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Richard Portnow
Born · January 26, 1947 (78 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Brooklyn - New York - USA
Bio
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.
Dog Patrol
Oscar Golden
0.0
2025
Roe v. Wade
Justice William Douglas
5.7
2021
Frank and Ava
5.4
2020
Frank and Ava
Walter Winchell
5.4
2020
Talking Sopranos
Self · (1 episode)
0.0
2020
Stakeout
Pat Reed
5.8
2019
Holly Day
Benny
6.5
2018
Higher Power
Charles Margrey
5.1
2018
Andover
Shamus Trout
5.2
2018
Timeless
Mayor William Hale Thompson · (1 episode)
7.2
2016
Café Society
Walt
6.5
2016
Trumbo
Louis B. Mayer
7.2
2015
Parallel
Stewart
6.0
2015
Nanny Cam
Detective Jones
5.7
2014
This Last Lonely Place
Jason Pure
6.5
2014
Oldboy
Bernie Sharkey
5.9
2013
Underdogs
John Handon II
5.9
2013
In the Dark
Detective Archer
5.0
2013
Hitchcock
Barney Balaban
6.6
2012
Elementary
Eddie Eichorn · (1 episode)
7.6
2012
A Night of Nightmares
Cliff Tanner
0.0
2012
2 Jacks
Lorenzo
5.6
2012
Imaginary Friend
Dan
5.1
2012
The Christmas Pageant
Leo Brenner
5.9
2011
Grimm
Daniel Troyer · (1 episode)
8.3
2011
Suits
Pete Kreeling · (1 episode)
8.2
2011
Franklin & Bash
Richard Kohl · (1 episode)
7.3
2011
Shameless
Johnny Boxcars · (1 episode)
8.2
2011
Hawaii Five-0
Creed's Attorney · (1 episode)
7.8
2010
Outlaw
Sen. Sidney Vidalin · (8 episodes)
3.8
2010
The Wish List
Lenny
6.6
2010
How to Make It in America
(1 episode)
7.3
2010
Killer by Nature
Walter
3.7
2010
Law Abiding Citizen
Bill Reynolds
7.4
2009
The Good Wife
Judge Ben Margovski · (1 episode)
7.6
2009
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Guy from 4 K
6.0
2009
Parks and Recreation
Mitch Savner · (2 episodes)
8.0
2009
The Minis
Jack
2.3
2009
Castle
Milt Boyle · (1 episode)
8.0
2009
Under New Management
Carmello Conforte
4.7
2009
The Spirit
Donenfeld
4.8
2008
Good Time Max
Head Administrator
5.3
2008
The Mentalist
Phil · (1 episode)
8.4
2008
Tinker Bell
Minister of Autumn (voice)
6.9
2008
Chasing Robert
Ed Thorton
2.0
2007
Perfect Stranger
Narron
5.8
2007
Dirt
(1 episode)
6.8
2007
The Indian
Elliot
6.2
2007
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
Sergeant
4.3
2006
Hannah Montana
Marty Kline · (1 episode)
7.2
2006
Find Me Guilty
Max Novardis
6.6
2006
Meet the Mobsters
Jerry Kaminski
6.9
2005
Trump Unauthorized
Mayor Ed Koch
3.5
2005
Grey's Anatomy
Saul Schmitt · (1 episode)
8.2
2005
Under the City
Minks
0.0
2005
Boston Legal
Judge Peter Harding · (4 episodes)
7.9
2004
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
Vinnie Black
6.0
2004
Cold Case
Oscar Anderson (2008) · (1 episode)
7.8
2003
Las Vegas
(1 episode)
7.0
2003
Nip/Tuck
(1 episode)
7.2
2003
Poolhall Junkies
Toupee Jay
6.5
2002
The Shield
Jim Wright · (1 episode)
8.1
2002
Double Bang
Lieutenant Shatkin
4.6
2001
Zigs
Arnold Zigman
3.5
2001
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Harry Prince
5.8
2001
The Unscarred
Tommy Matolla
5.0
2000
The Ghost of Spoon River
Agent Cicarelli
4.0
2000
Happy Accidents
Trip
6.8
2000
Fallen Arches
Nicky Kaplan
0.0
2000
Witness Protection
Niko
6.4
1999
Ryan Caulfield: Year One
(8 episodes)
4.0
1999
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Handsome Frank
7.3
1999
Judging Amy
AAG Charles Novotny · (1 episode)
7.5
1999
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
Vincent Lo Russo
5.1
1999
Ballad of the Nightingale
Arnie D'Angelo
1.0
1999
Road Kill
Charboneau
10.0
1999
The Sopranos
Attorney Melvoin · (10 episodes)
8.7
1999
The Sopranos
Harold 'Mel' Melvoin · (3 episodes)
8.7
1999
Postal Worker
Dr. Nicolas Brink
3.7
1998
Milo
Lieutenant Parker
4.3
1998
Desert Thunder
Adm. Le Clair
4.1
1998
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Wine Colored Tuxedo
7.2
1998
My Giant
Producer
5.2
1998
Shadow of Doubt
Marvin Helm
4.6
1998
Lured Innocence
Jack Shelby
4.6
1997
Guy
Al
3.5
1997
Bella Mafia
Anthony Moreno
6.8
1997
Mad City
Brackett's Agent
6.2
1997
Private Parts
Ben Stern
6.5
1997
EZ Streets
Det. Frank Collero · (13 episodes)
6.4
1996
Spin City
Mr. Paterno · (1 episode)
7.0
1996
Bogus
M. Clay Thrasher
5.8
1996
Donor Unknown
Hal Cooney
8.0
1995
JAG
Sibby Lonegro · (1 episode)
7.3
1995
Se7en
Dr. Beardsley
8.4
1995
Across the Moon
Roy
3.9
1995
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
Monaghan
5.0
1995
Man of the House
Joey Renda
5.3
1995
Lipstick Camera
Detective Vorkopich
2.5
1994
S.F.W.
