What is Dennis Franz’s net worth?
The actor has amassed a net worth of $35 million.
| Net Worth: | $35 million |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | October 28, 1944 (80 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 178 |
| Profession: | Actor |
| Nationality: | American |
Biography – A Short Wiki
Dennis Franz is an American actor who has a net worth of $35 million. Dennis Franz is probably most famous for playing the role of Andy Sipowicz on the long-running television series NYPD Blue. Prior to his role as Sipowicz, he played the role of Lt.Norman Buntz on another police drama, Hill Streets Blues. Buntz was actually the second character Franz played on HSB. Before that, he played the role of Detective Benedetto.
Career
He started his career in acting at Chicago’s Organic Theater Company. He has performed Shakespeare, however his looks have led him to be typecast as a police officer. In fact his role as Detective Andy Sipowicz on NYPD Blue was his 27th role as a police officer. Dennis also has guest-starred roles on popular TV shows such as The A-Team. In the role of Andy Sipowicz on NYPD Blue, he won four Emmy Awards for his outstanding performances. He appeared in 261 episodes of the show, from 1993-2005. The Bravo network put together a list of the 100 greatest TV Characters in which Detective Sipowicz was number 23.
Personal Life
In 2012, Franz spoke at a Memorial Day Concert of his experiences in the Vietnam war and PTSD of veterans.
Quotes
“I respect people and expect that kind of respect back.”
— Dennis Franz
“One of the things I had a hard time getting used to when I came to California in ’78 was Santa Claus in shorts.”
— Dennis Franz
“Changes have taken place since year one. When Caruso left, that was a big change. We’ve been able to adapt nicely. It’s given us new opportunities for different characters and story lines.”
— Dennis Franz
“I was so emotional. Choked up. I could hardly talk all day. I’ll be cleaning out my trailer and saying goodbye soon, realizing what a wonderful experience this has been.”
— Dennis Franz
“When he realized who he’d pulled over, the policeman shook his head in disbelief. He told me of all people I should know better. He gave me a real dressing down, but let me go.”
— Dennis Franz
