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| Andy Sipowicz | |
|---|---|
| NYPD Blue character | |
 Dennis Franz as Det. Andy Sipowicz Season 2 Promotional Photo | |
| First appearance | "Pilot" |
| Last appearance | "Moving Day" |
| Portrayed by | Dennis Franz |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Title | Detective (promoted to sergeant in season 12) |
| Occupation | NYPD Detective |
| Spouse | Katie Sipowicz (ex-wife) Sylvia Costas (wife, deceased) Connie McDowell (wife) |
| Children | Andy Sipowicz Jr. (son, deceased) Theo Sipowicz (son) Matthew Sipowicz (son) Michelle Sipowicz (daughter) |
| Nationality | Polish/American |
Andrew Sipowicz Sr.[1][2] is a fictional character on the popular ABC television series NYPD Blue. Andy began as the secondary focus of a more ensemble-like show, but by the middle of Season 6 he is the clear protagonist of the show and receives the main storyline in every episode. Dennis Franz portrayed the character for its entire run.[3]