Richard Portnow
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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.
Biography
Birthday:
26/01/1947
Place of birth:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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Acting
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2025
|
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws |
Oscar Golden
|
5
/ 10
|
|
2025
|
Sinatra! Eternity |
Walter Winchell
|
-
|
|
2024
|
Matlock |
Judge Colton P. Davidson
|
6.98
/ 10
|
|
2021
|
Roe v. Wade |
Justice William Douglas
|
5.6
/ 10
|
|
2019
|
Stakeout |
Pat Reed
|
5.211
/ 10
|
|
2018
|
Higher Power |
Charles Margrey
|
5.163
/ 10
|
|
2018
|
Andover |
Shamus Trout
|
5.156
/ 10
|
|
2018
|
Frank and Ava |
Walter Winchell
|
5.2
/ 10
|
|
2018
|
Holly Day |
Benny
|
6.3
/ 10
|
|
2017
|
The Gliksmans |
Tim Neuman
|
-
|
|
2016
|
Timeless |
Mayor William Hale Thompson
|
7.2
/ 10
|
|
2016
|
Café Society |
Walt
|
6.4
/ 10
|
|
2015
|
Trumbo |
Louis B. Mayer
|
7.17
/ 10
|
|
2015
|
Parallel |
Stewart
|
4.3
/ 10
|
|
2014
|
Nanny Cam |
Detective Jones
|
5.506
/ 10
|
|
2014
|
This Last Lonely Place |
Jason Pure
|
6.5
/ 10
|
|
2013
|
Oldboy |
Bernie Sharkey
|
5.9
/ 10
|
|
2013
|
Duke |
Carroll Green
|
5.4
/ 10
|
|
2013
|
In the Dark |
Detective Archer
|
4.875
/ 10
|
|
2013
|
Underdogs |
John Handon II
|
5.583
/ 10
|
|
2012
|
Elementary |
Eddie Eichorn
|
7.633
/ 10
|
|
2012
|
Hitchcock |
Barney Balaban
|
6.557
/ 10
|
|
2012
|
2 Jacks |
Lorenzo
|
5.2
/ 10
|
|
2012
|
Imaginary Friend |
Dan
|
4.709
/ 10
|
|
2012
|
A Night of Nightmares |
Cliff Tanner
|
-
|
|
2011
|
Shameless |
Johnny Boxcars
|
8.2
/ 10
|
|
2011
|
Suits |
Pete Kreeling
|
8.221
/ 10
|
|
2011
|
Grimm |
Daniel Troyer
|
8.265
/ 10
|
|
2011
|
Franklin & Bash |
Richard Kohl
|
7.323
/ 10
|
|
2011
|
The Christmas Pageant |
Leo Brenner
|
5.9
/ 10
|
|
2010
|
Hawaii Five-0 |
Creed's Attorney
|
7.733
/ 10
|
|
2010
|
How to Make It in America |
-
|
7.217
/ 10
|
|
2010
|
Outlaw |
Sen. Sidney Vidalin
|
4
/ 10
|
|
2010
|
The Wish List |
Lenny
|
6.5
/ 10
|
|
2010
|
Killer by Nature |
Walter
|
3.125
/ 10
|
|
2009
|
Castle |
Milt Boyle
|
8
/ 10
|
|
2009
|
The Good Wife |
Judge Ben Margovski
|
7.614
/ 10
|
|
2009
|
Parks and Recreation |
Mitch Savner
|
8.051
/ 10
|
|
2009
|
Law Abiding Citizen |
Bill Reynolds
|
7.395
/ 10
|
|
2009
|
Life Is Hot in Cracktown |
Guy from 4 K
|
5.861
/ 10
|
|
2009
|
The Minis |
Jack
|
2.2
/ 10
|
|
2009
|
Under New Management |
Carmello Conforte
|
4.7
/ 10
|
|
2008
|
The Mentalist |
Phil
|
8.406
/ 10
|
|
2008
|
Tinker Bell |
Minister of Autumn (voice)
|
6.956
/ 10
|
|
2008
|
The Spirit |
Donenfeld
|
4.761
/ 10
|
|
2008
|
Good Time Max |
Head Administrator
|
5.4
/ 10
|
|
2007
|
Dirt |
Teddy Jick
|
6.698
/ 10
|
|
2007
|
Perfect Stranger |
Narron
|
5.829
/ 10
|
|
2007
|
Chasing Robert |
Ed Thorton
|
2
/ 10
|
|
2007
|
The Indian |
Elliot
|
5.667
/ 10
|
|
2006
|
Hannah Montana |
Marty Kline
|
7.109
/ 10
|
|
2006
|
Find Me Guilty |
Max Novardis
|
6.545
/ 10
|
|
2006
|
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie |
Sergeant
|
4.463
/ 10
|
|
2005
|
Grey's Anatomy |
Saul Schmitt
