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Richard Portnow

Actor, ProducerBorn January 26, 1947 (78 years)
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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 & Shows on Plex

  • The Spirit
  • Nip/Tuck
  • Find Me Guilty
  • Poolhall Junkies
  • The Minis
  • Wanted: Dead or Alive
  • Andover
  • Wiseguy
  • The Commish
  • Trial by Jury
  • Roe v. Wade
  • Imaginary Friend
  • Underdogs
  • TV: The Movie
  • Soy Nero
  • In the Dark
  • Lured Innocence
  • Across the Moon
  • Killer by Nature
  • Duke
  • Stakeout

Known For

  • Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
  • Perfect Stranger
  • Barton Fink
  • Sister Act
  • Hitchcock
  • Private Parts
  • Man of the House
  • Andover
  • Tin Men
  • The Minis
  • Poolhall Junkies
  • Good Time Max
  • S.F.W.
  • The Indian
  • Nanny Cam
  • Milo
  • Higher Power
  • Tune in Tomorrow...
  • The Wish List
  • Bella Mafia
  • Meet the Hollowheads
  • Trial by Jury
  • In the Dark
  • Soy Nero

Featured Videos

    Filmography

    2025
    Dog Patrol · as Oscar Golden
    2020
    Frank and Ava · as Walter Winchell
    2019
    Roe v. Wade · as Justice William Douglas
    2019
    Stakeout · as Pat Reed
    2019
    Duke · as Carroll Green
    2018
    Holly Day · as Benny
    2018
    Higher Power · as Charles Margrey
    2017
    Andover · as Shamus Trout
    2017
    The Gliksmans · as Tim Neuman
    2017
    Swing State · as Shoe Montgomery
    2016
    Timeless (2016) (TV Series) · as Mayor William Hale Thompson
    2016
    Soy Nero · as Murray - The Garage Owner
    2016
    Café Society · as Walt
    2016
    The Detour (TV Series) · as Marty
    2015
    Real Rob (TV Series) · as Jerry
    2015
    Trumbo · as Louis B. Mayer
    2015
    Parallel · as Stewart
    2014
    Nanny Cam · as Detective Jones
    2014
    Seasons of Love · as Pop
    2014
    This Last Lonely Place · as Jason Pure
    2014
    The Fourth Noble Truth · as Aaron's Lawyer
    2013
    Oldboy · as Bernie Sharkey
    2013
    Slightly Single in L.A. · as Older Bar Guy
    2013
    Underdogs · as John Handon Ii
    2013
    In the Dark · as Detective Archer
    2012
    Hitchcock · as Barney Balaban
    2012
    Elementary (TV Series) · as Eddie Eichorn
    2012
    2 Jacks · as Lorenzo
    2012
    Major Crimes (TV Series) · as The Gardener
    2012
    2011
    The Christmas Pageant · as Leo Brenner
    2011
    Grimm (TV Series) · as Daniel Troyer
    2011
    Suits (TV Series) · as Pete Kreeling
    2011
    Franklin & Bash (TV Series) · as Richard Kohl
    2011
    Shameless (US) (TV Series) · as Johnny Boxcars
    2010
    Hawaii Five-0 (TV Series) · as Creed's Attorney
    2010
    Outlaw (TV Series) · as Sen. Sidney Vidalin
    2010
    The Wish List · as Lenny
    2010
    2010
    Privileged · as Mr. Rothman
    2010
    2010
    Jack's Family Adventure · as Denny Simpkins
    2009
    Law Abiding Citizen · as Bill Reynolds
    2009
    The Good Wife (TV Series) · as Judge Ben Margovski
    2009
    Life Is Hot in Cracktown · as Guy From 4 K
    2009
    Parks and Recreation (TV Series) · as Mitch Savner
    2009
    Castle (2009) (TV Series) · as Milt Boyle
    2009
    Under New Management · as Carmello Conforte
    2009
    Spring Break '83 · as Dean Martin
    2008
    The Spirit · as Donenfeld
    2008
    Tinker Bell · as Minister Of Autumn (voice)
    2008
    The Mentalist (TV Series) · as Phil
    2007
    Made in Brooklyn · as Louis
    2007
    Good Time Max · as Head Administrator
    2007
    2007
    Chasing Robert · as Ed Thorton
    2007
    Perfect Stranger · as Narron
    2007
    2007
    Dirt (TV Series)
    2007
    The Indian · as Elliot
    2006
    TV: The Movie · as Sergeant
    2006
    Hannah Montana (TV Series) · as Marty Kline
    2006
    Find Me Guilty · as Max Novardis
    2005
    Head Cases (TV Series) · as Max
    2005
    Meet the Mobsters · as Jerry Kaminski
    2005
    Trump Unauthorized · as Mayor Ed Koch
    2005
    Grey's Anatomy (TV Series) · as Saul Schmitt
    2004
    Boston Legal (TV Series) · as Judge Peter Harding
    2004
    CSI: NY (TV Series) · as Preston Seville, Sr.
    2004
    Tony & Tina's Wedding · as Vinnie Black
    2003
    Cold Case (TV Series) · as Oscar Anderson (2008)
    2003
    Las Vegas (TV Series) · as Lester Colette
    2003
    Nip/Tuck (TV Series) · as Manny Caldarello
    2002
    Poolhall Junkies · as Toupee Jay
    2002
    The Shield (TV Series) · as Jim Wright
    2001
    Double Bang · as Lieutenant Shatkin
    2001
    Going to California (TV Series) · as Lou Barlow
    2001