Gerald Parsley
6.0
1994
Trial by Jury
Leo Greco
5.4
1994
Dragstrip Girl
Det. Dryden
2.5
1994
Rebel Highway
Det. Dryden · (10 episodes)
10.0
1994
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
0.0
1994
The Nanny
Phillipe · (1 episode)
8.1
1993
Boy Meets World
(1 episode)
8.2
1993
Based on an Untrue Story
Disturbing Caller
4.2
1993
Dave's World
Leon · (1 episode)
6.4
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(1 episode)
7.0
1993
Night Eyes 3
Kaplan
4.5
1993
Heart and Souls
Max Marco
6.9
1993
Fallen Angels
Jack Malkov · (1 episode)
5.5
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney · (1 episode)
7.0
1993
Home Free
Vic · (1 episode)
6.0
1993
There Goes the Neighborhood
Marty Rollins
5.4
1992
Mad About You
Arthur · (2 episodes)
6.7
1992
Sister Act
Willy
6.8
1992
Beethoven
Man with Gun in Briefcase (uncredited)
5.8
1992
Father of the Bride
Al - the Tux Salesman
6.5
1991
For the Boys
Milt, Recording Studio
6.2
1991
The Commish
(1 episode)
7.1
1991
The New WKRP in Cincinnati
(1 episode)
7.0
1991
Barton Fink
Det. Mastrionotti
7.5
1991
Dinosaurs
Mel Luster (voice) · (3 episodes)
7.8
1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
Dave Barrett
6.5
1991
Kindergarten Cop
Captain Salazar
6.1
1990
Havana
Mike MacClaney
5.8
1990
Tune in Tomorrow...
Uncle Luke
5.3
1990
Dream On
Roy · (1 episode)
6.9
1990
Chattahoochee
Dr. Debner
5.7
1990
Meet the Hollowheads
Mr. Crabneck
6.0
1989
Seinfeld
Ray · (1 episode)
8.3
1989
Peter Gunn
Spiros
4.6
1989
A Deadly Silence
D.A. Ed Jablonski
6.2
1989
Say Anything...
Agent Stewart
7.0
1989
Original Sin
Vincent
3.5
1989
Twins
Chop Shop Owner
6.0
1988
Something Is Out There
(1 episode)
7.6
1988
Dear John
Harry · (1 episode)
5.7
1988
In Dangerous Company
Kellog
4.5
1988
Good Morning, Vietnam
Dan 'The Man' Levitan
7.3
1987
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
Harry Long
6.8
1987
Beauty and the Beast
(1 episode)
7.5
1987
Wiseguy
(1 episode)
6.5
1987
The Oldest Rookie
(1 episode)
5.5
1987
The Squeeze
Ruben
5.0
1987
The House of Blue Leaves
Billy Einhorn
0.0
1987
Tin Men
Carly
6.3
1987
Radio Days
Sy
7.0
1987
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Agent
5.9
1987
Courage
Frankie Ce De Baca
6.5
1986
The Equalizer
Police Lieutenant · (2 episodes)
7.1
1985
The Equalizer
Detective · (1 episode)
7.1
1985
Desperately Seeking Susan
Party Guest
6.1
1985
Murder, She Wrote
Walter Pell · (1 episode)
7.5
1984
Tales from the Darkside
Curtis · (1 episode)
7.2
1984
Murder, She Wrote
Lt. Walt Murphy · (1 episode)
7.5
1984
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
Bartender
0.0
1983