Richard Portnow
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
All Movies (109)
- Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws2025 · as Oscar Golden
- Sinatra! Eternity2025 · as Walter Winchell
- Roe v. Wade2021 · as Justice William Douglas
- Frank and Ava2020 · as Walter Winchell
- Stakeout2019 · as Pat Reed
- Holly Day2018 · as Benny
- Higher Power2018 · as Charles Margrey
- Andover2018 · as Shamus Trout
- The Gliksmans2017 · as Tim Neuman
- Café Society2016 · as Walt
- Trumbo2015 · as Louis B. Mayer
- Parallel2015 · as Stewart
- Nanny Cam2014 · as Detective Jones
- This Last Lonely Place2014 · as Jason Pure
- Oldboy2013 · as Bernie Sharkey
- Underdogs2013 · as John Handon II
- In the Dark2013 · as Detective Archer
- Hitchcock2012 · as Barney Balaban
- A Night of Nightmares2012 · as Cliff Tanner
- 2 Jacks2012 · as Lorenzo
- Imaginary Friend2012 · as Dan
- The Christmas Pageant2011 · as Leo Brenner
- The Wish List2010 · as Lenny
- Killer by Nature2010 · as Walter
- Law Abiding Citizen2009 · as Bill Reynolds
- Life Is Hot in Cracktown2009 · as Guy from 4 K
- The Minis2009 · as Jack
- Under New Management2009 · as Carmello Conforte
- The Spirit2008 · as Donenfeld
- Good Time Max2008 · as Head Administrator
- Tinker Bell2008 · as Minister of Autumn (voice)
- Chasing Robert2007 · as Ed Thorton
- Perfect Stranger2007 · as Narron
- The Indian2007 · as Elliot
- National Lampoon's TV: The Movie2006 · as Sergeant
- Find Me Guilty2006 · as Max Novardis
- Meet the Mobsters2005 · as Jerry Kaminski
- Trump Unauthorized2005 · as Mayor Ed Koch
- Under the City2005 · as Minks
- Tony n' Tina's Wedding2004 · as Vinnie Black
- Poolhall Junkies2002 · as Toupee Jay
- Double Bang2001 · as Lieutenant Shatkin
- Zigs2001 · as Arnold Zigman
- Laughter on the 23rd Floor2001 · as Harry Prince
- The Unscarred2000 · as Tommy Matolla
- The Ghost of Spoon River2000 · as Agent Cicarelli
- Happy Accidents2000 · as Trip
- Fallen Arches2000 · as Nicky Kaplan
- Witness Protection1999 · as Niko
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai1999 · as Handsome Frank
- The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All1999 · as Vincent Lo Russo
- Ballad of the Nightingale1999 · as Arnie D'Angelo
- Road Kill1999 · as Charboneau
- Lured Innocence1998 · as Jack Shelby
- Postal Worker1998 · as Dr. Nicolas Brink
- Milo1998 · as Lieutenant Parker
- Desert Thunder1998 · as Adm. Le Clair
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas1998 · as Wine Colored Tuxedo
- My Giant1998 · as Producer
- Shadow of Doubt1998 · as Marvin Helm
- Guy1997 · as Al
- Bella Mafia1997 · as Anthony Moreno
- Mad City1997 · as Brackett's Agent
- Private Parts1997 · as Ben Stern
- Bogus1996 · as M. Clay Thrasher
- Donor Unknown1995 · as Hal Cooney
- Se7en1995 · as Dr. Beardsley
- Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning1995 · as Monaghan
- Man of the House1995 · as Joey Renda
- S.F.W.1995 · as Gerald Parsley
- Lipstick Camera1994 · as Detective Vorkopich
- Across the Moon1994 · as Roy
- Trial by Jury1994 · as Leo Greco
- Dragstrip Girl1994 · as Det. Dryden
- Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice1994
- The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!1993 · as Robert L. Ripley
- Based on an Untrue Story1993 · as Disturbing Caller
- Night Eyes 31993 · as Kaplan
- Heart and Souls1993 · as Max Marco
