Richard Portnow

Richard Portnow

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1947-01-26 (77 years old)

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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.

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Filmography

all 150

Movies 106

TV Shows 44

Voice 2

Producer 1

Oscar Golden
Athena Saves Christmas

Athena Saves Christmas (2024)

Movie
Justice William Douglas
Roe v. Wade

Roe v. Wade (2021)

Movie
Walter Winchell
Frank and Ava

Frank and Ava (2020)

Movie
Arthur
Men of Vision

Men of Vision (2019)

Movie
Pat Reed
Stakeout

Stakeout (2019)

Movie
Benny
Holly Day

Holly Day (2018)

Movie
Charles Margrey
Higher Power

Higher Power (2018)

Movie
Shamus Trout
Andover

Andover (2018)

Movie
Mayor William Hale Thompson
Timeless

Timeless (2016)

TV
7
Walt
Café Society

Café Society (2016)

Movie
5
Louis B. Mayer
Trumbo

Trumbo (2015)

Movie
5.17
Stewart
Parallel

Parallel (2015)

Movie
Detective Jones
Nanny Cam

Nanny Cam (2014)

Movie
Jason Pure
This Last Lonely Place

This Last Lonely Place (2014)

Movie
Aaron's Lawyer
The Fourth Noble Truth

The Fourth Noble Truth (2014)

Movie
Bernie Sharkey
Oldboy

Oldboy (2013)

Movie
10
John Handon II
Underdogs

Underdogs (2013)

Movie
Detective Archer
In the Dark

In the Dark (2013)

Movie
Barney Balaban
Hitchcock

Hitchcock (2012)

Movie
4.5
Cliff Tanner
A Night of Nightmares

A Night of Nightmares (2012)

Movie
Lorenzo
2 Jacks

2 Jacks (2012)

Movie
5.7
Dan
Imaginary Friend

Imaginary Friend (2012)

Movie
Leo Brenner
The Christmas Pageant

The Christmas Pageant (2011)

Movie
Daniel Troyer
Grimm

Grimm (2011)

TV
6.77
Pete Kreeling
Suits

Suits (2011)

TV
7.16
Johnny Boxcars
Shameless

Shameless (2011)

TV
7.15
Sen. Sidney Vidalin
Outlaw

Outlaw (2010)

TV
Lenny
The Wish List

The Wish List (2010)

Movie
6
How to Make It in America

How to Make It in America (2010)

TV
6
Walter
Killer by Nature

Killer by Nature (2010)

Movie
Bill Reynolds
Law Abiding Citizen

Law Abiding Citizen (2009)

Movie
6.6
Guy from 4 K
Life Is Hot in Cracktown

Life Is Hot in Cracktown (2009)

Movie
Mitch Savner
Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation (2009)

TV
6.2
Jack
The Minis

The Minis (2009)

Movie
Milt Boyle
Castle

Castle (2009)

TV
6.96
Carmello Conforte
Under New Management

Under New Management (2009)

Movie
Donenfeld
The Spirit

The Spirit (2008)

Movie
8
Head Administrator
Good Time Max

Good Time Max (2008)

Movie
Phil
The Mentalist

The Mentalist (2008)

TV
6.61
Minister of Autumn (voice)
Tinker Bell

Tinker Bell (2008)

Movie
5.88
Ed Thorton
Chasing Robert

Chasing Robert (2007)

Movie
Narron
Perfect Stranger

Perfect Stranger (2007)

Movie
6.43
Dirt

Dirt (2007)

TV
4
Elliot
The Indian

The Indian (2007)

Movie
Sergeant
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie

National Lampoon's TV: The Movie (2006)

Movie
Marty Kline
Hannah Montana

Hannah Montana (2006)

TV
5.84
Max Novardis
Find Me Guilty

Find Me Guilty (2006)

Movie
1
Jerry Kaminski
Meet the Mobsters

Meet the Mobsters (2005)

