia)
        - Episode dated 4 October 1993 (1993) TV episode .... Himself
  55. The Player (1992) .... Himself
  56. Die Harder: The Making of 'Die Hard 2' (1990) (TV) .... Himself

  57. Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1987) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Disney's Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (USA: complete title)
Archive Footage:
  1. "The O'Reilly Factor"
        - Episode dated 21 May 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Det. Andy Sipowicz
  2. "La imagen de tu vida"
        - Episode #1.4 (2006) TV episode (uncredited) .... Det. Sal Benedetto

Additional Details

Other Works:
TV commercial for Recording Artists, Actors And Athletes Against Drunk Driving (1999) more
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3 Interviews | 8 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 1 Magazine Cover Photo more
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Drama | Crime | Comedy | Documentary more
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Character Name In Title | Police | Cult Favorite | Murder more

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