Richard Portnow

male

Born on January 26, 1947 (78 years old)

From Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known for Acting

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.

Cast Credits

2025
- Dog Patrol
  as
  Oscar Golden
  2025
2021
- Roe v. Wade
  as
  Justice William Douglas
  2021
2020
- Frank and Ava
  as
  Walter Winchell
  2020
- Talking Sopranos
  as
  Self
  2020
2019
- Stakeout
  as
  Pat Reed
  2019
2018
- Higher Power
  as
  Charles Margrey
  2018
- Andover
  as
  Shamus Trout
  2018
- Holly Day
  as
  Benny
  2018
2017
- The Gliksmans
  as
  Tim Neuman
  2017
2016
- Café Society
  as
  Walt
  2016
- Timeless
  as
  Mayor William Hale Thompson
  2016
2015
- Trumbo
  as
  Louis B. Mayer
  2015
- no image
  Parallel
  as
  Stewart
  2015
2014
- Nanny Cam
  as
  Detective Jones
  2014
- This Last Lonely Place
  as
  Jason Pure
  2014
2013
- Oldboy
  as
  Bernie Sharkey
  2013
- In the Dark
  as
  Detective Archer
  2013
- Underdogs
  as
  John Handon II
  2013
2012
- 2 Jacks
  as
  Lorenzo
  2012
- no image
  A Night of Nightmares
  as
  Cliff Tanner
  2012
- Hitchcock
  as
  Barney Balaban
  2012
- Imaginary Friend
  as
  Dan
  2012
- Elementary
  as
  Eddie Eichorn
  2012
2011
- The Christmas Pageant
  as
  Leo Brenner
  2011
- Witness Protection
  as
  Niko
  2011
- Suits
  as
  Pete Kreeling
  2011
- Grimm
  as
  Daniel Troyer
  2011
- Franklin & Bash
  as
  Richard Kohl
  2011
- Shameless
  as
  Johnny Boxcars
  2011
2010
- Killer by Nature
  as
  Walter
  2010
- The Wish List
  as
  Lenny
  2010
- How to Make It in America
  2010
- Outlaw
  as
  Sen. Sidney Vidalin
  2010
- Hawaii Five-0
  as
  Creed's Attorney
  2010
2009
- Law Abiding Citizen
  as
  Bill Reynolds
  2009
- Under New Management
  as
  Carmello Conforte
  2009
- The Minis
  as
  Jack
  2009
- Life Is Hot in Cracktown
  as
  Guy from 4 K
  2009
- Castle
  as
  Milt Boyle
  2009
- Parks and Recreation
  as
  Mitch Savner
  2009
- The Good Wife
  as
  Judge Ben Margovski
  2009
2008
- Tinker Bell
  as
  Minister of Autumn (voice)
  2008
- Good Time Max
  as
  Head Administrator
  2008
- The Spirit
  as
  Donenfeld
  2008
- The Mentalist
  as
  Phil
  2008
2007
- Perfect Stranger
  as
  Narron
  2007
- The Indian
  as
  Elliot
  2007
- Chasing Robert
  as
  Ed Thorton
  2007
- Dirt
  2007
2006
- Find Me Guilty
  as
  Max Novardis
  2006
- National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
  as
  Sergeant
  2006
- Hannah Montana
  as
  Marty Kline
  2006
2005
- Under the City
  as
  Minks
  2005
- Meet the Mobsters
  as
  Jerry Kaminski
  2005
- Trump Unauthorized
  as
  Mayor Ed Koch
  2005
- Grey's Anatomy
  as
  Saul Schmitt
  2005
2004
- Tony n' Tina's Wedding
  as
  Vinnie Black
  2004
- Boston Legal
  as
  Judge Peter Harding
  2004
2003
- Cold Case
  as
  Oscar Anderson (2008)
  2003
- Las Vegas
  as
  Lester Colette
  2003
- Nip/Tuck
  as
  Manny Caldarelo
  2003
- Nip/Tuck
  as
  Manny Caldarello
  2003
2002
- Poolhall Junkies
  as
  Toupee Jay
  2002
- The Shield
  as
  Jim Wright
  2002
2001
- Zigs
  as
  Arnold Zigman
  2001
- Laughter on the 23rd Floor
  as
  Harry Prince
  2001
- Double Bang
  as
  Lieutenant Shatkin
  2001
2000
- The Ghost of Spoon River
  as
  Agent Cicarelli
  2000
- Happy Accidents
  as
  Trip
  2000
- The Unscarred
  as
  Tommy Matolla
  2000
- Fallen Arches
  as
  Nicky Kaplan
  2000
1999
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
  as
  Handsome Frank
  1999
- Ballad of the Nightingale
  as
  Arnie D'Angelo
  1999
- The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
  as
  Vincent Lo Russo
  1999
- Road Kill
  as
  Charboneau
  1999
- Judging Amy
  as
  AAG Charles Novotny
  1999
- Ryan Caulfield: Year One
  1999
- The Sopranos
  as
  Attorney Melvoin
  1999
- The Sopranos
  as
  Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
  1999
1998
- My Giant
  as
  Producer
  1998
- Milo
  as
  Lieutenant Parker
  1998
- Postal Worker
  as
  Dr. Nicolas Brink
  1998
- Shadow of Doubt
  as
  Marvin Helm
  1998
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
  as
  Wine Colored Tuxedo
  1998
- Desert Thunder
  as
  Adm. Le Clair
  1998
1997
- Private Parts
  as
  Ben Stern
  1997
- Mad City
  as
  Brackett's Agent
  1997
- Bella Mafia
  as
  Anthony Moreno
  1997
- Guy
  as
  Al
  1997
- Lured Innocence
  as
  Jack Shelby
  1997
1996
- Bogus
  as
  M. Clay Thrasher
  1996
- Spin City
  as
  Mr. Paterno
  1996
- EZ Streets
  as
  Frank Collero
  1996
1995
- Se7en
  as
  Dr. Beardsley
  1995
- Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
  as
  Monaghan
  1995
- Man of the House
  as
  Joey Renda
  1995
- S.F.W.
  as
  Gerald Parsley
  1995
- no image
  Donor Unknown
  as
  Hal Cooney
  1995
- JAG
  as
  Sibby Lonegro
  1995
1994
- Dragstrip Girl
  as
  Det. Dryden
  1994
- Trial by Jury
  as
  Leo Greco
  1994
- Lipstick Camera
  as
  Detective Vorkopich
  1994
- Across the Moon
  as
  Roy
  1994
- Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
  1994
- Rebel Highway
  as
  Det. Dryden
  1994
1993
- Night Eyes 3
  as
  Kaplan
  1993
- Based on an Untrue Story
  as
  Disturbing Caller
  1993
- Heart and Souls
  as
  Max Marco
  1993
- Boy Meets World
  as
  Stan
  1993
- The Nanny
  as
  Phillipe
  1993
- Walker, Texas Ranger
  as
  Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
  1993
- Dave's World
  as
  Leon
  1993
- Home Free
  as
  Vic
  1993
- Fallen Angels
  as
  Jack Malkov
  1993
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
  as
  Barry Barker
  1993
1992
- Sister Act
  as
  Willy
  1992
- There Goes the Neighborhood
  as
  Marty Rollins
  1992
- Beethoven
  as
  Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
  1992
- Mad About You
  as
  Arthur
  1992
1991
- Barton Fink
  as
  Detective Mastrionotti
  1991
- Father of the Bride
  as
  Al - the Tux Salesman
  1991
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
  as
  Dave Barrett
  1991
- For the Boys
  as
  Milt, Recording Studio
  1991
- Dinosaurs
  as
  Mel Luster (voice)
  1991
- The Commish
  1991
- The New WKRP in Cincinnati
  1991
1990
- Kindergarten Cop
  as
  Captain Salazar
  1990
- Havana
  as
  Mike MacClaney
  1990
- Chattahoochee
  as
  Dr. Debner
  1990
- Tune in Tomorrow...
  as
  Uncle Luke
  1990
- Dream On
  as
  Roy
  1990
1989
- Meet the Hollowheads
  as
  Mr. Crabneck
  1989
- Say Anything...
  as
  Agent Stewart
  1989
- A Deadly Silence
  as
  D.A. Ed Jablonski
  1989
- Original Sin
  as
  Vincent
  1989
- Peter Gunn
  as
  Spiros
  1989
- Seinfeld
  as
  Ray
  1989
1988
- Twins
  as
  Chop Shop Owner
  1988
- In Dangerous Company
  as
  Kellog
  1988
- Something Is Out There
  1988
- Dear John
  as
  Harry
  1988
1987
- Good Morning, Vietnam
  as
  Dan 'The Man' Levitan
  1987
- Wanted: Dead or Alive
  as
  Agent
  1987
- The Squeeze
  as
  Ruben
  1987
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
  as
  Harry Long
  1987
- Radio Days
  as
  Sy
  1987
- The House of Blue Leaves
  as
  Billy Einhorn
  1987
- Tin Men
  as
  Carly
  1987
- Almost Partners
  as
  Nicky
  1987
- Beauty and the Beast
  1987
- Wiseguy
  1987
- The Oldest Rookie
  1987
1986
- Courage
  as
  Frankie Ce De Baca
  1986
1985
- Desperately Seeking Susan
  as
  Party Guest
  1985
- The Equalizer
  as
  Police Lieutenant
  1985
- The Equalizer
  as
  Detective
  1985
1984
- Murder, She Wrote
  as
  Walter Pell
  1984
- Tales from the Darkside
  as
  Curtis
  1984
- Murder, She Wrote
  as
  Lt. Walt Murphy
  1984
1983
- Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
  as
  Bartender
  1983

