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Richard Portnow
Acting

Richard Portnow

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

26 Jan 1947

Age

79 Years

Born In

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Total Projects

164

Years Active

42 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.3 ★

Overview

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Richard Portnow (born January 26, 1947) is a prolific American character actor who played Howard Stern's father, Ben in the movie Private Parts. He has appeared on The Sopranos and many other films, video games, and television shows such as Hannah Montana and Boston Legal.

Filmography

Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws

movie

Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws

2025

Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws

as Oscar Golden

Sinatra! Eternity

movie

Sinatra! Eternity

2025

Sinatra! Eternity

as Walter Winchell

Matlock

tv

Matlock

2024

Matlock

as Judge Colton P. Davidson

Roe v. Wade

movie

Roe v. Wade

2021

Roe v. Wade

as Justice William Douglas

Frank and Ava

movie

Frank and Ava

2020

Frank and Ava

as Walter Winchell

Talking Sopranos

tv

Talking Sopranos

2020

Talking Sopranos

as Self

Stakeout

movie

Stakeout

2019

Stakeout

as Pat Reed

Holly Day

movie

Holly Day

2018

Holly Day

as Benny

Higher Power

movie

Higher Power

2018

Higher Power

as Charles Margrey

Andover

movie

Andover

2018

Andover

as Shamus Trout

The Gliksmans

movie

The Gliksmans

2017

The Gliksmans

as Tim Neuman

Timeless

tv

Timeless

2016

Timeless

as Mayor William Hale Thompson

Café Society

movie

Café Society

2016

Café Society

as Walt

Trumbo

movie

Trumbo

2015

Trumbo

as Louis B. Mayer

CineRaya

movie

Parallel

2015

Parallel

as Stewart

Nanny Cam

movie

Nanny Cam

2014

Nanny Cam

as Detective Jones

This Last Lonely Place

movie

This Last Lonely Place

2014

This Last Lonely Place

as Jason Pure

Oldboy

movie

Oldboy

2013

Oldboy

as Bernie Sharkey

Underdogs

movie

Underdogs

2013

Underdogs

as John Handon II

In the Dark

movie

In the Dark

2013

In the Dark

as Detective Archer

Hitchcock

movie

Hitchcock

2012

Hitchcock

as Barney Balaban

Elementary

tv

Elementary

2012

Elementary

as Eddie Eichorn

CineRaya

movie

A Night of Nightmares

2012

A Night of Nightmares

as Cliff Tanner

2 Jacks

movie

2 Jacks

2012

2 Jacks

as Lorenzo

Imaginary Friend

movie

Imaginary Friend

2012

Imaginary Friend

as Dan

The Christmas Pageant

movie

The Christmas Pageant

2011

The Christmas Pageant

as Leo Brenner

Grimm

tv

Grimm

2011

Grimm

as Daniel Troyer

Suits

tv

Suits

2011

Suits

as Pete Kreeling

Franklin & Bash

tv

Franklin & Bash

2011

Franklin & Bash

as Richard Kohl

Shameless

tv

Shameless

2011

Shameless

as Johnny Boxcars

Hawaii Five-0

tv

Hawaii Five-0

2010

Hawaii Five-0

as Creed's Attorney

Outlaw

tv

Outlaw

2010

Outlaw

as Sen. Sidney Vidalin

The Wish List

movie

The Wish List

2010

The Wish List

as Lenny

How to Make It in America

tv

How to Make It in America

2010

How to Make It in America

Killer by Nature

movie

Killer by Nature

2010

Killer by Nature

as Walter

Law Abiding Citizen

movie

Law Abiding Citizen

2009

Law Abiding Citizen

as Bill Reynolds

The Good Wife

tv

The Good Wife

2009

The Good Wife

as Judge Ben Margovski

Life Is Hot in Cracktown

movie

Life Is Hot in Cracktown

2009

Life Is Hot in Cracktown

as Guy from 4 K

Parks and Recreation

tv

Parks and Recreation

2009

Parks and Recreation

as Mitch Savner

The Minis

movie

The Minis

2009

The Minis

as Jack

Castle

tv

Castle

2009

Castle

as Milt Boyle

Under New Management

movie

Under New Management

2009

Under New Management

as Carmello Conforte

The Spirit

movie

The Spirit

2008

The Spirit

as Donenfeld

Good Time Max

movie

Good Time Max

2008

Good Time Max

as Head Administrator

The Mentalist

tv

The Mentalist

2008

The Mentalist

as Phil

Tinker Bell

movie

Tinker Bell

2008

Tinker Bell

as Minister of Autumn (voice)

