Richard Portnow
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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.
Acted in
Athena Saves Christmas
2024
as Oscar Golden
Roe v. Wade
2021
as Justice William Douglas
Frank and Ava
2020
Frank and Ava
2020
as Walter Winchell
Stakeout
2019
as Pat Reed
Holly Day
2018
as Benny
Higher Power
2018
as Charles Margrey
Andover
2018
as Shamus Trout
Timeless
2016
as Mayor William Hale Thompson
Café Society
2016
as Walt
Trumbo
2015
as Louis B. Mayer
Parallel
2015
as Stewart
Nanny Cam
2014
as Detective Jones
This Last Lonely Place
2014
as Jason Pure
Oldboy
2013
as Bernie Sharkey
Underdogs
2013
as John Handon II
In the Dark
2013
as Detective Archer
Hitchcock
2012
as Barney Balaban
Elementary
2012
as Eddie Eichorn
A Night of Nightmares
2012
as Cliff Tanner
2 Jacks
2012
as Lorenzo
Imaginary Friend
2012
as Dan
The Christmas Pageant
2011
as Leo Brenner
Grimm
2011
as Daniel Troyer
Suits
2011
as Pete Kreeling
Shameless
2011
as Johnny Boxcars
Outlaw
2010
as Sen. Sidney Vidalin
The Wish List
2010
as Lenny
How to Make It in America
2010
Killer by Nature
2010
as Walter
Law Abiding Citizen
2009
as Bill Reynolds
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
2009
as Guy from 4 K
Parks and Recreation
2009
as Mitch Savner
The Minis
2009
as Jack
Castle
2009
as Milt Boyle
Under New Management
2009
as Carmello Conforte
The Spirit
2008
as Donenfeld
Good Time Max
2008
as Head Administrator
The Mentalist
2008
as Phil
Tinker Bell
2008
as Minister of Autumn (voice)
Chasing Robert
2007
as Ed Thorton
Perfect Stranger
2007
as Narron
Dirt
2007
The Indian
2007
as Elliot
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
2006
as Sergeant
Hannah Montana
2006
as Marty Kline
Find Me Guilty
2006
as Max Novardis
Meet the Mobsters
2005
as Jerry Kaminski
Trump Unauthorized
2005
as Mayor Ed Koch
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Saul Schmitt
Under the City
2005
as Minks
Boston Legal
2004
as Judge Peter Harding
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
2004
as Vinnie Black
Cold Case
2003
as Oscar Anderson (2008)
Las Vegas
2003
Nip/Tuck
2003
Poolhall Junkies
2002
as Toupee Jay
The Shield
2002
as Jim Wright
Double Bang
2001
as Lieutenant Shatkin
Zigs
2001
as Arnold Zigman
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
2001
as Harry Prince
The Unscarred
2000
as Tommy Matolla
The Ghost of Spoon River
2000
as Agent Cicarelli
Lured Innocence
2000
as Jack Shelby
Happy Accidents
2000
as Trip
Fallen Arches
2000
as Nicky Kaplan
Witness Protection
1999
as Niko
Ryan Caulfield: Year One
1999
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
1999
as Handsome Frank
Judging Amy
1999
as AAG Charles Novotny
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
1999
as Vincent Lo Russo
Ballad of the Nightingale
1999
as Arnie D'Angelo
Road Kill
1999
as Charboneau
The Sopranos
1999
as Attorney Melvoin
The Sopranos
1999
as Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
Postal Worker
1998
as Dr. Nicolas Brink
Milo
1998
as Lieutenant Parker
Desert Thunder
1998
as Adm. Le Clair
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
1998
as Wine Colored Tuxedo
My Giant
1998
as Producer
Shadow of Doubt
1998
as Marvin Helm
Guy
1997
as Al
Bella Mafia
1997
as Anthony Moreno
Mad City
1997
as Brackett's Agent
Private Parts
1997
as Ben Stern
EZ Streets
1996
as Det. Frank Collero
Spin City
1996
as Mr. Paterno
Bogus
1996
as M. Clay Thrasher
Donor Unknown
1995
as Hal Cooney
JAG
1995
as Sibby Lonegro
Se7en
1995
as Dr. Beardsley
Across the Moon
1995
as Roy
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
1995
as Monaghan
Man of the House
1995
as Joey Renda
Lipstick Camera
1994
as Detective Vorkopich
S.F.W.
1994
as Gerald Parsley
Trial by Jury
1994
as Leo Greco
Dragstrip Girl
1994
as Det. Dryden
Rebel Highway
1994
as Det. Dryden
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
1994
The Nanny
1993
as Phillipe
Boy Meets World
1993
Based on an Untrue Story
1993
as Disturbing Caller
Dave's World
1993
as Leon
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
Night Eyes 3
1993
as Kaplan
Heart and Souls
1993
as Max Marco
Fallen Angels
1993
as Jack Malkov
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
Home Free
1993
as Vic
There Goes the Neighborhood
1992
as Marty Rollins
Mad About You
1992
as Arthur
Sister Act
1992
as Willy
Beethoven
1992
as Man with Gun in Briefcase (uncredited)
Father of the Bride
1991
as Al - the Tux Salesman
For the Boys
1991
as Milt, Recording Studio
The Commish
1991
The New WKRP in Cincinnati
1991
Barton Fink
1991
as Det. Mastrionotti
Dinosaurs
1991
as Mel Luster (voice)
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
1991
as Dave Barrett
Kindergarten Cop
1990
as Captain Salazar
Havana
1990
as Mike MacClaney
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990
as Uncle Luke
Dream On
1990
as Roy
Chattahoochee
1990
as Dr. Debner
Meet the Hollowheads
1989
as Mr. Crabneck
Seinfeld
1989
as Ray
Peter Gunn
1989
as Spiros
A Deadly Silence
1989
as D.A. Ed Jablonski
Say Anything...
1989
as Agent Stewart
Original Sin
1989
as Vincent
Twins
1988
as Chop Shop Owner
Something Is Out There
1988
Dear John
1988
as Harry
In Dangerous Company
1988
as Kellog
Good Morning, Vietnam
1987
as Dan 'The Man' Levitan
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
1987
as Harry Long
Beauty and the Beast
1987
Wiseguy
1987
The Oldest Rookie
1987
The Squeeze
1987
as Ruben
The House of Blue Leaves
1987
as Billy Einhorn
Tin Men
1987
as Carly
Radio Days
1987
as Sy
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1987
as Agent
Courage
1986
as Frankie Ce De Baca
The Equalizer
1985
as Police Lieutenant
The Equalizer
1985
as Detective
Desperately Seeking Susan
1985
as Party Guest
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Walter Pell
Tales from the Darkside
1984
as Curtis
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Lt. Walt Murphy
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
1983
as Bartender