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Dennis Franz

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Dennis Franz Biography

DENNIS FRANZ
  • Birth Name: Dennis Franz Schlachta
  • Birth Place: Maywood, IL
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/28/1944, Scorpio
  • Profession: Actor; writer
Dennis Franz Fast Facts:
  • Did a tour of duty in Vietnam.
  • Worked briefly as a Chicago postman.
  • Joined the Organic Theatre Company in 1972 with Joe Mantegna.
  • Cast in 1977's A Wedding by Robert Altman, who encouraged him to pursue an acting career in Los Angeles.
  • His first character on Hill Street Blues was killed off so he could join another Steven Bochco series, Bay City Blues.
  • As of 2006, he has played a cop 28 times in his career.
  • Wore a wig and zombie make-up as "Earl" in the Dixie Chicks' 1999 video "Goodbye Earl."
    Dennis Franz Relationships:
  • Eleanor Schlachta - Mother
  • Franz Schlachta - Father
  • Heidi Deigl - Sister
  • Joanie Zeck - Wife
  • Krista - Stepdaughter
  • Marlene Schraut - Sister
  • Tricia - Stepdaughter

  • Dennis Franz Awards:
  • 1993 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
  • 1995 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Winner
  • 1994 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
  • 1995 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 1996 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor for a Drama Series - Winner
  • 1997 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
  • 1998 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 1999 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
  • 2000 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 2001 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee

  • College:
  • Attended Wilber Wright College, Chicago, IL; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (BA in Speech and Drama, 1968)
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