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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 (2024)
Movie
Justice William Douglas
Roe v. Wade (2021)
Movie
Walter Winchell
Frank and Ava (2020)
Movie
Arthur
Men of Vision (2019)
Movie
Pat Reed
Stakeout (2019)
Movie
Benny
Holly Day (2018)
Movie
Charles Margrey
Higher Power (2018)
Movie
Shamus Trout
Andover (2018)
Movie
Mayor William Hale Thompson
Timeless (2016)
TV
7
Walt
Café Society (2016)
Movie
5
Louis B. Mayer
Trumbo (2015)
Movie
5.17
Stewart
Parallel (2015)
Movie
Detective Jones
Nanny Cam (2014)
Movie
Jason Pure
This Last Lonely Place (2014)
Movie
Aaron's Lawyer
The Fourth Noble Truth (2014)
Movie
Bernie Sharkey
Oldboy (2013)
Movie
10
John Handon II
Underdogs (2013)
Movie
Detective Archer
In the Dark (2013)
Movie
Barney Balaban
Hitchcock (2012)
Movie
4.5
Cliff Tanner
A Night of Nightmares (2012)
Movie
Lorenzo
2 Jacks (2012)
Movie
5.7
Dan
Imaginary Friend (2012)
Movie
Leo Brenner
The Christmas Pageant (2011)
Movie
Daniel Troyer
Grimm (2011)
TV
6.77
Pete Kreeling
Suits (2011)
TV
7.16
Johnny Boxcars
Shameless (2011)
TV
7.15
Sen. Sidney Vidalin
Outlaw (2010)
TV
Lenny
The Wish List (2010)
Movie
6
How to Make It in America (2010)
TV
6
Walter
Killer by Nature (2010)
Movie
Bill Reynolds
Law Abiding Citizen (2009)
Movie
6.6
Guy from 4 K
Life Is Hot in Cracktown (2009)
Movie
Mitch Savner
Parks and Recreation (2009)
TV
6.2
Jack
The Minis (2009)
Movie
Milt Boyle
Castle (2009)
TV
6.96
Carmello Conforte
Under New Management (2009)
Movie
Donenfeld
The Spirit (2008)
Movie
8
Head Administrator
Good Time Max (2008)
Movie
Phil
The Mentalist (2008)
TV
6.61
Minister of Autumn (voice)
Tinker Bell (2008)
Movie
5.88
Ed Thorton
Chasing Robert (2007)
Movie
Narron
Perfect Stranger (2007)
Movie
6.43
Dirt (2007)
TV
4
Elliot
The Indian (2007)
Movie
Sergeant
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie (2006)
Movie
Marty Kline
Hannah Montana (2006)
TV
5.84
Max Novardis
Find Me Guilty (2006)
Movie
1
Jerry Kaminski
Meet the Mobsters (2005)
Movie
Mayor Ed Koch
Trump Unauthorized (2005)
Movie
Minks
Under the City (2005)
Movie
Judge Peter Harding
Boston Legal (2004)
TV
5.81
Vinnie Black
Tony n' Tina's Wedding (2004)
Movie
Oscar Anderson (2008)
Cold Case (2003)
TV
6.2
Las Vegas (2003)
TV
5.86
Nip/Tuck (2003)
TV
6.18
Toupee Jay
Poolhall Junkies (2002)
Movie
Jim Wright
The Shield (2002)
TV
6.14
Lieutenant Shatkin
Double Bang (2001)
Movie
Arnold Zigman
Zigs (2001)
Movie
Harry Prince
Laughter on the 23rd Floor (2001)
Movie
Tommy Matolla
The Unscarred (2000)
Movie
Agent Cicarelli
The Ghost of Spoon River (2000)
Movie
Jack Shelby
Lured Innocence (2000)
Movie
Trip
Happy Accidents (2000)
Movie
Nicky Kaplan
Fallen Arches (2000)
Movie
Niko
Witness Protection (1999)
Movie
Sgt. Palermo
Ryan Caulfield: Year One (1999)
TV
Handsome Frank
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
Movie
6.24
AAG Charles Novotny
Judging Amy (1999)
TV
4.5
Vincent Lo Russo
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All (1999)
Movie
4.31
Arnie D'Angelo
Ballad of the Nightingale (1999)
Movie
Charboneau
Road Kill (1999)
Movie
Attorney Melvoin / Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
The Sopranos (1999)
TV
6.33
Dr. Nicolas Brink
Postal Worker (1998)
Movie
Lieutenant Parker
Milo (1998)
Movie
Adm. Le Clair
Desert Thunder (1998)
Movie
Wine Colored Tuxedo
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
