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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.
Filmography
all 163
Movies 113
TV Shows 50
Voice 2
self 1
Producer 1
Justice William Douglas

Roe v. Wade (2021)
Movie
Walter Winchell

Frank and Ava (2020)
Movie
Pat Reed

Stakeout (2019)
Movie
Charles Margrey

Higher Power (2018)
Movie
Shamus Trout

Andover (2018)
Movie
Tim Neuman

The Gliksmans (2017)
Movie
Shoe Montgomery

Swing State (2017)
Movie
Mayor William Hale Thompson

Timeless (2016)
TV
7
Murray - the Garage Owner

I Am Nero (2016)
Movie
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
Carroll Green

Duke (2013)
Movie
Detective Archer

In the Dark (2013)
Movie
Barney Balaban

Hitchcock (2012)
Movie
4.5
Eddie Eichorn

Elementary (2012)
TV
6.71
Cliff Tanner

A Night of Nightmares (2012)
Movie
Lorenzo

2 Jacks (2012)
Movie
5.7
Leo Brenner

The Christmas Pageant (2011)
Movie
Daniel Troyer

Grimm (2011)
TV
6.6
Pete Kreeling

Suits (2011)
TV
6.83
Richard Kohl

Franklin & Bash (2011)
TV
Johnny Boxcars

Shameless (2011)
TV
7.43
Sen. Sidney Vidalin

Outlaw (2010)
TV
Denny Simpkins

Jack's Family Adventure (2010)
Movie
Bill Reynolds

Law Abiding Citizen (2009)
Movie
6.6
Judge Ben Margovski

The Good Wife (2009)
TV
6.01
Guy from 4 K

Life Is Hot in Cracktown (2009)
Movie
Mitch Savner

Parks and Recreation (2009)
TV
6.2
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
Minister of Autumn (voice)

Tinker Bell (2008)
Movie
5.88
Ed Thorton

Chasing Robert (2007)
Movie
Elliot

The Indian (2007)
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
Saul Schmitt

Grey's Anatomy (2005)
TV
7.16
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
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
Nicky Kaplan

Fallen Arches (2000)
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
7.1
Dr. Nicholas 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
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
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
Phillipe

The Nanny (1993)
TV
6.18
Disturbing Caller

Based on an Untrue Story (1993)
Movie
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
Marty Rollins

There Goes the Neighborhood (1992)
Movie
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
Det. Mastrionotti

Barton Fink (1991)
Movie
6.19
Mel Luster (voice)

Dinosaurs (1991)
TV
6.6
Captain Salazar

Kindergarten Cop (1990)
Movie
6.35
Mike MacClaney

Havana (1990)
Movie
Uncle Luke

Tune in Tomorrow... (1990)
Movie
Dr. Debner

Chattahoochee (1990)
Movie
Mr. Crabneck

Meet the Hollowheads (1989)
Movie
9
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
Harry

Dear John (1988)
TV
Dan 'The Man' Levitan

Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
Movie
6.25
Billy Einhorn

The House of Blue Leaves (1987)
Movie
Carly

Tin Men (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
Walter Pell / Lt. Walt Murphy

Murder, She Wrote (1984)
TV
7
Oscar Golden

Athena Saves Christmas
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1947-01-26 (78 years old)
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
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