Richard Portnow
- Born
- January 26, 1947 (79 years old)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2025Dog Patrol: Operation Santa PawsFilm · Oscar Golden
- 2025Sinatra! EternityFilm · Walter Winchell
- 2024MatlockSeries · Judge Colton P. Davidson★ 7.0
- 2021Roe v. WadeFilm · Justice William Douglas★ 5.6
- 2019StakeoutFilm · Pat Reed
- 2018Holly DayFilm · Benny
- 2018Frank and AvaFilm · Walter Winchell
- 2018Higher PowerFilm · Charles Margrey★ 5.1
- 2018AndoverFilm · Shamus Trout★ 5.2
- 2017The GliksmansFilm · Tim Neuman
- 2016TimelessSeries · Mayor William Hale Thompson★ 7.2
- 2016Café SocietyFilm · Walt★ 6.4
- 2015TrumboFilm · Louis B. Mayer★ 7.2
- 2015ParallelParallelFilm · Stewart
- 2014Nanny CamFilm · Detective Jones★ 5.5
- 2014This Last Lonely PlaceFilm · Jason Pure
- 2013OldboyFilm · Bernie Sharkey★ 5.9
- 2013UnderdogsFilm · John Handon II★ 5.6
- 2013DukeFilm · Carroll Green
- 2013In the DarkFilm · Detective Archer
- 2012HitchcockFilm · Barney Balaban★ 6.6
- 2012ElementarySeries · Eddie Eichorn★ 7.6
- 2012A Night of NightmaresA Night of NightmaresFilm · Cliff Tanner
- 20122 JacksFilm · Lorenzo★ 5.2
- 2012Imaginary FriendFilm · Dan★ 4.7
- 2011The Christmas PageantFilm · Leo Brenner
- 2011GrimmSeries · Daniel Troyer★ 8.3
- 2011SuitsSeries · Pete Kreeling★ 8.2
- 2011Franklin & BashSeries · Richard Kohl★ 7.3
- 2011ShamelessSeries · Johnny Boxcars★ 8.2
- 2010Hawaii Five-0Series · Creed's Attorney★ 7.7
- 2010OutlawSeries · Sen. Sidney Vidalin
- 2010The Wish ListFilm · Lenny★ 6.5
- 2010How to Make It in AmericaSeries★ 7.2
- 2010Killer by NatureFilm · Walter
- 2009Law Abiding CitizenFilm · Bill Reynolds★ 7.4
- 2009The Good WifeSeries · Judge Ben Margovski★ 7.6
- 2009Life Is Hot in CracktownFilm · Guy from 4 K
- 2009Parks and RecreationSeries · Mitch Savner★ 8.1
- 2009The MinisFilm · Jack
- 2009CastleSeries · Milt Boyle★ 8.0
- 2009Under New ManagementFilm · Carmello Conforte
- 2008The SpiritFilm · Donenfeld★ 4.8
- 2008Good Time MaxFilm · Head Administrator★ 5.4
- 2008The MentalistSeries · Phil★ 8.4
- 2008Tinker BellFilm · Minister of Autumn (voice)★ 7.0
- 2007Chasing RobertFilm · Ed Thorton
- 2007Perfect StrangerFilm · Narron★ 5.8
- 2007DirtSeries · Teddy Jick★ 6.7
- 2007The IndianFilm · Elliot
- 2006National Lampoon's TV: The MovieFilm · Sergeant★ 4.5
- 2006Hannah MontanaSeries · Marty Kline★ 7.1
- 2006Find Me GuiltyFilm · Max Novardis★ 6.5
- 2005Meet the MobstersFilm · Jerry Kaminski
- 2005Trump UnauthorizedFilm · Mayor Ed Koch
- 2005Grey's AnatomySeries · Saul Schmitt★ 8.2
- 2005Under the CityFilm · Minks
- 2004Boston LegalSeries · Judge Peter Harding★ 7.9
- 2004Tony n' Tina's WeddingFilm · Vinnie Black
- 2003Cold CaseSeries · Oscar Anderson (2008)★ 7.7
- 2003Las VegasSeries · Lester Colette★ 7.0
- 2003Nip/TuckSeries · Manny Caldarelo, Manny Caldarello★ 7.2
- 2002Poolhall JunkiesFilm · Toupee Jay★ 6.4
- 2002The ShieldSeries · Jim Wright★ 8.2
- 2001Double BangFilm · Lieutenant Shatkin
- 2001ZigsFilm · Arnold Zigman
- 2001Laughter on the 23rd FloorFilm · Harry
- 2000The UnscarredFilm · Tommy Matolla
- 2000The Ghost of Spoon RiverFilm · Agent Cicarelli
- 2000Happy AccidentsFilm · Trip★ 6.8
- 2000Fallen ArchesFilm · Nicky Kaplan
- 1999Witness ProtectionFilm · Niko★ 6.3
- 1999Ryan Caulfield: Year OneSeries
- 1999Ghost Dog: The Way of the SamuraiFilm · Handsome Frank★ 7.3
- 1999Judging AmySeries · AAG Charles Novotny★ 7.5
- 1999The Substitute 3: Winner Takes AllFilm · Vincent Lo Russo★ 5.3
- 1999Ballad of the NightingaleFilm · Arnie D'Angelo
- 1999Road KillFilm · Charboneau
- 1999The SopranosSeries · Attorney Melvoin, Harold 'Mel' Melvoin★ 8.7
- 1998Lured InnocenceFilm · Jack Shelby
- 1998Postal WorkerFilm · Dr. Nicolas Brink
