Richard Portnow
Acting
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.
Born: January 26, 1947 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Filmography (128)
TV
Matlock
2024
Actor: Judge Colton P. Da…
Roe v. Wade
2021
Actor: Justice William Do…
Frank and Ava
2020
Actor: Walter Winchell
TV
Talking Sopranos
2020
Actor
Stakeout
2019
Actor: Pat Reed
Higher Power
2018
Actor: Charles Margrey
Andover
2018
Actor: Shamus Trout
TV
Timeless
2016
Actor: Mayor William Hale…
Café Society
2016
Actor: Walt
Trumbo
2015
Actor: Louis B. Mayer
Nanny Cam
2014
Actor: Detective Jones
Oldboy
2013
Actor: Bernie Sharkey
Underdogs
2013
Actor: John Handon II
In the Dark
2013
Actor: Detective Archer
Hitchcock
2012
Actor: Barney Balaban
TV
Elementary
2012
Actor: Eddie Eichorn
2 Jacks
2012
Actor: Lorenzo
Imaginary Friend
2012
Actor: Dan
The Christmas Pageant
2011
Actor: Leo Brenner
TV
Grimm
2011
Actor: Daniel Troyer
TV
Suits
2011
Actor: Pete Kreeling
TV
Franklin & Bash
2011
Actor: Richard Kohl
TV
Shameless
2011
Actor: Johnny Boxcars
TV
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Actor: Creed's Attorney
TV
Outlaw
2010
Actor: Sen. Sidney Vidali…
The Wish List
2010
Actor: Lenny
TV
How to Make It in America
2010
Actor
Killer by Nature
2010
Actor: Walter
Law Abiding Citizen
2009
Actor: Bill Reynolds
TV
The Good Wife
2009
Actor: Judge Ben Margovsk…
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
2009
Actor: Guy from 4 K
TV
Parks and Recreation
2009
Actor: Mitch Savner
The Minis
2009
Actor: Jack
TV
Castle
2009
Actor: Milt Boyle
The Spirit
2008
Actor: Donenfeld
Good Time Max
2008
Actor: Head Administrator
TV
The Mentalist
2008
Actor: Phil
Tinker Bell
2008
Actor: Minister of Autumn…
Perfect Stranger
2007
Actor: Narron
TV
Dirt
2007
Actor: Teddy Jick
The Indian
2007
Actor: Elliot
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
2006
Actor: Sergeant
TV
Hannah Montana
2006
Actor: Marty Kline
Find Me Guilty
2006
Actor: Max Novardis
Meet the Mobsters
2005
Actor: Jerry Kaminski
Trump Unauthorized
2005
Actor: Mayor Ed Koch
TV
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Actor: Saul Schmitt
TV
Boston Legal
2004
Actor: Judge Peter Hardin…
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
2004
Actor: Vinnie Black
TV
Cold Case
2003
Actor: Oscar Anderson (20…
TV
Las Vegas
2003
Actor: Lester Colette
TV
Nip/Tuck
2003
Actor: Manny CaldareloActor: Manny Caldarello
Poolhall Junkies
2002
Actor: Toupee Jay
TV
The Shield
2002
Actor: Jim Wright
Double Bang
2001
Actor: Lieutenant Shatkin
The Unscarred
2000
Actor: Tommy Matolla
Happy Accidents
2000
Actor: Trip
Witness Protection
1999
Actor: Niko
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
1999
Actor: Handsome Frank
TV
Judging Amy
1999
Actor: AAG Charles Novotn…
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
1999
Actor: Vincent Lo Russo
TV
The Sopranos
1999
Actor: Attorney MelvoinActor: Harold 'Mel' Melvo…
Lured Innocence
1998
Actor: Jack Shelby
Milo
1998
Actor: Lieutenant Parker
Desert Thunder
1998
Actor: Adm. Le Clair
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
1998
Actor: Wine Colored Tuxed…
My Giant
1998
Actor: Producer
Shadow of Doubt
1998
Actor: Marvin Helm
Bella Mafia
1997
Actor: Anthony Moreno
Mad City
1997
Actor: Brackett's Agent
Private Parts
1997
Actor: Ben Stern
TV
EZ Streets
1996
Actor: Frank Collero
TV
Spin City
1996
Actor: Mr. Paterno
Bogus
1996
Actor: M. Clay Thrasher
TV
JAG
1995
Actor: Sibby Lonegro
Se7en
1995
Actor: Dr. Beardsley
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
1995
Actor: Monaghan
Man of the House
1995
Actor: Joey Renda
S.F.W.
1995
Actor: Gerald Parsley
Lipstick Camera
1994
Actor: Detective Vorkopic…
Across the Moon
1994
Actor: Roy
Trial by Jury
1994
Actor: Leo Greco
TV
The Nanny
1993
Actor: Phillipe
TV
Boy Meets World
1993
Actor: Stan
Based on an Untrue Story
1993
Actor: Disturbing Caller
TV
Dave's World
1993
Actor: Leon
TV
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
Actor: Barry Barker
Night Eyes 3
1993
Actor: Kaplan
Heart and Souls
1993
Actor: Max Marco
TV
Fallen Angels
1993
Actor: Jack Malkov
TV
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Actor: Irving Rothbart - …
There Goes the Neighborhood
1992
Actor: Marty Rollins
TV
Mad About You
1992
Actor: Arthur
Sister Act
1992
Actor: Willy
Beethoven
1992
Actor: Ammunition Company…
Father of the Bride
1991
Actor: Al - the Tux Sales…
For the Boys
1991
Actor: Milt, Recording St…
TV
The Commish
1991
Actor
TV
The New WKRP in Cincinnati
1991
Actor
Barton Fink
1991
Actor: Detective Mastrion…
TV
Dinosaurs
1991
Actor: Mel Luster (voice)
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
1991
Actor: Dave Barrett
Kindergarten Cop
1990
Actor: Captain Salazar
Havana
1990
Actor: Mike MacClaney
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990
Actor: Uncle Luke
TV
Dream On
1990
Actor: Roy
Chattahoochee
1990
Actor: Dr. Debner
Meet the Hollowheads
1989
Actor: Mr. Crabneck
TV
Seinfeld
1989
Actor: Ray
Peter Gunn
1989
Actor: Spiros
Say Anything...
1989
Actor: Agent Stewart
Twins
1988
Actor: Chop Shop Owner
TV
Something Is Out There
1988
Actor
TV
Dear John
1988
Actor: Harry
In Dangerous Company
1988
Actor: Kellog
Good Morning, Vietnam
1987
Actor: Dan 'The Man' Levi…
Hiding Out
1987
Actor: Mr. Lessig
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
1987
Actor: Harry Long
TV
Beauty and the Beast
1987
Actor
TV
Wiseguy
1987
Actor
The Squeeze
1987
Actor: Ruben
Tin Men
1987
Actor: Carly
Radio Days
1987
Actor: Sy
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1987
Actor: Agent
TV
The Equalizer
1985
Actor: Police LieutenantActor: Detective
Desperately Seeking Susan
1985
Actor: Party Guest
TV
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Actor: Walter PellActor: Lt. Walt Murphy
TV
Tales from the Darkside
1984
Actor: Curtis