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Known For
Acting
Birthday
January 26, 1947
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Richard Portnow
0.7 Popularity
Biography
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.
Known For
5.0
Oscar Golden
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
2025
7.1
Judge Colton P. Davidson
Matlock
2024
5.5
Justice William Douglas
Roe v. Wade
2021
4.9
Walter Winchell
Frank and Ava
2020
0.0
Self
Talking Sopranos
2020
5.2
Pat Reed
Stakeout
2019
6.3
Benny
Holly Day
2018
5.1
Charles Margrey
Higher Power
2018
5.1
Shamus Trout
Andover
2018
0.0
Tim Neuman
The Gliksmans
2017
Credits
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
as Oscar Golden
2025
5.0
Matlock
as Judge Colton P. Davidson
2024
7.1
Roe v. Wade
as Justice William Douglas
2021
5.5
Frank and Ava
as Walter Winchell
2020
4.9
Talking Sopranos
as Self
2020
0.0
Stakeout
as Pat Reed
2019
5.2
Holly Day
as Benny
2018
6.3
Higher Power
as Charles Margrey
2018
5.1
Andover
as Shamus Trout
2018
5.1
The Gliksmans
as Tim Neuman
2017
0.0
Timeless
as Mayor William Hale Thompson
2016
7.2
Café Society
as Walt
2016
6.4
Trumbo
as Louis B. Mayer
2015
7.2
🎬
Parallel
as Stewart
2015
4.3
Nanny Cam
as Detective Jones
2014
5.6
This Last Lonely Place
as Jason Pure
2014
6.5
Oldboy
as Bernie Sharkey
2013
5.9
Underdogs
as John Handon II
2013
5.7
In the Dark
as Detective Archer
2013
5.0
Hitchcock
as Barney Balaban
2012
6.6
Elementary
as Eddie Eichorn
2012
7.6
🎬
A Night of Nightmares
as Cliff Tanner
2012
0.0
2 Jacks
as Lorenzo
2012
5.2
Imaginary Friend
as Dan
2012
4.8
The Christmas Pageant
as Leo Brenner
2011
5.9
Grimm
as Daniel Troyer
2011
8.3
Suits
as Pete Kreeling
2011
8.2
Franklin & Bash
as Richard Kohl
2011
7.2
Witness Protection
as Niko
2011
6.2
Shameless
as Johnny Boxcars
2011
8.2
Hawaii Five-0
as Creed's Attorney
2010
7.8
Outlaw
as Sen. Sidney Vidalin
2010
4.0
The Wish List
as Lenny
2010
6.5
How to Make It in America
2010
7.4
Killer by Nature
as Walter
2010
3.3
Law Abiding Citizen
as Bill Reynolds
2009
7.4
The Good Wife
as Judge Ben Margovski
2009
7.6
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
as Guy from 4 K
2009
5.9
Parks and Recreation
as Mitch Savner
2009
8.0
The Minis
as Jack
2009
2.2
Castle
as Milt Boyle
2009
8.0
Under New Management
as Carmello Conforte
2009
4.7
The Spirit
as Donenfeld
2008
4.8
Good Time Max
as Head Administrator
2008
5.3
The Mentalist
as Phil
2008
8.4
Tinker Bell
as Minister of Autumn (voice)
2008
6.9
Chasing Robert
as Ed Thorton
2007
2.0
Perfect Stranger
as Narron
2007
5.8
Dirt
as Teddy Jick
2007
6.7
The Indian
as Elliot
2007
5.7
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
as Sergeant
2006
4.2
Hannah Montana
as Marty Kline
2006
7.1
Find Me Guilty
as Max Novardis
2006
6.6
Meet the Mobsters
as Jerry Kaminski
2005
6.9
Trump Unauthorized
as Mayor Ed Koch
2005
3.2
Grey's Anatomy
as Saul Schmitt
2005
8.2
Under the City
as Minks
2005
0.0
Boston Legal
as Judge Peter Harding
2004
7.9
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
as Vinnie Black
2004
5.1
Cold Case
as Oscar Anderson (2008)
2003
7.8
Las Vegas
as Lester Colette
2003
7.0
Nip/Tuck
as Manny Caldarelo
2003
7.2
Nip/Tuck
as Manny Caldarello
2003
7.2
Poolhall Junkies
as Toupee Jay
2002
6.3
The Shield
as Jim Wright
2002
8.1
Double Bang
as Lieutenant Shatkin
2001
4.6
Zigs
as Arnold Zigman
2001
3.5
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
as Harry Prince
2001
3.8
The Unscarred
as Tommy Matolla
2000
5.3
The Ghost of Spoon River
as Agent Cicarelli
2000
4.0
Happy Accidents
as Trip
2000
6.8
Fallen Arches
as Nicky Kaplan
2000
0.0
Ryan Caulfield: Year One
1999
4.0
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
as Handsome Frank
1999
7.3
Judging Amy
as AAG Charles Novotny
1999
7.5
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
as Vincent Lo Russo
1999
5.1
Ballad of the Nightingale
as Arnie D'Angelo
1999
3.3
Road Kill
as Charboneau
1999
5.5
The Sopranos
as Attorney Melvoin
1999
8.6
The Sopranos
as Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
1999
8.6
Postal Worker
as Dr. Nicolas Brink
1998
3.3
Milo
as Lieutenant Parker
1998
4.3
Desert Thunder
as Adm. Le Clair
1998
4.1
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
as Wine Colored Tuxedo
1998
7.2
My Giant
as Producer
1998
5.3
Shadow of Doubt
as Marvin Helm
1998
4.7
Lured Innocence
as Jack Shelby
1997
4.1
Guy
as Al
1997
2.3
Bella Mafia
as Anthony Moreno
1997
6.6
Mad City
as Brackett's Agent
1997
6.2
Private Parts
as Ben Stern
1997
6.4
EZ Streets
as Frank Collero
1996
5.5
Spin City
as Mr. Paterno
1996
7.0
Bogus
as M. Clay Thrasher
1996
5.8
🎬
Donor Unknown
as Hal Cooney
1995
8.0
JAG
as Sibby Lonegro
1995
7.3
Se7en
as Dr. Beardsley
1995
8.4
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
as Monaghan
1995
4.5
Man of the House
as Joey Renda
1995
5.4
S.F.W.
