Richard Portnow
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.
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- Born:
- Jan 26, 1947 In Brooklyn - New York - USA
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 105
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer 1983-10-15
- Latest Project:
- Movie Dog Patrol 2025-09-20
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Dog Patrol | Oscar Golden | 2025-09-20 |
| Movie | Roe v. Wade | Justice William Douglas | 2021-04-02 |
| Movie | Frank and Ava | Walter Winchell | 2020-12-07 |
| Movie | Stakeout | Pat Reed | 2019-04-03 |
| Movie | Andover | Shamus Trout | 2018-05-04 |
| Movie | Higher Power | Charles Margrey | 2018-05-11 |
| Movie | Holly Day | Benny | 2018-12-22 |
| Movie | Café Society | Walt | 2016-05-11 |
| Movie | Trumbo | Louis B. Mayer | 2015-10-27 |
| Movie | Nanny Cam | Detective Jones | 2014-12-28 |
| Movie | This Last Lonely Place | Jason Pure | 2014-04-26 |
| Movie | Underdogs | John Handon II | 2013-08-16 |
| Movie | In the Dark | Detective Archer | 2013-01-12 |
| Movie | Oldboy | Bernie Sharkey | 2013-11-14 |
| Movie | 2 Jacks | Lorenzo | 2012-08-23 |
| Movie | Imaginary Friend | Dan | 2012-06-02 |
| Movie | Hitchcock | Barney Balaban | 2012-11-22 |
| Movie | Witness Protection | Niko | 2011-04-14 |
| Movie | The Christmas Pageant | Leo Brenner | 2011-12-11 |
| Movie | Killer by Nature | Walter | 2010-01-01 |
| Series | Outlaw | Sen. Sidney Vidalin | 2010-09-14 |
| Movie | The Wish List | Lenny | 2010-07-19 |
| Movie | Under New Management | Carmello Conforte | 2009-01-01 |
| Movie | The Minis | Jack | 2009-04-06 |
| Movie | Life Is Hot in Cracktown | Guy from 4 K | 2009-06-26 |
| Movie | Law Abiding Citizen | Bill Reynolds | 2009-10-15 |
| Movie | Tinker Bell | Minister of Autumn (voice) | 2008-09-11 |
| Movie | The Spirit | Donenfeld | 2008-12-25 |
| Movie | Good Time Max | Head Administrator | 2008-10-28 |
| Movie | The Indian | Elliot | 2007-01-01 |
| Movie | Chasing Robert | Ed Thorton | 2007-07-17 |
| Movie | Perfect Stranger | Narron | 2007-04-11 |
| Movie | Find Me Guilty | Max Novardis | 2006-03-16 |
| Movie | National Lampoon's TV: The Movie | Sergeant | 2006-08-06 |
| Movie | Trump Unauthorized | Mayor Ed Koch | 2005-05-24 |
| Movie | Under the City | Minks | 2005-01-01 |
| Movie | Meet the Mobsters | Jerry Kaminski | 2005-08-10 |
| Movie | Tony n' Tina's Wedding | Vinnie Black | 2004-05-03 |
| Movie | Poolhall Junkies | Toupee Jay | 2002-06-30 |
| Movie | Laughter on the 23rd Floor | Harry Prince | 2001-05-26 |
| Movie | Zigs | Arnold Zigman | 2001-06-01 |
| Movie | Double Bang | Lieutenant Shatkin | 2001-08-17 |
| Movie | Fallen Arches | Nicky Kaplan | 2000-01-15 |
| Movie | Happy Accidents | Trip | 2000-01-25 |
| Movie | The Unscarred | Tommy Matolla | 2000-06-01 |
| Movie | The Ghost of Spoon River | Agent Cicarelli | 2000-05-01 |
| Movie | Ballad of the Nightingale | Arnie D'Angelo | 1999-05-07 |
| Movie | Road Kill | Charboneau | 1999-03-14 |
| Movie | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai | Handsome Frank | 1999-10-06 |
| Movie | The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All | Vincent Lo Russo | 1999-08-14 |
