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:
- 107
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer 1983-10-15
- Latest Project:
- Movie Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws 2025-11-13
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws | Oscar Golden | 2025-11-13 |
| 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 | 2018-03-30 |
| 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 | In the Dark | Detective Archer | 2013-01-12 |
| Movie | Underdogs | John Handon II | 2013-08-16 |
| Movie | Oldboy | Bernie Sharkey | 2013-11-14 |
| Movie | Imaginary Friend | Dan | 2012-06-02 |
| Movie | 2 Jacks | Lorenzo | 2012-08-23 |
| Movie | Hitchcock | Barney Balaban | 2012-11-22 |
| Movie | The Christmas Pageant | Leo Brenner | 2011-12-11 |
| Movie | Killer by Nature | Walter | 2010-01-01 |
| Movie | The Wish List | Lenny | 2010-07-19 |
| Series | Outlaw | Sen. Sidney Vidalin | 2010-09-14 |
| 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 | Good Time Max | Head Administrator | 2008-10-28 |
| Movie | The Spirit | Donenfeld | 2008-12-25 |
| 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 | Zigs | Arnold Zigman | 2001-06-01 |
| Movie | Laughter on the 23rd Floor | Harry Prince | 2001-05-26 |
| 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 Ghost of Spoon River | Agent Cicarelli | 2000-05-01 |
| Movie | The Unscarred | Tommy Matolla | 2000-06-01 |
| Movie | Ballad of the Nightingale | Arnie D'Angelo | 1999-05-07 |
| Movie | Road Kill | Charboneau | 1999-03-14 |
| Movie | The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All | Vincent Lo Russo | 1999-08-14 |
| Series | Ryan Caulfield: Year One | 1999-10-15 | |
| Movie | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai | Handsome Frank | 1999-10-06 |
| Movie | Witness Protection | Niko | 1999-12-11 |
| 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 | Desert Thunder | Adm. Le Clair | 1998-06-01 |
| Movie | Milo | Lieutenant Parker | 1998-10-06 |
| 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 | Guy | Al | 1997-12-17 |
| Movie | Bella Mafia | Anthony Moreno | 1997-11-16 |
| Movie | Lured Innocence | Jack Shelby | 1997-12-28 |
| Movie | Bogus | M. Clay Thrasher | 1996-09-06 |
| Series | EZ Streets | Frank Collero | 1996-10-27 |
| Movie | Se7en | Dr. Beardsley | 1995-09-22 |
| Movie | Man of the House | Joey Renda | 1995-03-03 |
| Movie | S.F.W. | Gerald Parsley | 1995-01-20 |
| Movie | Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning | Monaghan | 1995-03-19 |
| Series | Rebel Highway | Det. Dryden | 1994-07-07 |
| Movie | Dragstrip Girl | Det. Dryden | 1994-09-02 |
| Movie | Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice | 1994-05-13 | |
| Movie | Across the Moon | Roy | 1994-10-01 |
| Movie | Trial by Jury | Leo Greco | 1994-09-09 |
| Movie | Lipstick Camera | Detective Vorkopich | 1994-10-01 |
| Movie | Night Eyes 3 | Kaplan | 1993-09-01 |
| Movie | Heart and Souls | Max Marco | 1993-08-13 |
| Movie | Based on an Untrue Story | Disturbing Caller | 1993-09-20 |
| Movie | Beethoven | Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited) | 1992-04-03 |
| Movie | Sister Act | Willy | 1992-05-28 |
| 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 | Tune in Tomorrow... | Uncle Luke | 1990-10-26 |
| Movie | Chattahoochee | Dr. Debner | 1990-04-20 |
| Movie | Havana | Mike MacClaney | 1990-12-11 |
| Movie | Kindergarten Cop | Captain Salazar | 1990-12-21 |
| Movie | Say Anything... | Agent Stewart | 1989-04-14 |
| Movie | Original Sin | Vincent | 1989-02-20 |
| Movie | Peter Gunn | Spiros | 1989-04-23 |
| Movie | Meet the Hollowheads | Mr. Crabneck | 1989-11-15 |
| Movie | A Deadly Silence | D.A. Ed Jablonski | 1989-04-16 |
| Movie | In Dangerous Company | Kellog | 1988-09-01 |
| Movie | Twins | Chop Shop Owner | 1988-12-09 |
| Movie | Tin Men | Carly | 1987-03-06 |
| Movie | Radio Days | Sy | 1987-01-30 |
| Movie | Wanted: Dead or Alive | Agent | 1987-01-16 |
| Movie | The House of Blue Leaves | Billy Einhorn | 1987-05-25 |
| Movie | Almost Partners | Nicky | 1987-05-16 |
| Movie | The Squeeze | Ruben | 1987-07-10 |
| Movie | Hiding Out | Mr. Lessig | 1987-11-06 |
| 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 |