Dennis Franz


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BirthDate
BirthPlace
10/27/1944
Maywood, IL
  • The things they say
    By: WENN.com Source May 22, 2012 1:15pm EST
    "I have always been extremely proud to be one of the brave... The people that I was with, I considered the brave, and anyone who took those chances, I am extremely proud to be associated with those men and women who served." Former Nypd Blue star Dennis Franz is proud to have served in the U.S. military. The actor served in Vietnam.
  • Exclusive Interview: 'Attack the Block' Star John Boyega
    By: Thomas Leupp July 07, 2011 10:21am EST
    We chat with the breakout star of Joe Cornish's much-buzzed-about directorial debut.
  • Franz pays tribute, pokes fun at NYPD Blue co-star Smits
    By: WENN.com Source October 01, 2010 5:00am EST
    There was a brief Nypd Blue reunion of sorts on TV in America on Thursday morning (30Sep10) when Dennis Franz phoned in to Access Hollywood Live to chat to former cop partner and show guest Jimmy Smits.
  • Lady in the Water Review
    By: Kit Bowen July 21, 2006 5:13am EST
    The fantastical Lady in the Water—M. Night Shyamalan’s most wildly imaginative yet obscure work to date—will probably disappoint those looking for that certain Shyamalan je n’sais quoi. Still, you can’t fault the guy for being a true original.
  • Dennis Franz to Serve as Parade Grand Marshal
    By: WENN.com Source December 02, 2005 12:10pm EST
    Former NYPD Blue star Dennis Franz has signed up to serve as grand marshal of Santa Barbara, California's holiday parade.
  • 2005 SAG Nominations Announced
    By: Scott Huver January 21, 2005 8:55am EST
    Actors in Los Angeles may be used to getting up earlier than most mere mortals to make their set call times and hit the makeup chairs and wardrobe trailers. But Desperate Housewives star James Denton's wee-hours rise to announce this year's 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award nominations on Tuesday came with an extra special reward: not only did he get to reveal that his co-star Teri Hatcher was in the running in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series category, Denton
  • News, April 30: Michael Jackson Pleads Not Guilty, Actor Quits Film Over Animal Killing, Christina Aguilera Cancels Tour, More...
    By: Guylaine Cadorette April 30, 2004 1:11pm EST
    Michael Jackson pleaded not guilty today in a Santa Maria, Calif., court to charges of child molestation and conspiracy involving child abduction and extortion. Also: John C. Reilly Lars von Trier Manderlay Mary-Kate Olsen Ashley Olsen Christina Aguilera Ben Affleck Angelina Jolie Jessica Dee Darren James PRISM awards Billy Bob Thornton Bad News Bears
  • Telethon strikes a chord
    By: Leigh Johnson September 23, 2001 11:55am EST
    America: A Tribute to Heroes struck a chord with America as celebs like got together for a solemn night of fundraising.
  • Quote of the Day: Franz on partners
    By: Guylaine Cadorette August 10, 2001 8:13am EST
    Dennis Franz on his NYPD Blue partners
  • 'American Beauty' Blooms at SAG Nominations
    By: Fiona Ng July 23, 2001 9:52am EST
    SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2000 -- "American Beauty," the dark existential comedy set in Anywhere, Suburbia, led the pack as nominations were announced today for the 6th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, honoring performances in both film and TV acting. The film picked up four nominations, including a best actor nod for Kevin Spacey, a best actress one for Annette Bening and a best supporting actor one for Chris Cooper. The "Beauty" cast also was singled out for an ensemble acting nominatio