
Richard Portnow
Born
January 26, 1947 (78 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Brooklyn - New York - USA
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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.

Dog Patrol
Oscar Golden
2025

Roe v. Wade
Justice William Douglas
2021

Frank and Ava
Walter Winchell
2020

Talking Sopranos
Self · (1 episode)
2020

Stakeout
Pat Reed
2019

Holly Day
Benny
2018

Higher Power
Charles Margrey
2018

Andover
Shamus Trout
2018

Timeless
Mayor William Hale Thompson · (1 episode)
2016

Café Society
Walt
2016

Trumbo
Louis B. Mayer
2015
Parallel
Stewart
2015

Nanny Cam
Detective Jones
2014

This Last Lonely Place
Jason Pure
2014

Oldboy
Bernie Sharkey
2013

Underdogs
John Handon II
2013

In the Dark
Detective Archer
2013

Hitchcock
Barney Balaban
2012

Elementary
Eddie Eichorn · (1 episode)
2012
A Night of Nightmares
Cliff Tanner
2012

2 Jacks
Lorenzo
2012

Imaginary Friend
Dan
2012

The Christmas Pageant
Leo Brenner
2011

Grimm
Daniel Troyer · (1 episode)
2011

Suits
Pete Kreeling · (1 episode)
2011

Franklin & Bash
Richard Kohl · (1 episode)
2011

Shameless
Johnny Boxcars · (1 episode)
2011

Hawaii Five-0
Creed's Attorney · (1 episode)
2010

Outlaw
Sen. Sidney Vidalin · (8 episodes)
2010

The Wish List
Lenny
2010

How to Make It in America
(1 episode)
2010

Killer by Nature
Walter
2010

Law Abiding Citizen
Bill Reynolds
2009

The Good Wife
Judge Ben Margovski · (1 episode)
2009

Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Guy from 4 K
2009

Parks and Recreation
Mitch Savner · (2 episodes)
2009

The Minis
Jack
2009

Castle
Milt Boyle · (1 episode)
2009

Under New Management
Carmello Conforte
2009

The Spirit
Donenfeld
2008

Good Time Max
Head Administrator
2008

The Mentalist
Phil · (1 episode)
2008

Tinker Bell
Minister of Autumn (voice)
2008

Chasing Robert
Ed Thorton
2007

Perfect Stranger
Narron
2007

Dirt
(1 episode)
2007

The Indian
Elliot
2007

National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
Sergeant
2006

Hannah Montana
Marty Kline · (1 episode)
2006

Find Me Guilty
Max Novardis
2006

Meet the Mobsters
Jerry Kaminski
2005

Trump Unauthorized
Mayor Ed Koch
2005

Grey's Anatomy
Saul Schmitt · (1 episode)
2005

Under the City
Minks
2005

Boston Legal
Judge Peter Harding · (4 episodes)
2004

Tony n' Tina's Wedding
Vinnie Black
2004

Cold Case
Oscar Anderson (2008) · (1 episode)
2003

Las Vegas
(1 episode)
2003

Nip/Tuck
(1 episode)
2003

Poolhall Junkies
Toupee Jay
2002

The Shield
Jim Wright · (1 episode)
2002

Double Bang
Lieutenant Shatkin
2001

Zigs
Arnold Zigman
2001

Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Harry Prince
2001

The Unscarred
Tommy Matolla
2000

The Ghost of Spoon River
Agent Cicarelli
2000

Happy Accidents
Trip
2000

Fallen Arches
Nicky Kaplan
2000

Witness Protection
Niko
1999

Ryan Caulfield: Year One
(8 episodes)
1999

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Handsome Frank
1999

Judging Amy
AAG Charles Novotny · (1 episode)
1999

The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
Vincent Lo Russo
1999

Ballad of the Nightingale
Arnie D'Angelo
1999

Road Kill
Charboneau
1999

The Sopranos
Attorney Melvoin · (10 episodes)
1999

The Sopranos
