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Dennis Franz
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Dennis Franz

Born 1944 · Maywood, Illinois, USA · Active 1944–2011

Born in 1944 in Chicago, Dennis Franz made a significant impact in the world of cult cinema with his roles in Blow Out (1981) and Body Double (1984). Known for his gritty portrayals, he brings a raw intensity to his characters, particularly in Runaway Train (1985), where he embodies the chaos of life on the edge. With a background in television, including his notable role as Andy Sipowicz in NYPD Blue, Franz's performances in these films add a compelling layer to the exploration of crime and morality in exploitation cinema.

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Runaway Train

Runaway Train

1985 ★ 7.1
as Cop (uncredited)

A hardened convict and a younger prisoner escape from a brutal prison in the middle of winter only to find themselves on an out-of-control train with a female railway worker while being pursued by the vengeful head of security.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Filmography

80 credits
2010s 1 credit
2000s 12 credits
2007
Movie
2004
This Old Cub as Himself
Movie ★ 9.0
2004
TV ★ 6.4
2004
TV ★ 8.0
2004
TV ★ 6.5
2003
Movie ★ 8.0
2003
TV ★ 5.6
2001
Movie ★ 6.7
2001
Movie ★ 7.0
2001
TV ★ 3.8
2000
Movie ★ 9.0
1990s 22 credits
1998
City of Angels as Messinger
Movie ★ 6.8
1998
TV ★ 7.0
1997
Movie ★ 6.7
1997
The View as Self
TV ★ 4.4
1996
American Buffalo as Don 'Donny' Dubrow
Movie ★ 5.4
1996
Movie ★ 7.0
1996
TV ★ 6.3
1996
TV ★ 4.1
1995
Texas Justice as Richard
Movie ★ 5.5
1995
Movie ★ 9.0
1994
Movie ★ 7.0
1993
NYPD Blue as Andy Sipowicz
TV ★ 7.1
1993
TV ★ 7.3
1992
The Player as Dennis Franz
Movie ★ 7.2
1992
Movie ★ 4.3
1992
Vicki! as Self
TV ★ 6.5
1991
NYPD Mounted as Anthony 'Tony' Spampatta
Movie ★ 5.5
1991
Civil Wars as Murray Seidelman
TV ★ 4.5
1990
Die Hard 2 as Capt. Carmine Lorenzo
Movie ★ 7.0
1990
Nasty Boys as Lt. Stan Krieger
TV ★ 6.4
1980s 31 credits
1989
The Package as Lt. Milan Delich
Movie ★ 6.1
1989
Kiss Shot as Max Fleischer
Movie ★ 6.1
1989
The Simpsons as Dennis Franz (voice)
TV ★ 8.0
1989
TV ★ 7.8
1987
Beverly Hills Buntz as Norman Buntz
TV ★ 7.0
1986
Movie ★ 4.6
1986
Matlock as Jack Brennert
TV ★ 7.1
1985
Deadly Messages as Detective Max Lucas
Movie ★ 5.8
1985
Runaway Train as Cop (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1985
TV ★ 5.3
1985
Street Hawk as Inspector Frank Menlo
TV ★ 6.9
1985
Scene of the Crime as Pat Grandy
TV ★ 7.0
1984
Movie ★ 6.8
1984
Hunter as Sgt. Jackie Molinas
TV ★ 7.1
1984
TV ★ 5.6
1983
Psycho II as Warren Toomey
Movie ★ 6.5
1983
Scarface as Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.2
1983
The A-Team as Brooks
TV ★ 7.5
1983
Bay City Blues as Angelo Carbone
TV ★ 7.5
1983
The A-Team as Sam Friendly
TV ★ 7.5
1982
T. J. Hooker as Andros Margolis
TV ★ 6.5
1982
Chicago Story as Officer Joe Gilland
TV ★ 7.5
1981
Blow Out as Manny Karp
Movie ★ 7.4
1981
Chicago Story as Officer Joe Gilland
Movie ★ 8.0
1981
Hill Street Blues as Sal Benedetto
TV ★ 7.6
1981
Hill Street Blues as Norman Buntz
TV ★ 7.6
1981
Simon & Simon as Frank Mahoney
TV ★ 6.7
1980
Dressed to Kill as Detective Marino
Movie ★ 7.0
1980
Popeye as Spike, a Tough
Movie ★ 5.6
1970s 8 credits
1979
Movie ★ 5.1
1979
Movie ★ 10.0
1978
Movie ★ 6.1
1978
Towing as Al
Movie ★ 6.0
1978
A Wedding as Koons
Movie ★ 6.3
1978
The Fury as Bob Eggleston
Movie ★ 6.3
1978
Stony Island as Jerry Domino
Movie ★ 8.0
1976
The Last Affair as Fight in Bar
Movie ★ 7.0
1960s 1 credit
1965
Mickey One as Minor Role in Dressing Room (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1940s 3 credits
1944
Golden Globe Awards as Self - Nominee
TV ★ 7.2
1944
TV ★ 7.2
1944
Golden Globe Awards as Self - Presenter
TV ★ 7.2
Crew Credits
2000s 1 credit
2001
Bleacher Bums Theatre Play
Movie ★ 6.8
1970s 1 credit
1979
Movie ★ 10.0