Dennis Franz movies and series

October 28, 1944 (age 81) 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.

His titles like Die Hard 2, City of Angels, and Blow Out - his biggest roles first. Last updated: October 3, 2026

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Die Hard 2

1990July 1990 by Renny Harlin

Supporting as Capt. Carmine Lorenzo

Supporting as Capt. Carmine Lorenzo

6.57 Good 6,619 ratings
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City of Angels

1998April 1998 by Brad Silberling

Starring as Messinger

Starring as Messinger

6.34 Good- 2,455 ratings
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Blow Out

1981July 1981 by Brian De Palma

Supporting as Manny Karp

Supporting as Manny Karp

6.86 Good+ 1,754 ratings
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Dressed to Kill

1980July 1980 by Brian De Palma

Supporting as Detective Marino

Supporting as Detective Marino

6.41 Good- 1,172 ratings
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Body Double

1984October 1984 by Brian De Palma

Supporting as Rubin

Supporting as Rubin

6.25 Good-- 959 ratings
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Psycho II

1983June 1983 by Richard Franklin

Supporting as Warren Toomey

Supporting as Warren Toomey

6.05 Okay++ 764 ratings
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NYPD Blue

1993–2005 by David Milch

Lead role as Andy Sipowicz

Lead role as Andy Sipowicz

6.20 Good-- 184 ratings
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Runaway Train

1985November 1985 by Andrei Konchalovsky

Minor role as Cop (uncredited)

Minor role as Cop (uncredited)

6.41 Good- 685 ratings
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The Package

1989August 1989 by Andrew Davis

Supporting as Lt. Milan Delich

Supporting as Lt. Milan Delich

5.84 Okay+ 288 ratings
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The Fury

1978March 1978 by Brian De Palma

Minor role as Bob Eggleston

Minor role as Bob Eggleston

5.90 Okay++ 421 ratings
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American Buffalo

1996September 1996 by Michael Corrente

Starring as Don 'Donny' Dubrow

Starring as Don 'Donny' Dubrow

5.79 Okay+ <100 ratings
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Hill Street Blues

1981–1987 by Steven Bochco

Minor role as Norman Buntz

Minor role as Norman Buntz

6.38 Good- 130 ratings
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Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series

1996–1997 by Marty Isenberg

Supporting as Klegghorn (voice)

Supporting as Klegghorn (voice)

6.01 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Kiss Shot

1989April 1989 by Jerry London

Starring as Max Fleischer

Starring as Max Fleischer

6.02 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Remember My Name

1978February 1978 by Alan Rudolph

Minor role as Franks

Minor role as Franks

6.01 Okay++ <100 ratings
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A Fine Mess

1986August 1986 by Blake Edwards

Minor role as Phil

Minor role as Phil

5.82 Okay+ <100 ratings
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Texas Justice

1995February 1995 by Dick Lowry

Starring as Richard

Starring as Richard

6.01 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Deadly Messages

1985February 1985 by Jack Bender

Starring as Detective Max Lucas

Starring as Detective Max Lucas

6.03 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off

1997April 1997 by Joe Barruso

Supporting as Captain Klegghorn (voice)

Supporting as Captain Klegghorn (voice)

6.08 Okay++ <100 ratings
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A Perfect Couple

1979April 1979 by Robert Altman

Minor role as Costa

Minor role as Costa

5.96 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice

1990January 1990 by Aaron Lipstadt

Lead role

Lead role

Needs more reviews
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In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion

1992February 1992 by Charles Haid

Starring as Bob Bryant

Starring as Bob Bryant

Needs more reviews
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Bay City Blues

1983–1984 by Jeff Lewis

Lead role as Angelo Carbone

Lead role as Angelo Carbone

Needs more reviews
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Beverly Hills Buntz

1987–1988 by David Milch

Lead role as Norman Buntz

Lead role as Norman Buntz

Needs more reviews
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NYPD Mounted

1991August 1991 by Mark Tinker

Lead role as Anthony 'Tony' Spampatta

Lead role as Anthony 'Tony' Spampatta

Needs more reviews
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Nasty Boys

1990 by Dick Wolf

Supporting as Lt. Stan Krieger

Supporting as Lt. Stan Krieger

Needs more reviews
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Chicago Story

1982

Starring as Officer Joe Gilland

Starring as Officer Joe Gilland

Needs more reviews
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NYPD 24/7

2004

Lead role

Lead role

Needs more reviews
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Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'

2001January 2001 by Laurent Bouzereau

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

Needs more reviews
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This Old Cub

2004August 2004 by Jeff Santo

Supporting as Himself

Supporting as Himself

Needs more reviews
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The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'

2001August 2001 by Laurent Bouzereau

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

Needs more reviews
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Towing

1978May 1978 by Maura Smith

Minor role as Al

Minor role as Al

Needs more reviews