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 Everyone needs to be proactive and know the various warning signs of cancer. Early detection and research to make detection easier at earlier stages, along with the treatments needs, is still a must. I salute all those winning the battle. I consider myself fortunate that I`ve been able to find a character that people have responded to.
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In a perfect world, you would be able to hold onto everyone. But It`s not realistic. The changes with NYPD have been progressive and have taken the show to new levels.
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For lack of a better term, they`ve labeled me a sex symbol. It`s flattering. It should happen to every bald, overweight guy.
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When he realized who he`d pulled over, the policeman shook his head in disbelief. He told me of all people I should know better. He gave me a real dressing down, but let me go.
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My doctor asked me if I smoked, and I said only when I`m working, golfing, or drinking. Then I realized the only time I don`t smoke is when I`m home. I didn`t even realize I`d become a smoker.
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I am not interested in considering another TV series. 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.
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Coming from Chicago, I like a white Christmas.
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I respect people and expect that kind of respect back.
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I always liked the smell of a smoke-filled room. I think it`s a good smell.
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One of the things I had a hard time getting used to when I came to California in `78 was Santa Claus in shorts.
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I`m not one of these actors who feels a pressing need to direct, and I have no plans to do it.
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Changes have taken place since year one. When Caruso left, that was a big change. We`ve been able to adapt nicely. It`s given us new opportunities for different characters and story lines.
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I`ll miss the relationships I have built with these actors. I`ll miss the devotion we have to this work. Over this length of time, the tendency is to think it will never end.
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I`ll miss the comments from the people on the street who love the show and who have felt its impact on the culture. I won`t miss the shooting schedule, though!
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I was so emotional. Choked up. I could hardly talk all day. I`ll be cleaning out my trailer and saying goodbye soon, realizing what a wonderful experience this has been.
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For lack of a better term, they`ve labeled me a sex symbol. It`s flattering and it should happen to every bald, overweight guy.
Trivia
Best known by the public for his starring role as Det. Andy Sipowicz on "NYPD Blue" (1993).
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His former "NYPD Blue" (1993) co-star, David Caruso, is currently the star of "CSI: Miami" (2002), the spin-off of William Petersen`s series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000). Franz and Petersen co-presented an award at the 2004 Emmys.
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Andy Sipowicz, Franz`s character on "NYPD Blue" (1993), was ranked #31 in TV Guide`s list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue].
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He and Jimmy Smits began their association with Steven Bochco in the 1980s.
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Hobbies: Snow-skis, plays golf and gives time and talent to charitable organizations.
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Was a mailman before becoming an actor
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Is an animal lover, has a dog named Bigelow.
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Is a board member of the National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance
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In high school, he was active in baseball, football and swimming
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By 11th grade, he tried out for a part in a school play called, "The Crucible," because his girlfriend was auditioning. He won the part, but his girlfriend didn`t
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Attended Wright Junior College and Southern Illinois University, with a major in speech and theater
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Franz`s own recipes are included in "The Cop Cookbook" by Greta Garner-Hewitt, Ken Beck and Jim Clark, published in 1997.
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Frequently plays cops
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Served 11 months in Vietnam with the 82nd and 101st Airborne divisions.
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Always travels with a pet bird.
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Children: Tricia and Krista
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Before entering "Hill Street Blues" (1981), as Norm Buntz, appeared as Sal Benedetto for a few episodes.
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Spouse., Joanie Zeck (1 April 1995 - present)
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