Richard Portnow

Biography

Cast Credits

Dog Patrol

Roe v. Wade

Frank and Ava

Talking Sopranos

Stakeout

Higher Power

Andover

Holly Day

The Gliksmans

Café Society

Timeless

Trumbo

Parallel

Nanny Cam

This Last Lonely Place

Oldboy

In the Dark

Underdogs

2 Jacks

A Night of Nightmares

Hitchcock

Imaginary Friend

Elementary

The Christmas Pageant

Witness Protection

Suits

Grimm

Franklin & Bash

Shameless

Killer by Nature

The Wish List

How to Make It in America

Outlaw

Hawaii Five-0

Law Abiding Citizen

Under New Management

The Minis

Life Is Hot in Cracktown

Castle

Parks and Recreation

The Good Wife

Tinker Bell

Good Time Max

The Spirit

The Mentalist

Perfect Stranger

The Indian

Chasing Robert

Dirt

Find Me Guilty

National Lampoon's TV: The Movie

Hannah Montana

Under the City

Meet the Mobsters

Trump Unauthorized

Grey's Anatomy

Tony n' Tina's Wedding

Boston Legal

Cold Case

Las Vegas

Nip/Tuck

Nip/Tuck

Poolhall Junkies

The Shield

Zigs

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

Double Bang

The Ghost of Spoon River

Happy Accidents

The Unscarred

Fallen Arches

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

Ballad of the Nightingale

The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All

Road Kill

Judging Amy

Ryan Caulfield: Year One