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Richard Portnow

Actor, Producer
Born January 26, 1947 (77 years)
​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.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • The Spirit
  • Nip/Tuck
  • Find Me Guilty
  • Poolhall Junkies
  • The Minis
  • My Giant
  • Bogus
  • Wanted: Dead or Alive
  • Andover
  • Wiseguy
  • The Commish
  • Trial by Jury
  • Roe v. Wade
  • Imaginary Friend
  • Soy Nero
  • In the Dark
  • Lured Innocence
  • Double Down
  • Killer by Nature
  • Across the Moon
  • Duke
  • Stakeout
Known For
  • Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
  • Barton Fink
  • Perfect Stranger
  • Sister Act
  • Hitchcock
  • Private Parts
  • Man of the House
  • Tin Men
  • The Minis
  • Poolhall Junkies
  • Good Time Max
  • S.F.W.
  • The Indian
  • Nanny Cam
  • Milo
  • Higher Power
  • The Wish List
  • Tune in Tomorrow...
  • Bella Mafia
  • Meet the Hollowheads
  • Trial by Jury
  • In the Dark
  • Underdogs
  • Outlaw

Filmography

2020
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 (2010) (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)
2003
Nip/Tuck (TV Series)
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
Lured Innocence · as Jack Shelby
2000
Happy Accidents · as Trip
2000
Fallen Arches · as Nicky Kaplan
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
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
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
1994
1994
Lipstick Camera · as Detective Vorkopich
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)
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
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 Man With Gun In Briefcase (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 Det. 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 Walter Pell
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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