Dennis Franz (born October 28, 1944, in Maywood, Illinois) is an American actor best known for portraying Detective Andy Sipowicz on the television series NYPD Blue, a role that earned him four Primetime Emmy Awards. He also played Lt. Norman Buntz on Hill Street Blues and appeared in several films directed by Brian De Palma, including Dressed to Kill (1980), Blow Out (1981) and Body Double (1984).

Dennis Franz

Acting Born October 28, 1944 Maywood, Illinois, USA

Dennis Franz (born October 28, 1944, in Maywood, Illinois) is an American actor best known for portraying Detective Andy Sipowicz on the television series NYPD Blue, a role that earned him four Primetime Emmy Awards. He also played Lt. Norman Buntz on Hill Street Blues and appeared in several films directed by Brian De Palma, including Dressed to Kill (1980), Blow Out (1981) and Body Double (1984).

Known For

The Simpsons

Dennis Franz (voice)

The View

Self

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Self - Guest

NYPD Blue

Andy Sipowicz

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Self

Good Day Live

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Hill Street Blues

Sal Benedetto

Hill Street Blues

Norman Buntz

The A-Team

Brooks

The A-Team

Sam Friendly

Matlock

Jack Brennert

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Nominee