Dennis Franz (

)

Actor / Director Profile

Dennis Franz Schlacta

ID for Dennis Franz

Dennis Franz

Birth Name:
Dennis Franz Schlacta

Date of Birth:
October 28, 1944,

Height:
5' 10" (1.78 m)

add to favorites

photography

20 Dennis Franz Photos

Dennis Franz videos

Loading...

advertisment

related links

Dennis Franz

"Perfect People feature on Dennis Franz that includes pics, pictures, biography, video, related news, vital stats, commentary, and cool facts."

source: www.perfectpeople.net

Dennis Franz

"Dennis Franz address for autographs, pictures and biography on CelebritiesFans.com"

source: www.celebritiesfans.com

Dennis Franz

Why is Dennis Franz Famous?

source: people.famouswhy.com

Dennis Franz

"Dennis Franz Photos, News & Bio @TV Guide"

source: www.tvguide.com

Dennis Franz Biography

Dennis Franz was born Dennis Franz Schlacta in Maywood, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. His father was a German immigrant and both he and Franz's mother, 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 11 month in Vietnam in a reconnaissance unit, and after his service he suffered depression for some time afterwards. 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. He met Joanie Zeck on April Fool's Day 1982 and aided her in raising her two daughters, Krista (born 1976) and Tricia (born 1974). They married thirteen years later in Carmel, California.

Dennis Franz Photo Gallery

Dennis Franz Photo 1

Dennis Franz Photo 2

Dennis Franz Photo 3

Dennis Franz Photo 4

Dennis Franz Photo 5

Dennis Franz Photo 6

Dennis Franz Photo 7

Dennis Franz Photo 8

Dennis Franz Photo 9

Dennis Franz Photo 10

Dennis Franz Photo 11

Dennis Franz Photo 12

Dennis Franz Photo 13

Dennis Franz Photo 14

Dennis Franz Photo 15

Dennis Franz Photo 16

Dennis Franz Photo 17

Dennis Franz Photo 18

Dennis Franz Photo 19

Dennis Franz Photo 20

Dennis Franz filmography

browse filmography as: actor, producer

1. Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off (1997)
V (voice) Captain Klegghorn

actor

2. Healing the Hate (1996)
TV Host

actor

3. In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion (1992)
TV Bob Bryant

actor

4. Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice (1990)
TV

actor

5. Kiss Shot (1989)
TV Max Fleischer

actor

6. Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Pat Hobby Teamed with Genius (1987)
TV Louie

actor

7. Deadly Messages (1985)
TV Detective Max Lucas

actor

8. "Bay City Blues" (1983)
Angelo Carbone (8 episodes, 1983)

actor

9. Chicago Story (1981)
TV Officer Joe Gilland

actor

10. Dressed to Kill (1980)
Detective Marino

actor

11. A Perfect Couple (1979)
Costa

actor

12. Remember My Name (1978)
Franks

actor

13. Stony Island (1978)
Jerry Domino

actor

14. A Wedding (1978)
Koons

actor

15. The Fury (1978)
Bob Eggleston

actor

16. "Mighty Ducks"
Captain Klegghorn (3 episodes, 1996)

actor

17. "Beverly Hills Buntz"
Norman Buntz (unknown episodes)

actor

18. Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire (1994)
TV (co-producer)

producer

19. We Believe (2009)

20. "America's Top Sleuths" (2006)

21. Above and Beyond (2005)

22. 'NYPD Blue': A Final Tribute (2005)

23. This Old Cub (2004)

24. "TV Land Moguls" (2004)
unknown episodes

25. Love on NYPD Blue (2003)

26. ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003)

27. The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2003)

28. "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003)
2 episodes, 2004-2005

29. Inside 'NYPD Blue': A Decade on the Job (2002)
uncredited

30. The Honeymooners 50th Anniversary Celebration (2002)

31. Hollywood Salutes Nicolas Cage: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2002)

32. Inside TV Land: Cops on Camera (2002)

33. The Making of 'Dressed to Kill' (2001)

34. Slashing 'Dressed to Kill' (2001)

35. 7th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2001)

36. America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001)

37. 6th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2000)

38. To Life! America Celebrates Israel's 50th (1998)

39. City of Angels (1998)

40. Marry Me (1997)

41. American Buffalo (1996)

42. The Ultimate TV Trivia Challenge (1995)

43. People Yearbook '95 (1995)

44. 1st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1995)

45. Texas Justice (1995)

46. Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995)

47. Comic Relief VI (1994)

48. "NYPD Blue" (1993)
261 episodes, 1993-2005

49. The Player (1992)

50. N.Y.P.D. Mounted (1991)

51. Die Harder: The Making of 'Die Hard 2' (1990)

52. Die Hard 2 (1990)

53. The Package (1989)

54. A Fine Mess (1986)

55. "Matlock" (1986)
2 episodes, 1989

56. Runaway Train (1985)
uncredited

57. Body Double (1984)

58. "Scene of the Crime" (1984)
1 episode, 1985

59. "Hunter" (1984)
2 episodes, 1985

60. Psycho II (1983)

61. "Hardcastle and McCormick" (1983)
2 episodes, 1984-1985

62. "The A-Team" (1983)
2 episodes, 1984-1985

63. Scarface (1983)
uncredited

64. "Chicago Story" (1982)
unknown episodes

65. Blow Out (1981)

66. "Hill Street Blues" (1981)
16 episodes, 1983-1987

67. Popeye (1980)

68. Bleacher Bums (1979)

69. Above and Beyond: The Story of Cpl. William T. Perkins, Jr. (2006)
voice Himself

self

70. "NYPD 24/7" (2004)
Narrator

self

71. TV's Most Censored Moments (2002)
TV Himself

self

72. Badge of Courage: Police Officer of the Year (2001)
TV Himself

self

73. Entertainment Tonight Presents: Hill Street Blues - Behind the Badge (2000)
TV Himself

self

74. Influences: From Yesterday to Today (1999)
TV Himself

self

75. TV Guide Looks at Cops (1998)
TV Himself/Host

self

76. Making Angels (1998)
V Himself - 'Messinger'

self

77. 50 Years of Television: A Celebration of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Golden Anniversary (1997)
TV Himself

self

78. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996)
Himself (4 episodes, 1996-2002)

self

79. Springfield's Most Wanted (1995)
TV Himself

self

80. Chicago on Stage (1995)
TV Himself

self

81. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992)
Himself (2 episodes, 2001-2005)

self

82. Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1987)
TV

self

83. "Inside Dish with Rachael Ray"
Himself (1 episode, 2004)

self

Your Ad Here

user comments

dennis has 0 user comments - add a comment