Chasing Robert

movie

Chasing Robert

2007

Chasing Robert

as Ed Thorton

Perfect Stranger

movie

Perfect Stranger

2007

Perfect Stranger

as Narron

Dirt

tv

Dirt

2007

Dirt

as Teddy Jick

The Indian

movie

The Indian

2007

The Indian

as Elliot

National Lampoon's TV: The Movie

movie

National Lampoon's TV: The Movie

2006

National Lampoon's TV: The Movie

as Sergeant

Hannah Montana

tv

Hannah Montana

2006

Hannah Montana

as Marty Kline

Find Me Guilty

movie

Find Me Guilty

2006

Find Me Guilty

as Max Novardis

Meet the Mobsters

movie

Meet the Mobsters

2005

Meet the Mobsters

as Jerry Kaminski

Trump Unauthorized

movie

Trump Unauthorized

2005

Trump Unauthorized

as Mayor Ed Koch

Grey's Anatomy

tv

Grey's Anatomy

2005

Grey's Anatomy

as Saul Schmitt

Under the City

movie

Under the City

2005

Under the City

as Minks

Boston Legal

tv

Boston Legal

2004

Boston Legal

as Judge Peter Harding

Tony n' Tina's Wedding

movie

Tony n' Tina's Wedding

2004

Tony n' Tina's Wedding

as Vinnie Black

Cold Case

tv

Cold Case

2003

Cold Case

as Oscar Anderson (2008)

Las Vegas

tv

Las Vegas

2003

Las Vegas

as Lester Colette

Nip/Tuck

tv

Nip/Tuck

2003

Nip/Tuck

as Manny Caldarelo

Nip/Tuck

tv

Nip/Tuck

2003

Nip/Tuck

as Manny Caldarello

Poolhall Junkies

movie

Poolhall Junkies

2002

Poolhall Junkies

as Toupee Jay

The Shield

tv

The Shield

2002

The Shield

as Jim Wright

Double Bang

movie

Double Bang

2001

Double Bang

as Lieutenant Shatkin

Zigs

movie

Zigs

2001

Zigs

as Arnold Zigman

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

movie

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

2001

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

as Harry Prince

The Unscarred

movie

The Unscarred

2000

The Unscarred

as Tommy Matolla

The Ghost of Spoon River

movie

The Ghost of Spoon River

2000

The Ghost of Spoon River

as Agent Cicarelli

Happy Accidents

movie

Happy Accidents

2000

Happy Accidents

as Trip

Fallen Arches

movie

Fallen Arches

2000

Fallen Arches

as Nicky Kaplan

Witness Protection

movie

Witness Protection

1999

Witness Protection

as Niko

Ryan Caulfield: Year One

tv

Ryan Caulfield: Year One

1999

Ryan Caulfield: Year One

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

movie

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

1999

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

as Handsome Frank

Judging Amy

tv

Judging Amy

1999

Judging Amy

as AAG Charles Novotny

The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All

movie

The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All

1999

The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All

as Vincent Lo Russo

Ballad of the Nightingale

movie

Ballad of the Nightingale

1999

Ballad of the Nightingale

as Arnie D'Angelo

Road Kill

movie

Road Kill

1999

Road Kill

as Charboneau

The Sopranos

tv

The Sopranos

1999

The Sopranos

as Attorney Melvoin

The Sopranos

tv

The Sopranos

1999

The Sopranos

as Harold 'Mel' Melvoin

Lured Innocence

movie

Lured Innocence

1998

Lured Innocence

as Jack Shelby

Postal Worker

movie

Postal Worker

1998

Postal Worker

as Dr. Nicolas Brink

Milo

movie

Milo

1998

Milo

as Lieutenant Parker

Desert Thunder

movie

Desert Thunder

1998

Desert Thunder

as Adm. Le Clair

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

movie

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

1998

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

as Wine Colored Tuxedo

My Giant

movie

My Giant

1998

My Giant

as Producer

Shadow of Doubt

movie

Shadow of Doubt

1998

Shadow of Doubt

as Marvin Helm

Guy

movie

Guy

1997

Guy

as Al

Bella Mafia

movie

Bella Mafia

1997

Bella Mafia

as Anthony Moreno

Mad City

movie

Mad City

1997

Mad City

as Brackett's Agent

Private Parts

movie

Private Parts

1997

Private Parts

as Ben Stern

EZ Streets

tv

EZ Streets

1996

EZ Streets

as Frank Collero

Spin City

tv

Spin City

1996

Spin City

as Mr. Paterno

Bogus

movie

Bogus

1996

Bogus

as M. Clay Thrasher

CineRaya

movie

Donor Unknown

1995

Donor Unknown

as Hal Cooney

JAG

tv

JAG

1995

JAG

as Sibby Lonegro

Se7en

movie

Se7en

1995

Se7en

as Dr. Beardsley

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning

movie

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning

1995

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning

as Monaghan

Man of the House

movie

Man of the House

1995

Man of the House

as Joey Renda

S.F.W.

movie

S.F.W.

1995

S.F.W.

as Gerald Parsley

Lipstick Camera

movie

Lipstick Camera

1994

Lipstick Camera

as Detective Vorkopich

Across the Moon

movie

Across the Moon

1994

Across the Moon

as Roy

Trial by Jury

movie

Trial by Jury

1994

Trial by Jury

as Leo Greco

Dragstrip Girl

movie

Dragstrip Girl

1994

Dragstrip Girl

as Det. Dryden

Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice

movie

Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice

1994

Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice

The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!

movie

The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!

