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mahatmakanejeeves

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Mon Oct 28, 2024, 10:04 AM Oct 2024

On this day, October 28, 1944, Dennis Franz was born.

Dennis Franz


Franz in 2008

Born: Dennis Franz Schlachta; October 28, 1944 (age 80); Maywood, Illinois, U.S.

Dennis Franz Schlachta (/frɑːnz/; born October 28, 1944), known professionally as Dennis Franz, is an American retired actor best known for his role as NYPD Detective Andy Sipowicz in the ABC television series NYPD Blue (1993–2005), a role that earned him a Golden Globe Award, three Screen Actors Guild Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards. He also portrayed two different characters on the similar NBC series Hill Street Blues (1983, 1985–1987) and its short-lived spinoff, Beverly Hills Buntz (1987–1988).

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On this day, October 28, 1944, Dennis Franz was born. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2024 OP
He was perfect for the Sipowicz character. IcyPeas Oct 2024 #1

IcyPeas

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1. He was perfect for the Sipowicz character.
Mon Oct 28, 2024, 04:54 PM
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And in a groundbreaking scene for national tv we saw his butt.

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