Richard Portnow
Born
January 26, 1947 (age 78)
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Movies

Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
2025 ★ 5.0
Oscar Golden
Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade
2021 ★ 5.5
Justice William Douglas
Frank and Ava
Frank and Ava
2020 ★ 4.9
Walter Winchell
Stakeout
Stakeout
2019 ★ 5.2
Pat Reed
Holly Day
Holly Day
2018 ★ 6.3
Benny
Higher Power
Higher Power
2018 ★ 5.1
Charles Margrey
Andover
Andover
2018 ★ 5.1
Shamus Trout
The Gliksmans
The Gliksmans
2017
Tim Neuman
Café Society
Café Society
2016 ★ 6.4
Walt
Trumbo
Trumbo
2015 ★ 7.2
Louis B. Mayer
Parallel
Parallel
2015 ★ 4.3
Stewart
Nanny Cam
Nanny Cam
2014 ★ 5.6
Detective Jones
This Last Lonely Place
This Last Lonely Place
2014 ★ 6.5
Jason Pure
Oldboy
Oldboy
2013 ★ 5.9
Bernie Sharkey
Underdogs
Underdogs
2013 ★ 5.7
John Handon II
In the Dark
In the Dark
2013 ★ 5.0
Detective Archer
Hitchcock
Hitchcock
2012 ★ 6.6
Barney Balaban
A Night of Nightmares
A Night of Nightmares
2012
Cliff Tanner
2 Jacks
2 Jacks
2012 ★ 5.2
Lorenzo
Imaginary Friend
Imaginary Friend
2012 ★ 4.8
Dan
The Christmas Pageant
The Christmas Pageant
2011 ★ 5.9
Leo Brenner
Witness Protection
Witness Protection
2011 ★ 6.2
Niko
The Wish List
The Wish List
2010 ★ 6.5
Lenny
Killer by Nature
Killer by Nature
2010 ★ 3.3
Walter
Law Abiding Citizen
Law Abiding Citizen
2009 ★ 7.4
Bill Reynolds
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
2009 ★ 5.9
Guy from 4 K
The Minis
The Minis
2009 ★ 2.2
Jack
Under New Management
Under New Management
2009 ★ 4.7
Carmello Conforte
The Spirit
The Spirit
2008 ★ 4.8
Donenfeld
Good Time Max
Good Time Max
2008 ★ 5.3
Head Administrator
Tinker Bell
Tinker Bell
2008 ★ 6.9
Minister of Autumn (voice)
Chasing Robert
Chasing Robert
2007 ★ 2.0
Ed Thorton
Perfect Stranger
Perfect Stranger
2007 ★ 5.8
Narron
The Indian
The Indian
2007 ★ 5.7
Elliot
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
2006 ★ 4.2
Sergeant
Find Me Guilty
Find Me Guilty
2006 ★ 6.6
Max Novardis
Meet the Mobsters
Meet the Mobsters
2005 ★ 6.9
Jerry Kaminski
Trump Unauthorized
Trump Unauthorized
2005 ★ 3.2
Mayor Ed Koch
Under the City
Under the City
2005
Minks
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
2004 ★ 5.1
Vinnie Black
Poolhall Junkies
Poolhall Junkies
2002 ★ 6.3
Toupee Jay
Double Bang
Double Bang
2001 ★ 4.6
Lieutenant Shatkin
Zigs
Zigs
2001 ★ 3.5
Arnold Zigman
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
2001 ★ 3.8
Harry Prince
The Unscarred
The Unscarred
2000 ★ 5.3
Tommy Matolla
The Ghost of Spoon River
The Ghost of Spoon River
2000 ★ 4.0
Agent Cicarelli
Happy Accidents
Happy Accidents
2000 ★ 6.8
Trip
Fallen Arches
Fallen Arches
2000
Nicky Kaplan
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
1999 ★ 7.3
Handsome Frank
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
1999 ★ 5.1
Vincent Lo Russo
Ballad of the Nightingale
Ballad of the Nightingale
1999 ★ 3.3
Arnie D'Angelo
Road Kill
Road Kill
1999 ★ 5.5
Charboneau
Postal Worker
Postal Worker
1998 ★ 3.3
Dr. Nicolas Brink
Milo
Milo
1998 ★ 4.3
Lieutenant Parker
Desert Thunder
Desert Thunder
1998 ★ 4.1
Adm. Le Clair
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
1998 ★ 7.2
Wine Colored Tuxedo
My Giant
My Giant
1998 ★ 5.3
Producer
Shadow of Doubt
Shadow of Doubt
1998 ★ 4.7
Marvin Helm
Lured Innocence
Lured Innocence
1997 ★ 4.1
Jack Shelby
Guy
Guy
1997 ★ 2.3
Al
Bella Mafia
Bella Mafia
1997 ★ 6.6
Anthony Moreno
Mad City
Mad City
1997 ★ 6.2
Brackett's Agent
Private Parts
Private Parts
1997 ★ 6.4
Ben Stern
Bogus
Bogus
1996 ★ 5.8
M. Clay Thrasher
Donor Unknown
Donor Unknown
1995 ★ 8.0
Hal Cooney
Se7en
Se7en
1995 ★ 8.4
Dr. Beardsley
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
1995 ★ 4.5
Monaghan
Man of the House
Man of the House
1995 ★ 5.4
Joey Renda
S.F.W.
