Richard Portnow

Biography

​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.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

142

Birth Date

1947-01-26 00:00:00

Birth Place

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  Perfect Stranger
• 

  The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!
• 

  In the Dark
• 

  The Wish List
• 

  Good Time Max
• 

  Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

Credits

• actors (142 credits)

  • Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws

    Oscar Golden

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Sinatra! Eternity

    Walter Winchell

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Matlock

    - Another Matlock (2025) ... Judge Colton P. Davidson actor actors
    2024
  • Roe v. Wade

    Justice William Douglas

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Frank and Ava

    Walter Winchell

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Talking Sopranos

    - "Cold Cuts" (2021) ... Self actor actors
    2020
  • Stakeout

    Pat Reed

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Holly Day

    Benny

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Higher Power

    Charles Margrey

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Andover

    Shamus Trout

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • The Gliksmans

    Tim Neuman

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Café Society

    Walt

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Timeless

    - Public Enemy No. 1 (2017) ... Mayor William Hale Thompson actor actors
    2016
  • Trumbo

    Louis B. Mayer

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Parallel

    Stewart

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Nanny Cam

    Detective Jones

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • This Last Lonely Place

    Jason Pure

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Oldboy

    Bernie Sharkey

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Underdogs

    John Handon II

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • In the Dark

    Detective Archer

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Hitchcock

    Barney Balaban

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • A Night of Nightmares

    Cliff Tanner

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • 2 Jacks

    Lorenzo

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Imaginary Friend

    Dan

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Elementary

    - You've Got Me, Who's Got You? (2016) ... Eddie Eichorn actor actors
    2012
  • The Christmas Pageant

    Leo Brenner

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Shameless

    - Survivors (2021) ... Johnny Boxcars actor actors
    2011
  • Grimm

    - Maiden Quest (2015) ... Daniel Troyer actor actors
    2011
  • Suits

    - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (2014) ... Pete Kreeling actor actors
    2011
  • The Wish List

    Lenny

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Killer by Nature

    Walter

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Hawaii Five-0

    - Kupale (Defender) (2012) ... Creed's Attorney actor actors
    2010
  • Law Abiding Citizen

    Bill Reynolds

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Life Is Hot in Cracktown

    Guy from 4 K

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Minis

    Jack

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Under New Management

    Carmello Conforte

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Good Wife

    - Restraint (2015) ... Judge Ben Margovski actor actors
    2009
  • Castle

    - That '70s Show (2014) ... Milt Boyle actor actors
    2009
  • Parks and Recreation

    - Moving Up (2014) ... Mitch Savner actor actors

    - The Wall (2014) ... Mitch Savner actor actors
    2009
  • The Spirit

    Donenfeld

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Good Time Max

    Head Administrator

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Tinker Bell

    Minister of Autumn (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Mentalist

    - Scarlet Ribbons (2011) ... Phil actor actors
    2008
  • Chasing Robert

    Ed Thorton

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Perfect Stranger

    Narron

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • National Lampoon's TV: The Movie

    Sergeant

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Find Me Guilty

    Max Novardis

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Hannah Montana

    - On the Road Again (III) (2006) ... Marty Kline actor actors
    2006
  • Meet the Mobsters

    Jerry Kaminski

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Trump Unauthorized

    Mayor Ed Koch

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Under the City

    Minks

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Grey's Anatomy

    - The Last Supper (2020) ... Saul Schmitt actor actors
    2005
  • Tony n' Tina's Wedding

    Vinnie Black

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Boston Legal

    - ...There's Fire! (2006) ... Judge Peter Harding actor actors

    - The Black Widow (2005) ... Judge Peter Harding actor actors

    - Let Sales Ring (2005) ... Judge Peter Harding actor actors

    - Change of Course (2004) ... Judge Peter Harding actor actors
    2004
  • Cold Case

    - The Dealer (2008) ... Oscar Anderson (2008) actor actors
    2003
  • Nip/Tuck

    - Allegra Caldarello (2009) ... Manny Caldarello actor actors

    - Bobbi Broderick (2004) ... Manny Caldarelo actor actors
    2003
  • Las Vegas

    - Everything Old Is You Again (2005) ... Lester Colette actor actors
    2003
  • Poolhall Junkies

