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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.
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.
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2025 | Dog Patrol · as Oscar Golden |
2020 | Frank and Ava · as Walter Winchell |
2019 | Roe v. Wade · as Justice William Douglas |
2019 | |
2019 | |
2018 | Holly Day · as Benny |
2018 | Higher Power · as Charles Margrey |
2017 | |
2017 | The Gliksmans · as Tim Neuman |
2017 | Swing State · as Shoe Montgomery |
2016 | Timeless (2016) (TV Series) · as Mayor William Hale Thompson |
2016 | |
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 | |
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 | Imaginary Friend · as Dan |
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 | How to Make It in America (TV Series) |
2010 | Privileged · as Mr. Rothman |
2010 | Killer by Nature · as Walter |
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 | That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana · as Marty Klein |
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 | |
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 | Witness Protection · as Niko |
1999 | Ryan Caulfield: Year One (TV Series) |
1999 | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai · as Handsome Frank |
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 | Indictment: The McMartin Trial · as Judge George |
1995 | Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning · as Monaghan |
1995 | Man of the House · as Joey Renda |
1995 | Double Rush (TV Series) · as Ed Foley |
1994 | Lipstick Camera · as Detective Vorkopich |
1994 | Across the Moon · as Roy |
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 | The Commish (TV Series) |
1991 | Homefront (TV Series) |
1991 | The New WKRP in Cincinnati (TV Series) |
1991 | Barton Fink · as Detective Mastrionotti |
1991 | Dinosaurs (TV Series) · as Mel Luster (voice) |
1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster · as Dave Barrett |
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 | Something Is Out There (TV Series) |
1988 | Dear John (1988) (TV Series) · as Harry |
1988 | In Dangerous Company · as Kellog |
1987 | Good Morning, Vietnam · as Dan 'the Man' Levitan |
1987 | Hiding Out · as Mr. Lessig |
1987 | Weeds · as Guard |
1987 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam · as Harry Long |
1987 | Beauty and the Beast (TV Series) |
1987 | Hooperman (TV Series) · as Mr. Byrne |
1987 | |
1987 | The Squeeze · as Ruben |
1987 | Almost Partners · as Nicky |
1987 | Tin Men · as Carly |
1987 | Radio Days · as Sy |
1986 | Wanted: Dead or Alive · as Agent |
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 | Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer · as Bartender |
1980 | American Playhouse (TV Series) · as Billy Einhorn |
1980 | Roadie · as First New York Wino |