S.F.W.
1995 ★ 6.0
Gerald Parsley
Lipstick Camera
Lipstick Camera
1994 ★ 3.3
Detective Vorkopich
Across the Moon
Across the Moon
1994 ★ 3.5
Roy
Trial by Jury
Trial by Jury
1994 ★ 5.3
Leo Greco
Dragstrip Girl
Dragstrip Girl
1994 ★ 3.4
Det. Dryden
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
1994
The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!
The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!
1993
Robert L. Ripley
Based on an Untrue Story
Based on an Untrue Story
1993 ★ 4.2
Disturbing Caller
Night Eyes 3
Night Eyes 3
1993 ★ 4.0
Kaplan
Heart and Souls
Heart and Souls
1993 ★ 6.9
Max Marco
There Goes the Neighborhood
There Goes the Neighborhood
1992 ★ 5.3
Marty Rollins
Sister Act
Sister Act
1992 ★ 6.8
Willy
Beethoven
Beethoven
1992 ★ 5.8
Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride
1991 ★ 6.5
Al - the Tux Salesman
For the Boys
For the Boys
1991 ★ 6.2
Milt, Recording Studio
Barton Fink
Barton Fink
1991 ★ 7.5
Detective Mastrionotti
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
1991 ★ 6.5
Dave Barrett
Kindergarten Cop
Kindergarten Cop
1990 ★ 6.1
Captain Salazar
Havana
Havana
1990 ★ 5.8
Mike MacClaney
Tune in Tomorrow...
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990 ★ 5.2
Uncle Luke
Chattahoochee
Chattahoochee
1990 ★ 5.6
Dr. Debner
Meet the Hollowheads
Meet the Hollowheads
1989 ★ 5.8
Mr. Crabneck
Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
1989 ★ 4.7
Spiros
A Deadly Silence
A Deadly Silence
1989 ★ 6.2
D.A. Ed Jablonski
Say Anything...
Say Anything...
