Richard Portnow
Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Known for
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movieDog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
2025
Oscar Golden
movieSinatra! Eternity
2025
Walter Winchell
tvMatlock
2024
Judge Colton P. Davidson
movieRoe v. Wade
2021
Justice William Douglas
movieFrank and Ava
2020
Walter Winchell
movieStakeout
2019
Pat Reed
movieHolly Day
2018
Benny
movieHigher Power
2018
Charles Margrey
movieAndover
2018
Shamus Trout
movieThe Gliksmans
2017
Tim Neuman
tvTimeless
2016
Mayor William Hale Thompson
movieTrumbo
2015
Louis B. Mayer
Parallel
2015
Stewart
movieNanny Cam
2014
Detective Jones
movieThis Last Lonely Place
2014
Jason Pure
movieOldboy
2013
Bernie Sharkey
movieUnderdogs
2013
John Handon II
movieIn the Dark
2013
Detective Archer
movieHitchcock
2012
Barney Balaban
tvElementary
2012
Eddie Eichorn
movie2 Jacks
2012
Lorenzo
movieThe Christmas Pageant
2011
Leo Brenner
tvGrimm
2011
Daniel Troyer
tvSuits
2011
Pete Kreeling
tvFranklin & Bash
2011
Richard Kohl
tvShameless
2011
Johnny Boxcars
tvHawaii Five-0
2010
Creed's Attorney
tvOutlaw
2010
Sen. Sidney Vidalin
movieLaw Abiding Citizen
2009
Bill Reynolds
tvThe Good Wife
2009
Judge Ben Margovski
movieLife Is Hot in Cracktown
2009
Guy from 4 K
tvParks and Recreation
2009
Mitch Savner
tvCastle
2009
Milt Boyle
movieUnder New Management
2009
Carmello Conforte
movieThe Spirit
2008
Donenfeld
movieGood Time Max
2008
Head Administrator
movieTinker Bell
2008
Minister of Autumn (voice)
movieChasing Robert
2007
Ed Thorton
tvDirt
2007
Teddy Jick
movieThe Indian
2007
Elliot
tvHannah Montana
2006
Marty Kline
movieFind Me Guilty
2006
Max Novardis
movieMeet the Mobsters
2005
Jerry Kaminski
movieTrump Unauthorized
2005
Mayor Ed Koch
tvGrey's Anatomy
2005
Saul Schmitt
tvBoston Legal
2004
Judge Peter Harding
movieTony n' Tina's Wedding
2004
Vinnie Black
tvCold Case
2003
Oscar Anderson (2008)
tvLas Vegas
2003
Lester Colette
tvNip/Tuck
2003
Manny Caldarelo / Manny Caldarello
moviePoolhall Junkies
2002
Toupee Jay
tvThe Shield
2002
Jim Wright
movieDouble Bang
2001
Lieutenant Shatkin
movieZigs
2001
Arnold Zigman
movieLaughter on the 23rd Floor
2001
Harry Prince
movieThe Unscarred
2000
Tommy Matolla
movieThe Ghost of Spoon River
2000
Agent Cicarelli
movieFallen Arches
2000
Nicky Kaplan
movieGhost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
1999
Handsome Frank
tvJudging Amy
1999
AAG Charles Novotny
movieThe Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
1999
Vincent Lo Russo
movieBallad of the Nightingale
1999
Arnie D'Angelo
movieRoad Kill
1999
Charboneau
tvThe Sopranos
1999
Attorney Melvoin / Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
movieLured Innocence
1998
Jack Shelby
moviePostal Worker
1998
Dr. Nicolas Brink
movieMilo
1998
Lieutenant Parker
movieDesert Thunder
1998
Adm. Le Clair
movieFear and Loathing in Las Vegas
1998
Wine Colored Tuxedo
movieMy Giant
1998
Producer
movieShadow of Doubt
1998
Marvin Helm
movieBella Mafia
1997
Anthony Moreno
movieMad City
1997
Brackett's Agent
moviePrivate Parts
1997
Ben Stern
tvEZ Streets
1996
Frank Collero
tvSpin City
1996
Mr. Paterno
movieBogus
1996
M. Clay Thrasher
Donor Unknown
1995
Hal Cooney
tvJAG
1995
Sibby Lonegro
movieSe7en
1995
Dr. Beardsley
movieMan of the House
1995
Joey Renda
movieS.F.W.
1995
Gerald Parsley
movieLipstick Camera
1994
Detective Vorkopich
movieTrial by Jury
1994
Leo Greco
movieDragstrip Girl
1994
Det. Dryden
tvThe Nanny
1993
Phillipe
movieBased on an Untrue Story
1993
Disturbing Caller
movieNight Eyes 3
1993
Kaplan
movieHeart and Souls
1993
Max Marco
tvFallen Angels
1993
Jack Malkov
tvWalker, Texas Ranger
1993
Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
movieThere Goes the Neighborhood
1992
Marty Rollins
tvMad About You
1992
Arthur
movieSister Act
1992
Willy
movieBeethoven
1992
Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
movieFather of the Bride
1991
Al - the Tux Salesman
movieFor the Boys
1991
Milt, Recording Studio
movieBarton Fink
1991
Detective Mastrionotti
tvDinosaurs
1991
Mel Luster (voice)
movieKindergarten Cop
1990
Captain Salazar
movieHavana
1990
Mike MacClaney
movieTune in Tomorrow...
1990
Uncle Luke
movieChattahoochee
1990
Dr. Debner
movieMeet the Hollowheads
1989
Mr. Crabneck
moviePeter Gunn
1989
Spiros
movieA Deadly Silence
1989
D.A. Ed Jablonski
movieSay Anything...
1989
Agent Stewart
movieOriginal Sin
1989
Vincent
movieTwins
1988
Chop Shop Owner
tvDear John
1988
Harry
movieGood Morning, Vietnam
1987
Dan 'The Man' Levitan
movieHiding Out
1987
Mr. Lessig
movieThe Squeeze
1987
Ruben
movieThe House of Blue Leaves
1987
Billy Einhorn
movieTin Men
1987
Carly
movieCourage
1986
Frankie Ce De Baca
tvThe Equalizer
1985
Police Lieutenant / Detective
movieDesperately Seeking Susan
1985
Party Guest
tvMurder, She Wrote
1984
Walter Pell / Lt. Walt Murphy
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982
Billy Einhorn