Movie
6.08
Producer
My Giant (1998)
Movie
Marvin Helm
Shadow of Doubt (1998)
Movie
Al
Guy (1997)
Movie
Anthony Moreno
Bella Mafia (1997)
Movie
Brackett's Agent
Mad City (1997)
Movie
Ben Stern
Private Parts (1997)
Movie
3.5
Det. Frank Collero
EZ Streets (1996)
TV
Mr. Paterno
Spin City (1996)
TV
7
M. Clay Thrasher
Bogus (1996)
Movie
Hal Cooney
Donor Unknown (1995)
Movie
Sibby Lonegro
JAG (1995)
TV
4.4
Dr. Beardsley
Se7en (1995)
Movie
7.72
Roy
Across the Moon (1995)
Movie
Monaghan
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning (1995)
Movie
Joey Renda
Man of the House (1995)
Movie
Ed Foley
Double Rush (1995)
TV
Detective Vorkopich
Lipstick Camera (1994)
Movie
Gerald Parsley
S.F.W. (1994)
Movie
Leo Greco
Trial by Jury (1994)
Movie
Det. Dryden
Dragstrip Girl (1994)
Movie
Det. Dryden
Rebel Highway (1994)
TV
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice (1994)
Movie
Phillipe
The Nanny (1993)
TV
6.18
Boy Meets World (1993)
TV
5.72
Dave's World (1993)
TV
Disturbing Caller
Based on an Untrue Story (1993)
Movie
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)
TV
6.7
Kaplan
Night Eyes 3 (1993)
Movie
Max Marco
Heart and Souls (1993)
Movie
Jack Malkov
Fallen Angels (1993)
TV
Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)
TV
5.63
Vic
Home Free (1993)
TV
Marty Rollins
There Goes the Neighborhood (1992)
Movie
Arthur
Mad About You (1992)
TV
5.76
Willy
Sister Act (1992)
Movie
7.33
Man with Gun in Briefcase (uncredited)
Beethoven (1992)
Movie
5.64
Al - the Tux Salesman
Father of the Bride (1991)
Movie
8
Milt, Recording Studio
For the Boys (1991)
Movie
The Commish (1991)
TV
6
The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991)
TV
Det. Mastrionotti
Barton Fink (1991)
Movie
6.19
Mel Luster (voice)
Dinosaurs (1991)
TV
6.6
Dave Barrett
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster (1991)
Movie
Captain Salazar
Kindergarten Cop (1990)
Movie
6.35
Mike MacClaney
Havana (1990)
Movie
Uncle Luke
Tune in Tomorrow... (1990)
Movie
Dream On (1990)
TV
6
Dr. Debner
Chattahoochee (1990)
Movie
Mr. Crabneck
Meet the Hollowheads (1989)
Movie
9
Ray
Seinfeld (1989)
TV
5.99
Spiros
Peter Gunn (1989)
Movie
D.A. Ed Jablonski
A Deadly Silence (1989)
Movie
Agent Stewart
Say Anything... (1989)
Movie
6
Vincent
Original Sin (1989)
Movie
Chop Shop Owner
Twins (1988)
Movie
7.13
Something Is Out There (1988)
TV
Kellog
In Dangerous Company (1988)
Movie
Dan 'The Man' Levitan
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
Movie
6.25
Harry Long
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam (1987)
Movie
Beauty and the Beast (1987)
TV
5.81
Wiseguy (1987)
TV
6
The Oldest Rookie (1987)
TV
Ruben
The Squeeze (1987)
Movie
Billy Einhorn
The House of Blue Leaves (1987)
Movie
Carly
Tin Men (1987)
Movie
Sy
Radio Days (1987)
Movie
1
Agent
Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987)
Movie
Frankie Ce De Baca
Courage (1986)
Movie
Police Lieutenant / Detective
The Equalizer (1985)
TV
7.33
Party Guest
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
Movie
1
Curtis
Tales from the Darkside (1984)
TV
5.38
Walter Pell
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
TV
7
Bartender
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 ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1947-01-26 (77 years old)
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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