Dennis Franz
Actor; Best Known for his Role in "NYPD Blue"
Franz began his acting career at Chicago’s Organic Theater Company.
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Franz began his acting career at Chicago’s Organic Theater Company. Although he has in the past performed Shakespeare, his “look” led to his being typecast early in his career as a police officer. (By Franz’s own count, the character of Detective Andy Sipowicz was his 27th role as a police officer).
He then guest-starred in shows such as “The A-Team.” Other major roles were on the television series “Hill Street Blues” in which he played two characters over the run of the show. Franz first played the role of Detective Sal Benedetto, a corrupt cop in the 1983 season, who later kills himself. Due to his popularity with fans, he returned in 1985 as Lt. Norm Buntz, remaining until the show’s end in 1987. He starred in the short-lived “Beverly Hills Buntz” as the morally questionable Norman Buntz.
Franz had a small but memorable role as a grouchy movie director in “Body Double.” Franz went on to win four Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Andy Sipowicz on “NYPD Blue.” The character of Sipowicz was ranked No. 23 on Bravo’s 100 Greatest TV Characters list.
In 1994 Franz made a cameo appearance as himself in The Simpsons episode “Homer Badman” – when Homer is accused of sexually harassing a babysitter, the case becomes tabloid fodder, generating an exploitative Fox telemovie, “Homer S.: Portrait of an Ass-Grabber,” in which Franz portrays Homer.
He starred as “Earl”, the abusive husband, in the Dixie Chicks’ music video “Goodbye Earl,” and as the obnoxious Captain Carmine Lorenzo in the 1990 action film “Die Hard 2” and as Nathaniel Messinger in the 1998 film, “City of Angels.”
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MEDTRONIC
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY
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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
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SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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SAP COMPANY
Thank you again, Dr. Kimbrough, for a great presentation, our attendees are still talking about it!
CAMPUS LABS
Dr. Henry Lee's presentation was entertaining, insightful and wise. I, and everyone at Pfizer, especially appreciate the remarks you directed about following your passion and preparing yourself to excel. Thank you, everyone, at PDA for helping to make this happen!
PFIZER
The event was successful! I received many messages expressing how awesome, outstanding and inspiring Ms. Webb-Christburg's speech was."
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST, BOSTON, MLK SPEAKER
Everything went well. Atsuko was very easy to work with and the students enjoyed her performance! Thank you again for your recommendation and I hope to work with you again in the future!
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Dr. Novello left this morning after a very successful event on our campus! Thank you PDA Group for your help from the first phone to the last you were with us every step of the way.
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Jordan Carlos was very very entertaining! A majority of students who answered the event survey indicated they really enjoyed Jordan and definitely will bring him back!
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can't wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
It was a great pleasure to work with PDA Group! The communication was always prompt, friendly and helpful. We loved the speakers and events we booked through Mr. Peter Walker (PDA Group).
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Thank you, Peter, for all your help, you'll be happy to know that the event went incredibly well! Aneesa Ferreira was by far one of the best speakers we've ever had!
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
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