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Dennis Franz is an American actor best known for his role as Detective Andy Sipowicz on the television series NYPD Blue. He has won four Emmy Awards for his work on the show. He has also appeared in films such as Die Hard 2, Primal Fear, and The Beast. Franz was born in Maywood, Illinois, and attended Proviso East High School. He then attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he majored in psychology and minored in theater. After graduating, he served in the United States Army for two years. Franz began his acting career in the late 1970s, appearing in small roles in television shows such as M*A*S*H and Hill Street Blues. He then landed his breakthrough role as Detective Andy Sipowicz on NYPD Blue in 1993. He won four Emmy Awards for his work on the show. In addition to his acting career, Franz has also written and produced several films. He is currently married to Joanie Zeck, with whom he has two children. As of 2021, Dennis Franz's net worth is estimated to be roughly $20 million.

Popular As Dennis Franz Schlacta
Occupation actor,writer,producer
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 28 October 1944
Birthday 28 October
Birthplace Maywood, Illinois, USA
Nationality United States

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Dennis Franz Height, Weight & Measurements

At 80 years old, Dennis Franz height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .

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Who Is Dennis Franz's Wife?

His wife is Joanie Zeck (1 April 1995 - present)
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Wife Joanie Zeck (1 April 1995 - present)
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Dennis Franz Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Dennis Franz worth at the age of 80 years old? Dennis Franz’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Dennis Franz's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2011

After graduating from college, he was drafted into the United States Army. He served 11 months with the 82nd and 101st Airborne divisions in Vietnam.

2004

Andy Sipowicz, Franz's character on NYPD Blue (1993), was ranked #31 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [June 10, 2004 issue].

1999

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 19, 1999.

1997

His own recipes are included in "The Cop Cookbook" by Greta Garner-Hewitt, Ken Beck and Jim Clark, published in 1997.

1993

His former NYPD Blue (1993) co-star, David Caruso, is currently the star of CSI: Miami (2002), the spin-off of William Petersen's series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000). Franz and Petersen co-presented an award at the 2004 Emmy Awards.

1981

Before entering Hill Street Blues (1981), as Norm Buntz, appeared as Sal Benedetto for a few episodes.

1980

He and Jimmy Smits began their association with Steven Bochco in the 1980s.

1977

He was nominated for the 1977 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role for his performance in the play "Cops" at the Organic Theater Company in Chicago, Illinois.

1976

He was nominated for a 1976 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for "Switch Bitch" at the Organic Theater Company in Chicago, Illinois.

1974

Stepchildren: Tricia (born 1974) and Krista (born 1976). Both are from his wife Joanie Zeck's first marriage.

1973

Was considered for the role of Vic in the comedy-drama film American Graffiti (1973), which went to Joe Spano.

1972

In 1972 he joined the Organic Theatre Company. Robert Altman discovered him at an auditions and urged him to go to Los Angeles, where he became part of Altman's resident company.

1962

Attended and graduated from Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois in 1962.

1938

Dennis Franz was born Dennis Franz Schlacta in Maywood, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, and is the son of Eleanor (Mueller) and Franz Ferdinand Schlachta, who were postal workers. He has two sisters, Marlene (born 1938) and Heidi (born 1935). He graduated from Southern Illinois University and was immediately drafted into the military. He served eleven months in Vietnam in a reconnaissance unit, and after his service he suffered depression for some time afterwards.

1935

Parents are Franz Ferdinard and Eleanor Schlachta; has two sisters: Heidi (born 1935) and Marlene (born 1938).

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