|
8.206
/ 10
|
|
2005
|
Trump Unauthorized |
Mayor Ed Koch
|
3.8
/ 10
|
|
2005
|
Meet the Mobsters |
Jerry Kaminski
|
6.444
/ 10
|
|
2005
|
Under the City |
Minks
|
10
/ 10
|
|
2004
|
Boston Legal |
Judge Peter Harding
|
7.916
/ 10
|
|
2004
|
Tony n' Tina's Wedding |
Vinnie Black
|
5.123
/ 10
|
|
2003
|
Cold Case |
Oscar Anderson (2008)
|
7.742
/ 10
|
|
2003
|
Las Vegas |
Lester Colette
|
7.022
/ 10
|
|
2003
|
Nip/Tuck |
Manny Caldarelo
|
7.182
/ 10
|
|
2002
|
The Shield |
Jim Wright
|
8.166
/ 10
|
|
2002
|
Poolhall Junkies |
Toupee Jay
|
6.366
/ 10
|
|
2001
|
Double Bang |
Lieutenant Shatkin
|
4.864
/ 10
|
|
2001
|
Laughter on the 23rd Floor |
Harry
|
4.4
/ 10
|
|
2001
|
Zigs |
Arnold Zigman
|
4.5
/ 10
|
|
2000
|
The Unscarred |
Tommy Matolla
|
5.8
/ 10
|
|
2000
|
Happy Accidents |
Trip
|
6.813
/ 10
|
|
2000
|
Fallen Arches |
Nicky Kaplan
|
7
/ 10
|
|
2000
|
The Ghost of Spoon River |
Agent Cicarelli
|
5
/ 10
|
|
1999
|
The Sopranos |
Attorney Melvoin
|
8.673
/ 10
|
|
1999
|
Judging Amy |
AAG Charles Novotny
|
7.524
/ 10
|
|
1999
|
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai |
Handsome Frank
|
7.349
/ 10
|
|
1999
|
Ryan Caulfield: Year One |
-
|
6
/ 10
|
|
1999
|
Witness Protection |
Niko
|
6.3
/ 10
|
|
1999
|
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All |
Vincent Lo Russo
|
5.24
/ 10
|
|
1999
|
Ballad of the Nightingale |
Arnie D'Angelo
|
4.2
/ 10
|
|
1999
|
Road Kill |
Charboneau
|
6
/ 10
|
|
1998
|
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas |
Wine Colored Tuxedo
|
7.201
/ 10
|
|
1998
|
Shadow of Doubt |
Marvin Helm
|
4.8
/ 10
|
|
1998
|
My Giant |
Producer
|
5.372
/ 10
|
|
1998
|
Postal Worker |
Dr. Nicolas Brink
|
4.5
/ 10
|
|
1998
|
Desert Thunder |
Adm. Le Clair
|
4.8
/ 10
|
|
1998
|
Lured Innocence |
Jack Shelby
|
4.8
/ 10
|
|
1998
|
Milo |
Lieutenant Parker
|
4.4
/ 10
|
|
1997
|
Private Parts |
Ben Stern
|
6.485
/ 10
|
|
1997
|
Mad City |
Brackett's Agent
|
6.255
/ 10
|
|
1997
|
Bella Mafia |
Anthony Moreno
|
6.603
/ 10
|
|
1997
|
Guy |
Al
|
3.6
/ 10
|
|
1996
|
Spin City |
Mr. Paterno
|
7.041
/ 10
|
|
1996
|
EZ Streets |
Frank Collero
|
6.143
/ 10
|
|
1996
|
Bogus |
M. Clay Thrasher
|
5.808
/ 10
|
|
1995
|
JAG |
Sibby Lonegro
|
7.249
/ 10
|
|
1995
|
Se7en |
Dr. Beardsley
|
8.381
/ 10
|
|
1995
|
Man of the House |
Joey Renda
|
5.407
/ 10
|
|
1995
|
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning |
Monaghan
|
4.8
/ 10
|
|
1995
|
S.F.W. |
Gerald Parsley
|
5.934
/ 10
|
|
1995
|
Donor Unknown |
Hal Cooney
|
7.5
/ 10
|
|
1994
|
Dragstrip Girl |
Det. Dryden
|
4.167
/ 10
|
|
1994
|
Lipstick Camera |
Detective Vorkopich
|
4.125
/ 10
|
|
1994
|
Trial by Jury |
Leo Greco
|
5.389
/ 10
|
|
1994
|
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice |
-
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1994
|
Across the Moon |
Roy
|
4.154
/ 10
|
|
1993
|
The Nanny |
Phillipe
|
8.055
/ 10
|
|
1993
|
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman |
Barry Barker
|
6.908
/ 10
|
|
1993
|
Boy Meets World |
Stan
|
8.284
/ 10
|
|
1993
|
Walker, Texas Ranger |
Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1993
|
Fallen Angels |