    Double Down · as Arnold Zigman
    2001
    Laughter on the 23rd Floor · as Harry Prince
    2000
    The Unscarred · as Tommy Matolla
    2000
    The Mystery of Spoon River · as Agent Cicarelli
    2000
    Happy Accidents · as Trip
    2000
    18 Wheels of Justice (TV Series) · as Anthony Guardino Jr.
    1999
    Desert Thunder · as Adm. Le Clair
    1999
    1999
    1999
    1999
    Judging Amy (TV Series) · as Aag Charles Novotny
    1999
    The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All · as Vincent Lo Russo
    1999
    Road Kill · as Charboneau
    1999
    Ballad of the Nightingale · as Arnie D'angelo
    1999
    The Sopranos (TV Series) · as Attorney Melvoin
    1999
    Kilroy · as Ed Gray
    1998
    Lured Innocence · as Jack Shelby
    1998
    Postal Worker · as Dr. Nicolas Brink
    1998
    Milo · as Lieutenant Parker
    1998
    Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas · as Wine Colored Tuxedo
    1998
    My Giant · as Producer
    1998
    Shadow of Doubt · as Marvin Helm
    1998
    Fallen Arches · as Nicky Kaplan
    1997
    Bella Mafia · as Anthony Moreno
    1997
    Mad City · as Brackett's Agent
    1997
    Private Parts · as Ben Stern
    1996
    Guy · as Al
    1996
    Brittle Glory · as Sid Higgins
    1996
    EZ Streets (TV Series) · as Det. Frank Collero
    1996
    Spin City (TV Series) · as Mr. Paterno
    1996
    Bogus · as M. Clay Thrasher
    1995
    Donor Unknown · as Hal Cooney
    1995
    JAG (TV Series) · as Sibby Lonegro
    1995
    Se7en · as Dr. Beardsley
    1995
    1995
    1995
    Man of the House · as Joey Renda
    1995
    Double Rush (TV Series) · as Ed Foley
    1994
    Lipstick Camera · as Detective Vorkopich
    1994
    1994
    S.F.W. · as Gerald Parsley
    1994
    Trial by Jury · as Leo Greco
    1994
    Dragstrip Girl · as Det. Dryden
    1994
    Rebel Highway (TV Series) · as Det. Dryden
    1994
    1993
    The Nanny (TV Series) · as Phillipe
    1993
    Boy Meets World (TV Series) · as Stan
    1993
    NYPD Blue (TV Series) · as Harry Bernstein
    1993
    Based on an Untrue Story · as Disturbing Caller
    1993
    Dave's World (TV Series) · as Leon
    1993
    Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (TV Series) · as Barry Barker
    1993
    Night Eyes Three · as Kaplan
    1993
    Heart and Souls · as Max Marco
    1993
    Fallen Angels (TV Series) · as Jack Malkov
    1993
    Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series) · as Irving Rothbart - Larue's Attorney
    1992
    There Goes the Neighborhood · as Marty Rollins
    1992
    Mad About You (TV Series) · as Arthur
    1992
    Sister Act · as Willy
    1992
    Beethoven · as Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
    1991
    Father of the Bride · as Al - The Tux Salesman
    1991
    For the Boys · as Milt, Recording Studio
    1991
    Civil Wars (TV Series) · as Jerry Desantos
    1991
    1991
    Homefront (TV Series)
    1991
    1991
    Barton Fink · as Detective Mastrionotti
    1991
    Dinosaurs (TV Series) · as Mel Luster (voice)
    1991
    1990
    Kindergarten Cop · as Captain Salazar
    1990
    Havana · as Mike Macclaney
    1990
    Tune in Tomorrow... · as Uncle Luke
    1990
    Dream On (TV Series) · as Roy
    1989
    Meet the Hollowheads · as Mr. Crabneck
    1989
    Chattahoochee · as Dr. Debner
    1989
    Seinfeld (TV Series) · as Ray
    1989
    Peter Gunn · as Spiros
    1989
    A Deadly Silence · as D.a. Ed Jablonski
    1989
    Say Anything · as Agent Stewart
    1989
    Original Sin · as Vincent
    1989
    Father Dowling Mysteries (TV Series) · as Cameron Prince
    1988
    Twins · as Chop Shop Owner
    1988
    1988
    Dear John (1988) (TV Series) · as Harry
    1988
    1987
    Good Morning, Vietnam · as Dan 'the Man' Levitan
    1987
    Hiding Out · as Mr. Lessig
    1987
    Weeds · as Guard
    1987
    1987
    1987
    Hooperman (TV Series) · as Mr. Byrne
    1987
    Wiseguy (TV Series)
    1987
    The Squeeze · as Ruben
    1987
    Almost Partners · as Nicky
    1987
    Tin Men · as Carly
    1987
    Radio Days · as Sy
    1986
    1986
    Courage · as Frankie Ce De Baca
    1985
    The Equalizer (TV Series) · as Police Lieutenant
    1985
    Desperately Seeking Susan · as Party Guest
    1984
    Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) · as Lt. Walt Murphy
    1983
    Tales from the Darkside (TV Series) · as Curtis
    1983
    1980
    American Playhouse (TV Series) · as Billy Einhorn
    1980
    Roadie · as First New York Wino

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