As of July 2026, Dennis Franz is best known for NYPD Blue and Hunter. Find every show and movie Dennis Franz has starred in — and where to watch them — below.
Dennis Franz

Dennis Franz

Actor Born 1944 Maywood, Illinois, USA 6 TV Shows 8 Movies

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.

Dennis Franz has built a filmography of 14 credits over a career spanning from 1980 to 1998.

Dennis Franz's most notable role to date came in Die Hard 2 (1990), where he played Capt. Carmine Lorenzo. He also appeared in City of Angels (1998) as Messinger. Most recently appeared in Blow Out (1981) as Manny Karp.

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📺 Dennis Franz's TV Shows

NYPD Blue
Andy Sipowicz
1993
Hunter
Sgt. Jackie Molinas
1984
Matlock
Jack Brennert
1986
Hill Street Blues
Sal Benedetto
1981
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series
Klegghorn (voice)
1996

🎬 Dennis Franz's Movies

Die Hard 2
Capt. Carmine Lorenzo
1990
Body Double
Rubin
1984
City of Angels
Messinger
1998
Dressed to Kill
Detective Marino
1980
The Player
Dennis Franz
1992
Popeye
Spike, a Tough
1980
Blow Out
Manny Karp
1981
Psycho II
Warren Toomey
1983

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