Movie
Mayor Ed Koch
Trump Unauthorized

Trump Unauthorized (2005)

Movie
Minks
Under the City

Under the City (2005)

Movie
Judge Peter Harding
Boston Legal

Boston Legal (2004)

TV
5.81
Vinnie Black
Tony n' Tina's Wedding

Tony n' Tina's Wedding (2004)

Movie
Oscar Anderson (2008)
Cold Case

Cold Case (2003)

TV
6.2
Las Vegas

Las Vegas (2003)

TV
5.86
Nip/Tuck

Nip/Tuck (2003)

TV
6.18
Toupee Jay
Poolhall Junkies

Poolhall Junkies (2002)

Movie
Jim Wright
The Shield

The Shield (2002)

TV
6.14
Lieutenant Shatkin
Double Bang

Double Bang (2001)

Movie
Arnold Zigman
Zigs

Zigs (2001)

Movie
Harry Prince
Laughter on the 23rd Floor

Laughter on the 23rd Floor (2001)

Movie
Tommy Matolla
The Unscarred

The Unscarred (2000)

Movie
Agent Cicarelli
The Ghost of Spoon River

The Ghost of Spoon River (2000)

Movie
Jack Shelby
Lured Innocence

Lured Innocence (2000)

Movie
Trip
Happy Accidents

Happy Accidents (2000)

Movie
Nicky Kaplan
Fallen Arches

Fallen Arches (2000)

Movie
Niko
Witness Protection

Witness Protection (1999)

Movie
Sgt. Palermo
Ryan Caulfield: Year One

Ryan Caulfield: Year One (1999)

TV
Handsome Frank
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)

Movie
6.24
AAG Charles Novotny
Judging Amy

Judging Amy (1999)

TV
4.5
Vincent Lo Russo
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All

The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All (1999)

Movie
4.31
Arnie D'Angelo
Ballad of the Nightingale

Ballad of the Nightingale (1999)

Movie
Charboneau
Road Kill

Road Kill (1999)

Movie
Attorney Melvoin / Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
The Sopranos

The Sopranos (1999)

TV
6.33
Dr. Nicolas Brink
Postal Worker

Postal Worker (1998)

Movie
Lieutenant Parker
Milo

Milo (1998)

Movie
Adm. Le Clair
Desert Thunder

Desert Thunder (1998)

Movie
Wine Colored Tuxedo
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Movie
6.08
Producer
My Giant

My Giant (1998)

Movie
Marvin Helm
Shadow of Doubt

Shadow of Doubt (1998)

Movie
Al
Guy

Guy (1997)

Movie
Anthony Moreno
Bella Mafia

Bella Mafia (1997)

Movie
Brackett's Agent
Mad City

Mad City (1997)

Movie
Ben Stern
Private Parts

Private Parts (1997)

Movie
3.5
Det. Frank Collero
EZ Streets

EZ Streets (1996)

TV
Mr. Paterno
Spin City

Spin City (1996)

TV
7
M. Clay Thrasher
Bogus

Bogus (1996)

Movie
Hal Cooney
Donor Unknown

Donor Unknown (1995)

Movie
Sibby Lonegro
JAG

JAG (1995)

TV
4.4
Dr. Beardsley
Se7en

Se7en (1995)

Movie
7.72
Roy
Across the Moon

Across the Moon (1995)

Movie
Monaghan
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning (1995)

Movie
Joey Renda
Man of the House

Man of the House (1995)

Movie
Ed Foley
Double Rush

Double Rush (1995)

TV
Detective Vorkopich
Lipstick Camera

Lipstick Camera (1994)

Movie
Gerald Parsley
S.F.W.