Jack Malkov
|
6.6
/ 10
|
|
1993
|
Dave's World |
Leon
|
6.5
/ 10
|
|
1993
|
Heart and Souls |
Max Marco
|
6.992
/ 10
|
|
1993
|
Home Free |
Vic
|
6.5
/ 10
|
|
1993
|
Night Eyes 3 |
Kaplan
|
4.5
/ 10
|
|
1993
|
Based on an Untrue Story |
Disturbing Caller
|
4.643
/ 10
|
|
1993
|
The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not! |
Robert L. Ripley
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1992
|
Mad About You |
Arthur
|
6.782
/ 10
|
|
1992
|
Sister Act |
Willy
|
6.836
/ 10
|
|
1992
|
Beethoven |
Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
|
5.831
/ 10
|
|
1992
|
There Goes the Neighborhood |
Marty Rollins
|
5.481
/ 10
|
|
1991
|
Dinosaurs |
Mel Luster (voice)
|
7.806
/ 10
|
|
1991
|
The Commish |
Benny
|
7.148
/ 10
|
|
1991
|
Father of the Bride |
Al - the Tux Salesman
|
6.479
/ 10
|
|
1991
|
The New WKRP in Cincinnati |
-
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1991
|
Barton Fink |
Detective Mastrionotti
|
7.5
/ 10
|
|
1991
|
For the Boys |
Milt, Recording Studio
|
6.4
/ 10
|
|
1991
|
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster |
Dave Barrett
|
6.7
/ 10
|
|
1990
|
Dream On |
Roy
|
6.9
/ 10
|
|
1990
|
Kindergarten Cop |
Captain Salazar
|
6.138
/ 10
|
|
1990
|
Havana |
Mike MacClaney
|
5.781
/ 10
|
|
1990
|
Tune in Tomorrow... |
Uncle Luke
|
5.468
/ 10
|
|
1990
|
Chattahoochee |
Dr. Debner
|
5.735
/ 10
|
|
1989
|
Seinfeld |
Ray
|
8.248
/ 10
|
|
1989
|
Say Anything... |
Agent Stewart
|
7.004
/ 10
|
|
1989
|
A Deadly Silence |
D.A. Ed Jablonski
|
6.167
/ 10
|
|
1989
|
Peter Gunn |
Spiros
|
5.429
/ 10
|
|
1989
|
Meet the Hollowheads |
Mr. Crabneck
|
5.9
/ 10
|
|
1989
|
Original Sin |
Vincent
|
4.75
/ 10
|
|
1988
|
Dear John |
Harry
|
5.7
/ 10
|
|
1988
|
Twins |
Chop Shop Owner
|
6.055
/ 10
|
|
1988
|
Something Is Out There |
-
|
7.6
/ 10
|
|
1988
|
In Dangerous Company |
Kellog
|
4.143
/ 10
|
|
1987
|
Wiseguy |
-
|
6.649
/ 10
|
|
1987
|
Good Morning, Vietnam |
Dan 'The Man' Levitan
|
7.301
/ 10
|
|
1987
|
The Oldest Rookie |
-
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1987
|
Radio Days |
Sy
|
7.042
/ 10
|
|
1987
|
Wanted: Dead or Alive |
Agent
|
5.959
/ 10
|
|
1987
|
Tin Men |
Carly
|
6.333
/ 10
|
|
1987
|
The Squeeze |
Ruben
|
5.036
/ 10
|
|
1987
|
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam |
Harry Long
|
6.8
/ 10
|
|
1987
|
Beauty and the Beast |
Naj
|
7.422
/ 10
|
|
1987
|
Hiding Out |
Mr. Lessig
|
5.816
/ 10
|
|
1987
|
The House of Blue Leaves |
Billy Einhorn
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1987
|
Almost Partners |
Nicky
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1986
|
Courage |
Frankie Ce De Baca
|
6.75
/ 10
|
|
1985
|
The Equalizer |
Police Lieutenant
|
7.157
/ 10
|
|
1985
|
Desperately Seeking Susan |
Party Guest
|
6.075
/ 10
|
|
1984
|
Murder, She Wrote |
Walter Pell
|
7.521
/ 10
|
|
1984
|
Tales from the Darkside |
Curtis
|
7.229
/ 10
|
|
1983
|
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer |
Bartender
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1982
|
American Playhouse |
Billy Einhorn
|
6.6
/ 10
|
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