1989 ★ 7.0
Agent Stewart
Original Sin
Original Sin
1989 ★ 3.3
Vincent
Twins
Twins
1988 ★ 6.0
Chop Shop Owner
In Dangerous Company
In Dangerous Company
1988 ★ 3.5
Kellog
Good Morning, Vietnam
Good Morning, Vietnam
1987 ★ 7.3
Dan 'The Man' Levitan
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
1987 ★ 6.7
Harry Long
The Squeeze
The Squeeze
1987 ★ 4.9
Ruben
The House of Blue Leaves
The House of Blue Leaves
1987
Billy Einhorn
Almost Partners
Almost Partners
1987
Nicky
Tin Men
Tin Men
1987 ★ 6.3
Carly
Radio Days
Radio Days
1987 ★ 7.0
Sy
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1987 ★ 5.9
Agent
Courage
Courage
1986 ★ 5.7
Frankie Ce De Baca
Desperately Seeking Susan
Desperately Seeking Susan
1985 ★ 6.1
Party Guest
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
1983
Bartender

TV Series

Matlock
Matlock
2024 ★ 7.1
Judge Colton P. Davidson
1 Episode
Timeless
Timeless
2016 ★ 7.2
Mayor William Hale Thompson
1 Episode
Elementary
Elementary
2012 ★ 7.6
Eddie Eichorn
1 Episode
Grimm
Grimm
2011 ★ 8.3
Daniel Troyer
1 Episode
Suits
Suits
2011 ★ 8.2
Pete Kreeling
1 Episode
Franklin & Bash
Franklin & Bash
2011 ★ 7.2
Richard Kohl
1 Episode
Shameless
Shameless
2011 ★ 8.2
Johnny Boxcars
1 Episode
Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
2010 ★ 7.8
Creed's Attorney
1 Episode
Outlaw
Outlaw
2010 ★ 4.0
Sen. Sidney Vidalin
8 Episodes
How to Make It in America
How to Make It in America
2010 ★ 7.4
1 Episode
The Good Wife
The Good Wife
2009 ★ 7.6
Judge Ben Margovski
1 Episode
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
2009 ★ 8.0
Mitch Savner
2 Episodes
Castle
Castle
2009 ★ 8.0
Milt Boyle
1 Episode
The Mentalist
The Mentalist
2008 ★ 8.4
Phil
1 Episode
Dirt
Dirt
2007 ★ 6.7
Teddy Jick
1 Episode
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
2006 ★ 7.1
Marty Kline
1 Episode
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
2005 ★ 8.2
Saul Schmitt
1 Episode
Boston Legal
Boston Legal
2004 ★ 7.9
Judge Peter Harding
4 Episodes
Cold Case
Cold Case
2003 ★ 7.8
Oscar Anderson (2008)
1 Episode
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
2003 ★ 7.0
Lester Colette
1 Episode
Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
2003 ★ 7.2
Manny Caldarelo
1 Episode
The Shield
The Shield
2002 ★ 8.1
Jim Wright
1 Episode
Ryan Caulfield: Year One
Ryan Caulfield: Year One
1999 ★ 4.0
8 Episodes
Judging Amy
Judging Amy
1999 ★ 7.5
AAG Charles Novotny
1 Episode
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
1999 ★ 8.6
Attorney Melvoin
10 Episodes
EZ Streets
EZ Streets
1996 ★ 5.5
Frank Collero
13 Episodes
Spin City
Spin City
1996 ★ 7.0
Mr. Paterno
1 Episode
JAG
JAG
1995 ★ 7.3
Sibby Lonegro
1 Episode
Rebel Highway
Rebel Highway
1994 ★ 7.5
Det. Dryden
10 Episodes
The Nanny
The Nanny
1993 ★ 8.1
Phillipe
1 Episode
Boy Meets World
Boy Meets World
1993 ★ 8.3
Stan
1 Episode
Dave's World
Dave's World
1993 ★ 6.4
Leon
1 Episode
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993 ★ 6.9
Barry Barker
1 Episode
Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
1993 ★ 5.9
Jack Malkov
1 Episode
Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993 ★ 6.9
Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
1 Episode
Home Free
Home Free
1993 ★ 6.0
Vic
1 Episode
Mad About You
Mad About You
1992 ★ 6.7
Arthur
2 Episodes
The Commish
The Commish
1991 ★ 7.1
1 Episode
The New WKRP in Cincinnati
The New WKRP in Cincinnati
1991 ★ 7.0
1 Episode
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
1991 ★ 7.8
Mel Luster (voice)
3 Episodes
Dream On
Dream On
1990 ★ 6.8
Roy
1 Episode
Seinfeld
Seinfeld
1989 ★ 8.3
Ray
1 Episode
Something Is Out There
Something Is Out There
1988 ★ 7.6
1 Episode
Dear John
Dear John
1988 ★ 5.5
Harry
1 Episode
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
1987 ★ 7.4
1 Episode
Wiseguy
Wiseguy
1987 ★ 6.5
1 Episode
The Oldest Rookie
The Oldest Rookie
1987 ★ 5.5
1 Episode
The Equalizer
The Equalizer
1985 ★ 7.1
Police Lieutenant
2 Episodes
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
1984 ★ 7.5
Walter Pell
1 Episode
Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
1984 ★ 7.2
Curtis
1 Episode