It is trash, but it gives some people the wrong impression needlessly. When I first heard this I sort of laughed and then I thought, Wait. There's no competition between the two of us. "That's something I wouldn't feel the slightest bit about. "I know the attraction he has for ladies," Franz says. (" NYPD Blue' star is green with envy," as one Chicago television tattler put it.) Franz finds the stories annoying. Lately the gossip mills have gleefully churned out stories suggesting that Franz is jealous of the smoldering sex appeal of his new television partner, Jimmy Smits. "One of the snappier guys on the golf course." "He's a pretty natty guy," Mantegna says. He talks better than Sipowicz and, though he is dressed for the show this afternoon, his friends say he dresses better too. So now it's almost as if he's taking a quiz and knows the answers, but he's too polite to make you feel dumb for asking. There have been a lot of interviews lately - what with the hit ABC series, the controversy over the dirty words and the bare buns, the flap over his redheaded ex-partner, the Emmy, the Golden Globe. He answers quickly, without weighing and sifting his words. He wants to understand the question, and he'll meet you at least halfway. In person, he is better looking: more relaxed, yet somehow more contained. His character reveals himself through his eyes, which can narrow into a cold squint of disgust or open to reveal a reluctant vulnerability. On-screen, he is all nervous gestures and glances. For lack of other terms, they've labeled it sex symbol.' " "You don't have to be physically attractive to be attractive. "I represent the average guy," Franz says. "I think a lot of guys live vicariously through him and enjoy the fact that he is somewhat of a sex symbol," says actor Joe Mantegna, who has been Franz's best friend for more than 20 years. Unprepossessing man fall in love is resonating with both sexes. And something about watching this awkward, But Sipowicz is just about the first role that gives Franz a chance to get romantic. And one included a picture in a bathing suit - a little bikini!"Īndy Sipowicz is Franz's 28th cop role (tonight he departs from his usual fare, portraying famed trial lawyer Richard "Racehorse" Haynes in the ABC miniseries "Texas Justice"). and I've gotten several pretty explicit letters from young girls. "I would expect it from middle-aged, elderly women. "I've been shocked at some of the mail I get," he says. They respond to the hard parts of my character."īut now the postman also brings some real fan mail. "I usually get letters from guys in prisons," says Franz, seated in his trailer on the Fox lot during a short break from shooting. But ever since the burly "NYPD Blue" character stepped in the shower for a soapy encounter with his on-screen love, Dennis Franz's image has become - steamy. Sign up for a free membership to have job postings, guides and advice, and more delivered directly to your inbox.With face like a pie pan and a body like the Pillsbury Doughboy, this is not what an actor would expect as he cruises past his 50th birthday. Whether you want to learn more about other famous veterans, polish up your resume, find veteran job fairs in your area, or connect with employers looking to hire veterans, can help. Want to Learn About More Famous Veterans? Aside from enjoying retirement, he's been active in promoting numerous causes such as breast and ovarian cancer research, RADD (Recording Artists, Actors and Athletes Against Drunk Driving), wildlife preservation and more. Since the conclusion of "NYPD Blue," Franz has largely stepped away from the spotlight. "This one was a wonderful experience, which will be hard to top, and It's caused me to turn down several good film opportunities because of the schedule." "I am not interested in considering another TV series," Franz said. When the series concluded, Franz expressed heartfelt, strong feelings about leaving. He was nominated for an Emmy as "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series" eight times, winning four. His success on "NYPD Blue" highlighted his entire career.
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