as Gerald Parsley
1995
6.0
Across the Moon
as Roy
1994
3.5
Lipstick Camera
as Detective Vorkopich
1994
3.3
Trial by Jury
as Leo Greco
1994
5.3
Dragstrip Girl
as Det. Dryden
1994
3.4
Rebel Highway
as Det. Dryden
1994
7.5
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
1994
0.0
The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!
as Robert L. Ripley
1993
0.0
The Nanny
as Phillipe
1993
8.1
Boy Meets World
as Stan
1993
8.3
Dave's World
as Leon
1993
6.4
Based on an Untrue Story
as Disturbing Caller
1993
4.2
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
as Barry Barker
1993
6.9
Night Eyes 3
as Kaplan
1993
4.0
Heart and Souls
as Max Marco
1993
6.9
Fallen Angels
as Jack Malkov
1993
5.9
Walker, Texas Ranger
as Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
1993
6.9
Home Free
as Vic
1993
6.0
There Goes the Neighborhood
as Marty Rollins
1992
5.3
Mad About You
as Arthur
1992
6.7
Sister Act
as Willy
1992
6.8
Beethoven
as Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
1992
5.8
Father of the Bride
as Al - the Tux Salesman
1991
6.5
For the Boys
as Milt, Recording Studio
1991
6.2
The Commish
1991
7.1
The New WKRP in Cincinnati
1991
7.0
Barton Fink
as Detective Mastrionotti
1991
7.5
Dinosaurs
as Mel Luster (voice)
1991
7.8
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
as Dave Barrett
1991
6.5
Kindergarten Cop
as Captain Salazar
1990
6.1
Havana
as Mike MacClaney
1990
5.8
Tune in Tomorrow...
as Uncle Luke
1990
5.2
Dream On
as Roy
1990
6.8
Chattahoochee
as Dr. Debner
1990
5.6
Meet the Hollowheads
as Mr. Crabneck
1989
5.8
Seinfeld
as Ray
1989
8.3
Peter Gunn
as Spiros
1989
4.7
A Deadly Silence
as D.A. Ed Jablonski
1989
6.2
Say Anything...
as Agent Stewart
1989
7.0
Original Sin
as Vincent
1989
3.3
Twins
as Chop Shop Owner
1988
6.0
Something Is Out There
1988
7.6
Dear John
as Harry
1988
5.5
In Dangerous Company
as Kellog
1988
3.5
Good Morning, Vietnam
as Dan 'The Man' Levitan
1987
7.3
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
as Harry Long
1987
6.7
Beauty and the Beast
1987
7.4
Wiseguy
1987
6.5
The Oldest Rookie
1987
5.5
The Squeeze
as Ruben
1987
4.9
The House of Blue Leaves
as Billy Einhorn
1987
0.0
Almost Partners
as Nicky
1987
0.0
Tin Men
as Carly
1987
6.3
Radio Days
as Sy
1987
7.0
Wanted: Dead or Alive
as Agent
1987
5.9
Courage
as Frankie Ce De Baca
1986
5.7
The Equalizer
as Police Lieutenant
1985
7.1
The Equalizer
as Detective
1985
7.1
Desperately Seeking Susan
as Party Guest
1985
6.1
Murder, She Wrote
as Walter Pell
1984
7.5
Murder, She Wrote
as Lt. Walt Murphy
1984
7.5
Tales from the Darkside
as Curtis
1984
7.2
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
as Bartender
1983
0.0