- 1998MiloFilm · Lieutenant Parker★ 4.4
- 1998Desert ThunderFilm · Adm. Le Clair
- 1998Fear and Loathing in Las VegasFilm · Wine Colored Tuxedo★ 7.2
- 1998My GiantFilm · Producer★ 5.4
- 1998Shadow of DoubtFilm · Marvin Helm★ 4.8
- 1997GuyFilm · Al
- 1997Bella MafiaFilm · Anthony Moreno★ 6.6
- 1997Mad CityFilm · Brackett's Agent★ 6.2
- 1997Private PartsFilm · Ben Stern★ 6.5
- 1996EZ StreetsSeries · Frank Collero
- 1996Spin CitySeries · Mr. Paterno★ 7.0
- 1996BogusFilm · M. Clay Thrasher★ 5.8
- 1995Donor UnknownDonor UnknownFilm · Hal Cooney
- 1995JAGSeries · Sibby Lonegro★ 7.3
- 1995Se7enFilm · Dr. Beardsley★ 8.4
- 1995Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: LightningFilm · Monaghan
- 1995Man of the HouseFilm · Joey Renda★ 5.4
- 1995S.F.W.Film · Gerald Parsley★ 5.9
- 1994Lipstick CameraFilm · Detective Vorkopich
- 1994Across the MoonFilm · Roy
- 1994Trial by JuryFilm · Leo Greco★ 5.4
- 1994Dragstrip GirlFilm · Det. Dryden
- 1994Ray Alexander: A Taste For JusticeFilm
- 1993The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!Film · Robert L. Ripley
- 1993The NannySeries · Phillipe★ 8.1
- 1993Boy Meets WorldSeries · Stan★ 8.3
- 1993Based on an Untrue StoryFilm · Disturbing Caller
- 1993Dave's WorldSeries · Leon
- 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries · Barry Barker★ 6.9
- 1993Night Eyes 3Film · Kaplan
- 1993Heart and SoulsFilm · Max Marco★ 7.0
- 1993Fallen AngelsSeries · Jack Malkov
- 1993Walker, Texas RangerSeries · Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney★ 7.0
- 1993Home FreeSeries · Vic
- 1992There Goes the NeighborhoodFilm · Marty Rollins★ 5.5
- 1992Mad About YouSeries · Arthur★ 6.8
- 1992Sister ActFilm · Willy★ 6.8
- 1992BeethovenFilm · Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)★ 5.8
- 1991Father of the BrideFilm · Al - the Tux Salesman★ 6.5
- 1991For the BoysFilm · Milt, Recording Studio★ 6.4
- 1991The CommishSeries · Benny★ 7.1
- 1991The New WKRP in CincinnatiSeries
- 1991Barton FinkFilm · Detective Mastrionotti★ 7.5
- 1991DinosaursSeries · Mel Luster (voice)★ 7.8
- 1991Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned MobsterFilm · Dave Barrett
- 1990Kindergarten CopFilm · Captain Salazar★ 6.1
- 1990HavanaFilm · Mike MacClaney★ 5.8
- 1990Tune in Tomorrow...Film · Uncle Luke★ 5.5
- 1990Dream OnSeries · Roy★ 6.9
- 1990ChattahoocheeFilm · Dr. Debner★ 5.7
- 1989Meet the HollowheadsFilm · Mr. Crabneck★ 5.9
- 1989SeinfeldSeries · Ray★ 8.3
- 1989Peter GunnFilm · Spiros
- 1989A Deadly SilenceFilm · D.A. Ed Jablonski
- 1989Say Anything...Film · Agent Stewart★ 7.0
- 1989Original SinFilm · Vincent
- 1988TwinsFilm · Chop Shop Owner★ 6.1
- 1988Something Is Out ThereSeries
- 1988Dear JohnSeries · Harry
- 1988In Dangerous CompanyFilm · Kellog
- 1987Good Morning, VietnamFilm · Dan 'The Man' Levitan★ 7.3
- 1987Hiding OutFilm · Mr. Lessig★ 5.8
- 1987Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered MadamFilm · Harry Long
- 1987Beauty and the BeastSeries · Naj★ 7.4
- 1987WiseguySeries★ 6.6
- 1987The Oldest RookieSeries
- 1987The SqueezeFilm · Ruben★ 5.0
- 1987The House of Blue LeavesFilm · Billy Einhorn
- 1987Almost PartnersFilm · Nicky
- 1987Tin MenFilm · Carly★ 6.3
- 1987Radio DaysFilm · Sy★ 7.0
- 1987Wanted: Dead or AliveFilm · Agent★ 6.0
- 1986CourageFilm · Frankie Ce De Baca
- 1985The EqualizerSeries · Police Lieutenant, Detective★ 7.2
- 1985Desperately Seeking SusanFilm · Party Guest★ 6.1
- 1984Murder, She WroteSeries · Walter Pell, Lt. Walt Murphy★ 7.5
- 1984Tales from the DarksideSeries · Curtis★ 7.2
- 1983Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar KillerFilm · Bartender
- 1982American PlayhouseSeries · Billy Einhorn
