Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1947-01-26 (78 years)
- Place of BirthBrooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Also Known As-
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.
Acting Career
- 2025
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
As: Oscar Golden
- 2024
Matlock
As: Judge Colton P. Davidson
- 2021
Roe v. Wade
As: Justice William Douglas
- 2020
Frank and Ava
As: Walter Winchell
- 2019
Stakeout
As: Pat Reed
- 2018
Holly Day
As: Benny
- 2018
Higher Power
As: Charles Margrey
- 2018
Andover
As: Shamus Trout
2017The Gliksmans
As: Tim Neuman
2016Timeless
As: Mayor William Hale Thompson
2016Café Society
As: Walt
2015Trumbo
As: Louis B. Mayer
2014Nanny Cam
As: Detective Jones
2014This Last Lonely Place
As: Jason Pure
2013Oldboy
As: Bernie Sharkey
2013Underdogs
As: John Handon II
2013In the Dark
As: Detective Archer
2012Hitchcock
As: Barney Balaban
2012Elementary
As: Eddie Eichorn
20122 Jacks
As: Lorenzo
2012Imaginary Friend
As: Dan
2011The Christmas Pageant
As: Leo Brenner
2011Grimm
As: Daniel Troyer
2011Suits
As: Pete Kreeling
2011Franklin & Bash
As: Richard Kohl
2011Witness Protection
As: Niko
2011Shameless
As: Johnny Boxcars
2010Hawaii Five-0
As: Creed's Attorney
2010Outlaw
As: Sen. Sidney Vidalin
2010The Wish List
As: Lenny
2010Killer by Nature
As: Walter
- 2009
Law Abiding Citizen
As: Bill Reynolds
2009The Good Wife
As: Judge Ben Margovski
2009Life Is Hot in Cracktown
As: Guy from 4 K
2009Parks and Recreation
As: Mitch Savner
2009The Minis
As: Jack
2009Castle
As: Milt Boyle
2009Under New Management
As: Carmello Conforte
2008The Spirit
As: Donenfeld
2008Good Time Max
As: Head Administrator
2008The Mentalist
As: Phil
2008Tinker Bell
As: Minister of Autumn (voice)
2007Chasing Robert
As: Ed Thorton
2007Perfect Stranger
As: Narron
2007The Indian
As: Elliot
2006National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
As: Sergeant
2006Hannah Montana
As: Marty Kline
2006Find Me Guilty
As: Max Novardis
2005Meet the Mobsters
As: Jerry Kaminski
2005Trump Unauthorized
As: Mayor Ed Koch
2005Grey's Anatomy
As: Saul Schmitt
2005Under the City
As: Minks
2004Boston Legal
As: Judge Peter Harding
2004Tony n' Tina's Wedding
As: Vinnie Black
2003Cold Case
As: Oscar Anderson (2008)
2003Las Vegas
As: Lester Colette
2003Nip/Tuck
As: Manny Caldarelo
- 2003
Nip/Tuck
As: Manny Caldarello
2002Poolhall Junkies
As: Toupee Jay
2002The Shield
As: Jim Wright
2001Double Bang
As: Lieutenant Shatkin
2001Zigs
As: Arnold Zigman
2001Laughter on the 23rd Floor
As: Harry Prince
2000The Unscarred
As: Tommy Matolla
2000The Ghost of Spoon River
As: Agent Cicarelli
2000Happy Accidents
As: Trip
2000Fallen Arches
As: Nicky Kaplan
1999Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
As: Handsome Frank
1999Judging Amy
As: AAG Charles Novotny
1999The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
As: Vincent Lo Russo
1999Ballad of the Nightingale
As: Arnie D'Angelo
1999Road Kill
As: Charboneau
1999The Sopranos
As: Attorney Melvoin
- 1999
The Sopranos
As: Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
1998Postal Worker
As: Dr. Nicolas Brink
1998Milo
As: Lieutenant Parker
1998Desert Thunder
As: Adm. Le Clair
- 1998
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
As: Wine Colored Tuxedo
1998My Giant
As: Producer
1998Shadow of Doubt
As: Marvin Helm
1997Lured Innocence
As: Jack Shelby
1997Guy
As: Al
1997Bella Mafia
As: Anthony Moreno
1997Mad City
As: Brackett's Agent
1997Private Parts
As: Ben Stern
1996EZ Streets
As: Frank Collero
1996Spin City
As: Mr. Paterno
1996Bogus
As: M. Clay Thrasher
1995JAG
As: Sibby Lonegro
- 1995
Se7en
As: Dr. Beardsley
1995Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
As: Monaghan
1995Man of the House
As: Joey Renda
1995S.F.W.
As: Gerald Parsley
1994Lipstick Camera
As: Detective Vorkopich
1994Across the Moon
As: Roy
1994Trial by Jury
As: Leo Greco
1994Dragstrip Girl
As: Det. Dryden
1994Rebel Highway
As: Det. Dryden
1993The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!
As: Robert L. Ripley
1993The Nanny
As: Phillipe
1993Boy Meets World
As: Stan
1993Based on an Untrue Story
As: Disturbing Caller
1993Dave's World
As: Leon
1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
As: Barry Barker
1993Night Eyes 3
As: Kaplan
1993Heart and Souls
As: Max Marco
1993Fallen Angels
As: Jack Malkov
1993Walker, Texas Ranger
As: Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
1993Home Free
As: Vic
1992There Goes the Neighborhood
As: Marty Rollins
1992Mad About You
As: Arthur
- 1992
Sister Act
As: Willy
1992Beethoven
As: Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
1991Father of the Bride
As: Al - the Tux Salesman
1991For the Boys
As: Milt, Recording Studio
1991Barton Fink
As: Detective Mastrionotti
1991Dinosaurs
As: Mel Luster (voice)
1991Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
As: Dave Barrett
1990Kindergarten Cop
As: Captain Salazar
1990Havana
As: Mike MacClaney
1990Tune in Tomorrow...
As: Uncle Luke
1990Dream On
As: Roy
1990Chattahoochee
As: Dr. Debner
1989Meet the Hollowheads
As: Mr. Crabneck
1989Seinfeld
As: Ray
1989Peter Gunn
As: Spiros
1989A Deadly Silence
As: D.A. Ed Jablonski
1989Say Anything...
As: Agent Stewart
1989Original Sin
As: Vincent
1988Twins
As: Chop Shop Owner
1988Dear John
As: Harry
1988In Dangerous Company
As: Kellog
- 1987
Good Morning, Vietnam
As: Dan 'The Man' Levitan
1987Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
As: Harry Long
1987The Squeeze
As: Ruben
1987The House of Blue Leaves
As: Billy Einhorn
1987Almost Partners
As: Nicky
1987Tin Men
As: Carly
1987Radio Days
As: Sy
1987Wanted: Dead or Alive
As: Agent
1986Courage
As: Frankie Ce De Baca
1985The Equalizer
As: Police Lieutenant
- 1985
The Equalizer
As: Detective
1985Desperately Seeking Susan
As: Party Guest
1984Murder, She Wrote
As: Walter Pell
1984Tales from the Darkside
As: Curtis
- 1984
Murder, She Wrote
As: Lt. Walt Murphy
1983Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
As: Bartender