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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 | 79 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | 28 October, 1944 |
| Birthday | 28 October |
| Birthplace | Maywood, Illinois, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
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Dennis Franz Height, Weight & Measurements
At 79 years old, Dennis Franz height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .
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| Height | 5' 10" (1.78 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Dennis Franz's Wife?
His wife is Joanie Zeck (1 April 1995 - present)
| Family | |
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Joanie Zeck (1 April 1995 - present) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
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 79 years old? Dennis Franz’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from USA. We have estimatedDennis Franz's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actor |
Dennis Franz Social Network
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Timeline
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.
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].
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 19, 1999.
His own recipes are included in "The Cop Cookbook" by Greta Garner-Hewitt, Ken Beck and Jim Clark, published in 1997.
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.
Before entering Hill Street Blues (1981), as Norm Buntz, appeared as Sal Benedetto for a few episodes.
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.
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.
Stepchildren: Tricia (born 1974) and Krista (born 1976). Both are from his wife Joanie Zeck's first marriage.
Was considered for the role of Vic in the comedy-drama film American Graffiti (1973), which went to Joe Spano.
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.
Attended and graduated from Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois in 1962.
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.
Parents are Franz Ferdinard and Eleanor Schlachta; has two sisters: Heidi (born 1935) and Marlene (born 1938).
