Dennis Franz
| Born | October 28, 1944 |
| Hometown | Maywood, Illinois, United States |
| Net worth | $35 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
| Spouse | Joanie Zeck |
| Parents | Eleanor Schlachta, Franz Schlachta |
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NYPD Blue Star Austin Majors Dead at 27
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue | Nominated |
| 2001 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue | Nominated |
| 2001 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue | Nominated |
| 2000 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue | Nominated |
| 2000 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue | Nominated |
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‘NYPD Blue’ at 30: The cop drama didn’t change TV for good. But it did deliver good TV
Although the hyperbole came mostly from its critics, “NYPD Blue” was supposed to change broadcast television forever, and it didn’t. Yet as the show reaches the 30th anniversary of its premiere, its legacy includes introducing a few new curse words and carefully shot body parts to ABC, and 11 seasons as one of TV’s best crime dramas.
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NYPD Blue Alum’s Cause of Death Revealed
NYPD Blue star Austin Majors’ death was the result of an accidental fentanyl overdose, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. Majors, best known for his role as the son of Dennis Franz’s Detective Andy Sipowicz, died on Feb. 11. At the time, the 27 year old was living at a homeless shelter, …
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'NYPD Blue' star Austin Majors died of fentanyl overdose, coroner determines
Former child actor Austin Majors, who starred in the ABC series "NYPD Blue," died of a fentanyl overdose, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined.
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‘NYPD Blue’ Star Austin Majors Died of Fentanyl Overdose
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Austin Majors Cause Of Death Revealed
Former child star Austin Majors, known for his seven-season run as the young son of star Dennis Franz’s Detective Andy Sipowicz on NYPD Blue, died from an accidental fentanyl overdose. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office listed the cause of death for Austin Setmajor (following his acting career, Majors used his birth surname Setmajer) as …
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SAG Awards: All 14 times TV Drama Actor costars challenged each other [PHOTOS]
In the nearly three decades since “Chicago Hope” costars Héctor Elizondo and Mandy Patinkin were nominated against each other for the inaugural Best TV Drama Actor SAG Award in 1995, another seven pairs and one trio of cast mates have directly faced off in the category. Including five rematches, this makes for a total of …
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'NYPD Blue' Star Dennis Franz Pays Tribute to Co-Star Austin Majors After Death
Majors played Franz's character's son in 'NYPD Blue' for seven seasons.
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Dennis Franz pays tribute to Austin Majors, his late NYPD Blue son
"Austin was always such a joy to have on the set," Franz said in a statement.
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Dennis Franz Remembers His ‘NYPD Blue’ Son Austin Majors: “Always Such A Joy To Have On The Set”
NYPD Blue star Dennis Franz is remembering his costar and TV son Austin Majors, the former child actor who died February 11 at the age of 27. “I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Austin’s passing,” Franz said in a statement. “Austin was always such a joy to have on the set. He […]
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Dennis Franz Pays Tribute to His Late NYPD Blue Son Austin Majors
NYPD Blue‘s Dennis Franz is remembering his TV son Austin Majors, who died over the weekend at age 27. Per TMZ, Majors — who was reportedly living in a homeless shelter — allegedly died after ingesting fentanyl. “I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Austin’s passing,” Franz said in a statement to ET. […]