- There Goes the Neighborhood1992 · as Marty Rollins
- Sister Act1992 · as Willy
- Beethoven1992 · as Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
- Father of the Bride1991 · as Al - the Tux Salesman
- For the Boys1991 · as Milt, Recording Studio
- Barton Fink1991 · as Detective Mastrionotti
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster1991 · as Dave Barrett
- Kindergarten Cop1990 · as Captain Salazar
- Havana1990 · as Mike MacClaney
- Tune in Tomorrow...1990 · as Uncle Luke
- Chattahoochee1990 · as Dr. Debner
- Meet the Hollowheads1989 · as Mr. Crabneck
- Peter Gunn1989 · as Spiros
- A Deadly Silence1989 · as D.A. Ed Jablonski
- Say Anything...1989 · as Agent Stewart
- Original Sin1989 · as Vincent
- Twins1988 · as Chop Shop Owner
- In Dangerous Company1988 · as Kellog
- Good Morning, Vietnam1987 · as Dan 'The Man' Levitan
- Hiding Out1987 · as Mr. Lessig
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam1987 · as Harry Long
- The Squeeze1987 · as Ruben
- The House of Blue Leaves1987 · as Billy Einhorn
- Almost Partners1987 · as Nicky
- Tin Men1987 · as Carly
- Radio Days1987 · as Sy
- Wanted: Dead or Alive1987 · as Agent
- Courage1986 · as Frankie Ce De Baca
- Desperately Seeking Susan1985 · as Party Guest
- Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer1983 · as Bartender
All TV Shows (55)
- Matlock2024 · as Judge Colton P. Davidson
- Talking Sopranos2020 · as Self
- Timeless2016 · as Mayor William Hale Thompson
- Elementary2012 · as Eddie Eichorn
- Grimm2011 · as Daniel Troyer
- Suits2011 · as Pete Kreeling
- Franklin & Bash2011 · as Richard Kohl
- Shameless2011 · as Johnny Boxcars
- Hawaii Five-02010 · as Creed's Attorney
- Outlaw2010 · as Sen. Sidney Vidalin
- How to Make It in America2010
- The Good Wife2009 · as Judge Ben Margovski
- Parks and Recreation2009 · as Mitch Savner
- Castle2009 · as Milt Boyle
- The Mentalist2008 · as Phil
- Dirt2007 · as Teddy Jick
- Hannah Montana2006 · as Marty Kline
- Grey's Anatomy2005 · as Saul Schmitt
- Boston Legal2004 · as Judge Peter Harding
- Cold Case2003 · as Oscar Anderson (2008)
- Las Vegas2003 · as Lester Colette
- Nip/Tuck2003 · as Manny Caldarelo
- Nip/Tuck2003 · as Manny Caldarello
- The Shield2002 · as Jim Wright
- Ryan Caulfield: Year One1999
- Judging Amy1999 · as AAG Charles Novotny
- The Sopranos1999 · as Attorney Melvoin
- The Sopranos1999 · as Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
- EZ Streets1996 · as Frank Collero
- Spin City1996 · as Mr. Paterno
- JAG1995 · as Sibby Lonegro
- The Nanny1993 · as Phillipe
- Boy Meets World1993 · as Stan
- Dave's World1993 · as Leon
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993 · as Barry Barker
- Fallen Angels1993 · as Jack Malkov
- Walker, Texas Ranger1993 · as Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
- Home Free1993 · as Vic
- Mad About You1992 · as Arthur
- The Commish1991
- The New WKRP in Cincinnati1991
- Dinosaurs1991 · as Mel Luster (voice)
- Dream On1990 · as Roy
- Seinfeld1989 · as Ray
- Something Is Out There1988
- Dear John1988 · as Harry
- Beauty and the Beast1987 · as Naj
- Wiseguy1987
- The Oldest Rookie1987
- The Equalizer1985 · as Police Lieutenant
- The Equalizer1985 · as Detective
- Murder, She Wrote1984 · as Walter Pell
- Tales from the Darkside1984 · as Curtis
- Murder, She Wrote1984 · as Lt. Walt Murphy
- The Drop: A Snowfall Saga—