1993

The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!

as Robert L. Ripley

The Nanny

tv

The Nanny

1993

The Nanny

as Phillipe

Boy Meets World

tv

Boy Meets World

1993

Boy Meets World

as Stan

Based on an Untrue Story

movie

Based on an Untrue Story

1993

Based on an Untrue Story

as Disturbing Caller

Dave's World

tv

Dave's World

1993

Dave's World

as Leon

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

tv

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

1993

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

as Barry Barker

Night Eyes 3

movie

Night Eyes 3

1993

Night Eyes 3

as Kaplan

Heart and Souls

movie

Heart and Souls

1993

Heart and Souls

as Max Marco

Fallen Angels

tv

Fallen Angels

1993

Fallen Angels

as Jack Malkov

Walker, Texas Ranger

tv

Walker, Texas Ranger

1993

Walker, Texas Ranger

as Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney

Home Free

tv

Home Free

1993

Home Free

as Vic

There Goes the Neighborhood

movie

There Goes the Neighborhood

1992

There Goes the Neighborhood

as Marty Rollins

Mad About You

tv

Mad About You

1992

Mad About You

as Arthur

Sister Act

movie

Sister Act

1992

Sister Act

as Willy

Beethoven

movie

Beethoven

1992

Beethoven

as Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)

Father of the Bride

movie

Father of the Bride

1991

Father of the Bride

as Al - the Tux Salesman

For the Boys

movie

For the Boys

1991

For the Boys

as Milt, Recording Studio

The Commish

tv

The Commish

1991

The Commish

The New WKRP in Cincinnati

tv

The New WKRP in Cincinnati

1991

The New WKRP in Cincinnati

Barton Fink

movie

Barton Fink

1991

Barton Fink

as Detective Mastrionotti

Dinosaurs

tv

Dinosaurs

1991

Dinosaurs

as Mel Luster (voice)

Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster

movie

Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster

1991

Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster

as Dave Barrett

Kindergarten Cop

movie

Kindergarten Cop

1990

Kindergarten Cop

as Captain Salazar

Havana

movie

Havana

1990

Havana

as Mike MacClaney

Tune in Tomorrow...

movie

Tune in Tomorrow...

1990

Tune in Tomorrow...

as Uncle Luke

Dream On

tv

Dream On

1990

Dream On

as Roy

Chattahoochee

movie

Chattahoochee

1990

Chattahoochee

as Dr. Debner

Meet the Hollowheads

movie

Meet the Hollowheads

1989

Meet the Hollowheads

as Mr. Crabneck

Seinfeld

tv

Seinfeld

1989

Seinfeld

as Ray

Peter Gunn

movie

Peter Gunn

1989

Peter Gunn

as Spiros

A Deadly Silence

movie

A Deadly Silence

1989

A Deadly Silence

as D.A. Ed Jablonski

Say Anything...

movie

Say Anything...

1989

Say Anything...

as Agent Stewart

Original Sin

movie

Original Sin

1989

Original Sin

as Vincent

Twins

movie

Twins

1988

Twins

as Chop Shop Owner

Something Is Out There

tv

Something Is Out There

1988

Something Is Out There

Dear John

tv

Dear John

1988

Dear John

as Harry

In Dangerous Company

movie

In Dangerous Company

1988

In Dangerous Company

as Kellog

Good Morning, Vietnam

movie

Good Morning, Vietnam

1987

Good Morning, Vietnam

as Dan 'The Man' Levitan

Hiding Out

movie

Hiding Out

1987

Hiding Out

as Mr. Lessig

Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam

movie

Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam

1987

Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam

as Harry Long

Beauty and the Beast

tv

Beauty and the Beast

1987

Beauty and the Beast

as Naj

Wiseguy

tv

Wiseguy

1987

Wiseguy

The Oldest Rookie

tv

The Oldest Rookie

1987

The Oldest Rookie

The Squeeze

movie

The Squeeze

1987

The Squeeze

as Ruben

The House of Blue Leaves

movie

The House of Blue Leaves

1987

The House of Blue Leaves

as Billy Einhorn

Almost Partners

movie

Almost Partners

1987

Almost Partners

as Nicky

Tin Men

movie

Tin Men

1987

Tin Men

as Carly

Radio Days

movie

Radio Days

1987

Radio Days

as Sy

Wanted: Dead or Alive

movie

Wanted: Dead or Alive

1987

Wanted: Dead or Alive

as Agent

Courage

movie

Courage

1986

Courage

as Frankie Ce De Baca

The Equalizer

tv

The Equalizer

1985

The Equalizer

as Police Lieutenant

The Equalizer

tv

The Equalizer

1985

The Equalizer

as Detective

Desperately Seeking Susan

movie

Desperately Seeking Susan

1985

Desperately Seeking Susan

as Party Guest

Murder, She Wrote

tv

Murder, She Wrote

1984

Murder, She Wrote

as Walter Pell

Tales from the Darkside

tv

Tales from the Darkside

1984

Tales from the Darkside

as Curtis

Murder, She Wrote

tv

Murder, She Wrote

1984

Murder, She Wrote

as Lt. Walt Murphy

Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer

movie

Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer

1983

Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer

as Bartender

CineRaya

tv

Untitled Snowfall Spinoff

TBA

Untitled Snowfall Spinoff

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