Dennis Franz won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series 4 times (1994, 1996, 1997, 1999).
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue | 1 · 2 |
| 1997 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue | 1 · 2 |
| 1996 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue | 1 · 2 |
| 1994 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue | 1 · 2 |