    Toupee Jay

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Shield

    - Cherrypoppers (2002) ... Jim Wright actor actors
    2002
  • Double Bang

    Lieutenant Shatkin

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Zigs

    Arnold Zigman

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Laughter on the 23rd Floor

    Harry Prince

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Unscarred

    Tommy Matolla

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • The Ghost of Spoon River

    Agent Cicarelli

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Happy Accidents

    Trip

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Fallen Arches

    Nicky Kaplan

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Witness Protection

    Niko

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

    Handsome Frank

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All

    Vincent Lo Russo

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Ballad of the Nightingale

    Arnie D'Angelo

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Road Kill

    Charboneau

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The Sopranos

    - The Test Dream (2004) ... Harold 'Mel' Melvoin actor actors

    - In Camelot (2004) ... Harold 'Mel' Melvoin actor actors

    - Where's Johnny? (2004) ... Harold 'Mel' Melvoin actor actors

    - Whitecaps (2002) ... Attorney Melvoin actor actors

    - Eloise (2002) ... Attorney Melvoin actor actors
    1999
  • Judging Amy

    - The Out-of-Towners (2000) ... AAG Charles Novotny actor actors
    1999
  • Lured Innocence

    Jack Shelby

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Postal Worker

    Dr. Nicolas Brink

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Milo

    Lieutenant Parker

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Desert Thunder

    Adm. Le Clair

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

    Wine Colored Tuxedo

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • My Giant

    Producer

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Shadow of Doubt

    Marvin Helm

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Guy

    Al

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Bella Mafia

    Anthony Moreno

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Mad City

    Brackett's Agent

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Private Parts

    Ben Stern

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Bogus

    M. Clay Thrasher

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Spin City

    - Deaf Man Walking (1998) ... Mr. Paterno actor actors
    1996
  • Donor Unknown

    Hal Cooney

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Se7en

    Dr. Beardsley

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning

    Monaghan

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Man of the House

    Joey Renda

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • S.F.W.

    Gerald Parsley

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • JAG

    - Ghost Ship (1997) ... Sibby Lonegro actor actors
    1995
  • Across the Moon

    Roy

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Lipstick Camera

    Detective Vorkopich

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Trial by Jury

    Leo Greco

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Dragstrip Girl

    Det. Dryden

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!

    Robert L. Ripley

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Based on an Untrue Story

    Disturbing Caller

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Night Eyes 3

    Kaplan

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Heart and Souls

    Max Marco

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Boy Meets World

    - Can I Help to Cheer You? (1999) ... Stan actor actors
    1993
  • Walker, Texas Ranger

    - Trial of LaRue (1997) ... Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney actor actors
    1993
  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

    - Whine, Whine, Whine (1995) ... Barry Barker actor actors
    1993
  • The Nanny

    - A Star Is Unborn (1994) ... Phillipe actor actors
    1993
  • Fallen Angels

    - A Dime a Dance (1995) ... Jack Malkov actor actors
    1993
  • There Goes the Neighborhood

    Marty Rollins

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Sister Act

    Willy

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Beethoven

    Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Mad About You

    - The Cockatoo (1997) ... Arthur actor actors

    - Do Me a Favor (1996) ... Arthur actor actors
    1992
  • Father of the Bride

    Al - the Tux Salesman

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • For the Boys

    Milt, Recording Studio

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Barton Fink

    Detective Mastrionotti

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster

    Dave Barrett

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Dinosaurs

    - The Clip Show (1992) ... Mel Luster (voice) actor actors

    - Hurling Day (1991) ... Mel Luster (voice) actor actors

    - The Mating Dance (1991) ... Mel Luster (voice) actor actors
    1991
  • Kindergarten Cop

    Captain Salazar

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Havana

    Mike MacClaney

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Tune in Tomorrow...

    Uncle Luke

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Chattahoochee

    Dr. Debner

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Meet the Hollowheads

    Mr. Crabneck

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Peter Gunn

    Spiros

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • A Deadly Silence

    D.A. Ed Jablonski

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Say Anything...

    Agent Stewart

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Original Sin

    Vincent

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Seinfeld

    - The Handicap Spot (1993) ... Ray actor actors
    1989
  • Twins

    Chop Shop Owner

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • In Dangerous Company

    Kellog

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Good Morning, Vietnam

    Dan 'The Man' Levitan

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Hiding Out

    Mr. Lessig

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam

    Harry Long

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Squeeze

    Ruben

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The House of Blue Leaves

    Billy Einhorn

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Almost Partners

    Nicky

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Tin Men

    Carly

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Radio Days

    Sy

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Wanted: Dead or Alive

    Agent

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Courage

    Frankie Ce De Baca

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Desperately Seeking Susan

    Party Guest

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Equalizer

    - Dead Drop (1986) ... Detective actor actors

    - Desperately (1985) ... Police Lieutenant actor actors

    - The Lock Box (1985) ... Police Lieutenant actor actors
    1985
  • Murder, She Wrote

    - Twice Dead (1995) ... Walter Pell actor actors

    - A Killing in Vegas (1991) ... Lt. Walt Murphy actor actors
    1984
  • Tales from the Darkside

    - Everybody Needs a Little Love (1987) ... Curtis actor actors
    1984
  • Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer

    Bartender

    actor

    actors
    1983