S.F.W. (1994)

Movie
Leo Greco
Trial by Jury

Trial by Jury (1994)

Movie
Det. Dryden
Dragstrip Girl

Dragstrip Girl (1994)

Movie
Det. Dryden
Rebel Highway

Rebel Highway (1994)

TV
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice

Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice (1994)

Movie
Phillipe
The Nanny

The Nanny (1993)

TV
6.18
Boy Meets World

Boy Meets World (1993)

TV
5.72
Dave's World

Dave's World (1993)

TV
Disturbing Caller
Based on an Untrue Story

Based on an Untrue Story (1993)

Movie
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)

TV
6.7
Kaplan
Night Eyes 3

Night Eyes 3 (1993)

Movie
Max Marco
Heart and Souls

Heart and Souls (1993)

Movie
Jack Malkov
Fallen Angels

Fallen Angels (1993)

TV
Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
Walker, Texas Ranger

Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)

TV
5.63
Vic
Home Free

Home Free (1993)

TV
Marty Rollins
There Goes the Neighborhood

There Goes the Neighborhood (1992)

Movie
Arthur
Mad About You

Mad About You (1992)

TV
5.76
Willy
Sister Act

Sister Act (1992)

Movie
7.33
Man with Gun in Briefcase (uncredited)
Beethoven

Beethoven (1992)

Movie
5.64
Al - the Tux Salesman
Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride (1991)

Movie
8
Milt, Recording Studio
For the Boys

For the Boys (1991)

Movie
The Commish

The Commish (1991)

TV
6
The New WKRP in Cincinnati

The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991)

TV
Det. Mastrionotti
Barton Fink

Barton Fink (1991)

Movie
6.19
Mel Luster (voice)
Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs (1991)

TV
6.6
Dave Barrett
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster (1991)

Movie
Captain Salazar
Kindergarten Cop

Kindergarten Cop (1990)

Movie
6.35
Mike MacClaney
Havana

Havana (1990)

Movie
Uncle Luke
Tune in Tomorrow...

Tune in Tomorrow... (1990)

Movie
Dream On

Dream On (1990)

TV
6
Dr. Debner
Chattahoochee

Chattahoochee (1990)

Movie
Mr. Crabneck
Meet the Hollowheads

Meet the Hollowheads (1989)

Movie
9
Ray
Seinfeld

Seinfeld (1989)

TV
5.99
Spiros
Peter Gunn

Peter Gunn (1989)

Movie
D.A. Ed Jablonski
A Deadly Silence

A Deadly Silence (1989)

Movie
Agent Stewart
Say Anything...

Say Anything... (1989)

Movie
6
Vincent
Original Sin

Original Sin (1989)

Movie
Chop Shop Owner
Twins

Twins (1988)

Movie
7.13
Something Is Out There

Something Is Out There (1988)

TV
Kellog
In Dangerous Company

In Dangerous Company (1988)

Movie
Dan 'The Man' Levitan
Good Morning, Vietnam

Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

Movie
6.25
Harry Long
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam

Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam (1987)

Movie
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast (1987)

TV
5.81
Wiseguy

Wiseguy (1987)

TV
6
The Oldest Rookie

The Oldest Rookie (1987)

TV
Ruben
The Squeeze

The Squeeze (1987)

Movie
Billy Einhorn
The House of Blue Leaves

The House of Blue Leaves (1987)

Movie
Carly
Tin Men

Tin Men (1987)

Movie
Sy
Radio Days

Radio Days (1987)

Movie
1
Agent
Wanted: Dead or Alive

Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987)

Movie
Frankie Ce De Baca
Courage

Courage (1986)

Movie
Police Lieutenant / Detective
The Equalizer

The Equalizer (1985)

TV
7.33
Party Guest
Desperately Seeking Susan

Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)

Movie
1
Curtis
Tales from the Darkside

Tales from the Darkside (1984)

TV
5.38
Walter Pell
Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote (1984)

TV
7
Bartender
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer

Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer (1983)

Movie

Ratings

Average 5.93
Based on 7.35 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1983
1992
1998
1993
2021
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1947-01-26 (77 years old)

Birth Place
Brooklyn, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America


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