Richard Portnow
Acting
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Acting Credits
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.
Known For
Filmography
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
2025
as Oscar Golden
Sinatra! Eternity
2025
as Walter Winchell
Matlock
2024
as Judge Colton P. Davidson
Roe v. Wade
2021
as Justice William Douglas
Talking Sopranos
2020
as Self
Stakeout
2019
as Pat Reed
Higher Power
2018
as Charles Margrey
Frank and Ava
2018
as Walter Winchell
Andover
2018
as Shamus Trout
Holly Day
2018
as Benny
The Gliksmans
2017
as Tim Neuman
Café Society
2016
as Walt
Timeless
2016
as Mayor William Hale Thompson
Trumbo
2015
as Louis B. Mayer
Parallel
2015
as Stewart
Nanny Cam
2014
as Detective Jones
This Last Lonely Place
2014
as Jason Pure
Oldboy
2013
as Bernie Sharkey
In the Dark
2013
as Detective Archer
Underdogs
2013
as John Handon II
Duke
2013
as Carroll Green
2 Jacks
2012
as Lorenzo
A Night of Nightmares
2012
as Cliff Tanner
Hitchcock
2012
as Barney Balaban
Imaginary Friend
2012
as Dan
Elementary
2012
as Eddie Eichorn
The Christmas Pageant
2011
as Leo Brenner
Suits
2011
as Pete Kreeling
Grimm
2011
as Daniel Troyer
Franklin & Bash
2011
as Richard Kohl
Shameless
2011
as Johnny Boxcars
Killer by Nature
2010
as Walter
The Wish List
2010
as Lenny
How to Make It in America
2010
Outlaw
2010
as Sen. Sidney Vidalin
Hawaii Five-0
2010
as Creed's Attorney
Law Abiding Citizen
2009
as Bill Reynolds
Under New Management
2009
as Carmello Conforte
The Minis
2009
as Jack
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
2009
as Guy from 4 K
Castle
2009
as Milt Boyle
Parks and Recreation
2009
as Mitch Savner
The Good Wife
2009
as Judge Ben Margovski
Tinker Bell
2008
as Minister of Autumn (voice)
Good Time Max
2008
as Head Administrator
The Spirit
2008
as Donenfeld
The Mentalist
2008
as Phil
Perfect Stranger
2007
as Narron
The Indian
2007
as Elliot
Chasing Robert
2007
as Ed Thorton
Dirt
2007
as Teddy Jick
Find Me Guilty
2006
as Max Novardis
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
2006
as Sergeant
Hannah Montana
2006
as Marty Kline
Under the City
2005
as Minks
Meet the Mobsters
2005
as Jerry Kaminski
Trump Unauthorized
2005
as Mayor Ed Koch
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Saul Schmitt
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
2004
as Vinnie Black
Boston Legal
2004
as Judge Peter Harding
Cold Case
2003
as Oscar Anderson (2008)
Las Vegas
2003
as Lester Colette
Nip/Tuck
2003
as Manny Caldarelo
Nip/Tuck
2003
as Manny Caldarello
Poolhall Junkies
2002
as Toupee Jay
The Shield
2002
as Jim Wright
Zigs
2001
as Arnold Zigman
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
2001
as Harry
Double Bang
2001
as Lieutenant Shatkin
The Ghost of Spoon River
2000
as Agent Cicarelli
Happy Accidents
2000
as Trip
The Unscarred
2000
as Tommy Matolla
Fallen Arches
2000
as Nicky Kaplan
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
1999
as Handsome Frank
Ballad of the Nightingale
1999
as Arnie D'Angelo
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
1999
as Vincent Lo Russo
Road Kill
1999
as Charboneau
Witness Protection
1999
as Niko
Judging Amy
1999
as AAG Charles Novotny
Ryan Caulfield: Year One
1999
The Sopranos
1999
as Attorney Melvoin
The Sopranos
1999
as Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
My Giant
1998
as Producer
Milo
1998
as Lieutenant Parker
Postal Worker
1998
as Dr. Nicolas Brink
Shadow of Doubt
1998
as Marvin Helm
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
1998
as Wine Colored Tuxedo
Lured Innocence
1998
as Jack Shelby
Desert Thunder
1998
as Adm. Le Clair
Private Parts
1997
as Ben Stern
Mad City
1997
as Brackett's Agent
Bella Mafia
1997
as Anthony Moreno
Guy
1997
as Al
Bogus
1996
as M. Clay Thrasher
Spin City
1996
as Mr. Paterno
EZ Streets
1996
as Frank Collero
Se7en
1995
as Dr. Beardsley
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
1995
as Monaghan
Man of the House
1995
as Joey Renda
S.F.W.
1995
as Gerald Parsley
Donor Unknown
1995
as Hal Cooney
JAG
1995
as Sibby Lonegro
Dragstrip Girl
1994
as Det. Dryden
Trial by Jury
1994
as Leo Greco
Lipstick Camera
1994
as Detective Vorkopich
Across the Moon
1994
as Roy
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
1994
Night Eyes 3
1993
as Kaplan
Based on an Untrue Story
1993
as Disturbing Caller
Heart and Souls
1993
as Max Marco
The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!
1993
as Robert L. Ripley
Boy Meets World
1993
as Stan
The Nanny
1993
as Phillipe
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
Dave's World
1993
as Leon
Home Free
1993
as Vic
Fallen Angels
1993
as Jack Malkov
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
as Barry Barker
Sister Act
1992
as Willy
There Goes the Neighborhood
1992
as Marty Rollins
Beethoven
1992
as Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
Mad About You
1992
as Arthur
Barton Fink
1991
as Detective Mastrionotti
Father of the Bride
1991
as Al - the Tux Salesman
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
1991
as Dave Barrett
For the Boys
1991
as Milt, Recording Studio
Dinosaurs
1991
as Mel Luster (voice)
The New WKRP in Cincinnati
1991
The Commish
1991
as Benny
Kindergarten Cop
1990
as Captain Salazar
Havana
1990
as Mike MacClaney
Chattahoochee
1990
as Dr. Debner
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990
as Uncle Luke
Dream On
1990
as Roy
Meet the Hollowheads
1989
as Mr. Crabneck
Say Anything...
1989
as Agent Stewart
A Deadly Silence
1989
as D.A. Ed Jablonski
Original Sin
1989
as Vincent
Peter Gunn
1989
as Spiros
Seinfeld
1989
as Ray
Twins
1988
as Chop Shop Owner
In Dangerous Company
1988
as Kellog
Something Is Out There
1988
Dear John
1988
as Harry
Good Morning, Vietnam
1987
as Dan 'The Man' Levitan
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1987
as Agent
The Squeeze
1987
as Ruben
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
1987
as Harry Long
Radio Days
1987
as Sy
The House of Blue Leaves
1987
as Billy Einhorn
Tin Men
1987
as Carly
Almost Partners
1987
as Nicky
Hiding Out
1987
as Mr. Lessig
Wiseguy
1987
The Oldest Rookie
1987
Beauty and the Beast
1987
as Naj
Courage
1986
as Frankie Ce De Baca
Desperately Seeking Susan
1985
as Party Guest
The Equalizer
1985
as Police Lieutenant
The Equalizer
1985
as Detective
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Walter Pell
Tales from the Darkside
1984
as Curtis
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Lt. Walt Murphy
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
1983
as Bartender
American Playhouse
1982
as Billy Einhorn