| Series | Ryan Caulfield: Year One | 1999-10-15 | |
| Movie | My Giant | Producer | 1998-04-10 |
| Movie | Shadow of Doubt | Marvin Helm | 1998-04-09 |
| Movie | Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas | Wine Colored Tuxedo | 1998-05-22 |
| Movie | Milo | Lieutenant Parker | 1998-10-06 |
| Movie | Desert Thunder | Adm. Le Clair | 1998-06-01 |
| Movie | Postal Worker | Dr. Nicolas Brink | 1998-10-21 |
| Movie | Private Parts | Ben Stern | 1997-03-07 |
| Movie | Mad City | Brackett's Agent | 1997-11-07 |
| Movie | Bella Mafia | Anthony Moreno | 1997-11-16 |
| Movie | Lured Innocence | Jack Shelby | 1997-12-28 |
| Movie | Guy | Al | 1997-12-17 |
| Movie | Bogus | M. Clay Thrasher | 1996-09-06 |
| Series | EZ Streets | Det. Frank Collero | 1996-10-27 |
| Movie | Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning | Monaghan | 1995-03-19 |
| Movie | Man of the House | Joey Renda | 1995-03-03 |
| Movie | Se7en | Dr. Beardsley | 1995-09-22 |
| Series | Rebel Highway | Det. Dryden | 1994-07-07 |
| Movie | Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice | 1994-05-13 | |
| Movie | Trial by Jury | Leo Greco | 1994-09-09 |
| Movie | Dragstrip Girl | Det. Dryden | 1994-09-02 |
| Movie | Across the Moon | Roy | 1994-10-01 |
| Movie | Lipstick Camera | Detective Vorkopich | 1994-10-01 |
| Movie | S.F.W. | Gerald Parsley | 1994-09-15 |
| Movie | Heart and Souls | Max Marco | 1993-08-13 |
| Movie | Based on an Untrue Story | Disturbing Caller | 1993-09-20 |
| Movie | Night Eyes 3 | Kaplan | 1993-09-01 |
| Movie | Sister Act | Willy | 1992-05-28 |
| Movie | Beethoven | Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited) | 1992-04-03 |
| Movie | There Goes the Neighborhood | Marty Rollins | 1992-10-30 |
| Movie | Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster | Dave Barrett | 1991-02-11 |
| Movie | Barton Fink | Detective Mastrionotti | 1991-08-01 |
| Movie | Father of the Bride | Al - the Tux Salesman | 1991-12-20 |
| Movie | For the Boys | Milt, Recording Studio | 1991-11-22 |
| Movie | Chattahoochee | Dr. Debner | 1990-04-20 |
| Movie | Tune in Tomorrow... | Uncle Luke | 1990-10-26 |
| Movie | Kindergarten Cop | Captain Salazar | 1990-12-21 |
| Movie | Havana | Mike MacClaney | 1990-12-11 |
| Movie | A Deadly Silence | D.A. Ed Jablonski | 1989-04-16 |
| Movie | Original Sin | Vincent | 1989-02-20 |
| Movie | Say Anything... | Agent Stewart | 1989-04-14 |
| Movie | Meet the Hollowheads | Mr. Crabneck | 1989-11-15 |
| Movie | Peter Gunn | Spiros | 1989-04-23 |
| Movie | In Dangerous Company | Kellog | 1988-09-01 |
| Movie | Twins | Chop Shop Owner | 1988-12-09 |
| Movie | Radio Days | Sy | 1987-01-30 |
| Movie | Wanted: Dead or Alive | Agent | 1987-01-16 |
| Movie | Tin Men | Carly | 1987-03-06 |
| Movie | The Squeeze | Ruben | 1987-07-10 |
| Movie | The House of Blue Leaves | Billy Einhorn | 1987-05-25 |
| Movie | Good Morning, Vietnam | Dan 'The Man' Levitan | 1987-12-23 |
| Movie | Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam | Harry Long | 1987-10-04 |
| Movie | Courage | Frankie Ce De Baca | 1986-09-24 |
| Movie | Desperately Seeking Susan | Party Guest | 1985-03-29 |
| Movie | Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer | Bartender | 1983-10-15 |