Harold 'Mel' Melvoin · (3 episodes)
1999

Postal Worker
Dr. Nicolas Brink
1998

Milo
Lieutenant Parker
1998

Desert Thunder
Adm. Le Clair
1998

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Wine Colored Tuxedo
1998

My Giant
Producer
1998

Shadow of Doubt
Marvin Helm
1998

Lured Innocence
Jack Shelby
1997

Guy
Al
1997

Bella Mafia
Anthony Moreno
1997

Mad City
Brackett's Agent
1997

Private Parts
Ben Stern
1997

EZ Streets
Det. Frank Collero · (13 episodes)
1996

Spin City
Mr. Paterno · (1 episode)
1996

Bogus
M. Clay Thrasher
1996
Donor Unknown
Hal Cooney
1995

JAG
Sibby Lonegro · (1 episode)
1995

Se7en
Dr. Beardsley
1995

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
Monaghan
1995

Man of the House
Joey Renda
1995

Lipstick Camera
Detective Vorkopich
1994

Across the Moon
Roy
1994

S.F.W.
Gerald Parsley
1994

Trial by Jury
Leo Greco
1994

Dragstrip Girl
Det. Dryden
1994

Rebel Highway
Det. Dryden · (10 episodes)
1994

Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
1994

The Nanny
Phillipe · (1 episode)
1993

Boy Meets World
Stan · (1 episode)
1993

Based on an Untrue Story
Disturbing Caller
1993

Dave's World
Leon · (1 episode)
1993

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(1 episode)
1993

Night Eyes 3
Kaplan
1993

Heart and Souls
Max Marco
1993

Fallen Angels
Jack Malkov · (1 episode)
1993

Walker, Texas Ranger
Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney · (1 episode)
1993

Home Free
Vic · (1 episode)
1993

There Goes the Neighborhood
Marty Rollins
1992

Mad About You
Arthur · (2 episodes)
1992

Sister Act
Willy
1992

Beethoven
Man with Gun in Briefcase (uncredited)
1992

Father of the Bride
Al - the Tux Salesman
1991

For the Boys
Milt, Recording Studio
1991

The Commish
(1 episode)
1991

The New WKRP in Cincinnati
(1 episode)
1991

Barton Fink
Detective Mastrionotti
1991

Dinosaurs
Mel Luster (voice) · (3 episodes)
1991

Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
Dave Barrett
1991

Kindergarten Cop
Captain Salazar
1990

Havana
Mike MacClaney
1990

Tune in Tomorrow...
Uncle Luke
1990

Dream On
Roy · (1 episode)
1990

Chattahoochee
Dr. Debner
1990

Meet the Hollowheads
Mr. Crabneck
1989

Seinfeld
Ray · (1 episode)
1989

Peter Gunn
Spiros
1989

A Deadly Silence
D.A. Ed Jablonski
1989

Say Anything...
Agent Stewart
1989

Original Sin
Vincent
1989

Twins
Chop Shop Owner
1988

Something Is Out There
(1 episode)
1988

Dear John
Harry · (1 episode)
1988

In Dangerous Company
Kellog
1988

Good Morning, Vietnam
Dan 'The Man' Levitan
1987

Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
Harry Long
1987

Beauty and the Beast
(1 episode)
1987

Wiseguy
(1 episode)
1987

The Oldest Rookie
(1 episode)
1987

The Squeeze
Ruben
1987

The House of Blue Leaves
Billy Einhorn
1987

Tin Men
Carly
1987

Radio Days
Sy
1987

Wanted: Dead or Alive
Agent
1987

Courage
Frankie Ce De Baca
1986

The Equalizer
Police Lieutenant · (2 episodes)
1985

The Equalizer
Detective · (1 episode)
1985

Desperately Seeking Susan
Party Guest
1985

Murder, She Wrote
Walter Pell · (1 episode)
1984

Tales from the Darkside
Curtis · (1 episode)
1984

Murder, She Wrote
Lt. Walt Murphy · (1 episode)
1984

Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
Bartender
1983