Richard Portnow
Acting
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.
TV Shows(51)
Matlock
Judge Colton P. Davidson
2024
Talking Sopranos
Self
2020
Timeless
Mayor William Hale Thompson
2016
Elementary
Eddie Eichorn
2012
Grimm
Daniel Troyer
2011
Suits
Pete Kreeling
2011
Franklin & Bash
Richard Kohl
2011
Shameless
Johnny Boxcars
2011
Hawaii Five-0
Creed's Attorney
2010
Outlaw
Sen. Sidney Vidalin
2010
How to Make It in America
2010
The Good Wife
Judge Ben Margovski
2009
Parks and Recreation
Mitch Savner
2009
Castle
Milt Boyle
2009
The Mentalist
Phil
2008
Dirt
Teddy Jick
2007
Hannah Montana
Marty Kline
2006
Grey's Anatomy
Saul Schmitt
2005
Boston Legal
Judge Peter Harding
2004
Cold Case
Oscar Anderson (2008)
2003
Las Vegas
Lester Colette
2003
Nip/Tuck
Manny Caldarelo
2003
The Shield
Jim Wright
2002
Ryan Caulfield: Year One
1999
Judging Amy
AAG Charles Novotny
1999
The Sopranos
Attorney Melvoin
1999
EZ Streets
Frank Collero
1996
Spin City
Mr. Paterno
1996
JAG
Sibby Lonegro
1995
The Nanny
Phillipe
1993
Boy Meets World
Stan
1993
Dave's World
Leon
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Barry Barker
1993
Fallen Angels
Jack Malkov
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
1993
Home Free
Vic
1993
Mad About You
Arthur
1992
The Commish
1991
The New WKRP in Cincinnati
1991
Dinosaurs
Mel Luster (voice)
1991
Dream On
Roy
1990
Seinfeld
Ray
1989
Something Is Out There
1988
Dear John
Harry
1988
Beauty and the Beast
Naj
1987
Wiseguy
1987
The Oldest Rookie
1987
The Equalizer
Police Lieutenant
1985
Murder, She Wrote
Walter Pell
1984
Tales from the Darkside
Curtis
1984
Untitled Snowfall Spinoff
Movies(109)
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
Oscar Golden
2025
Sinatra! Eternity
Walter Winchell
2025
Roe v. Wade
Justice William Douglas
2021
Frank and Ava
Walter Winchell
2020
Stakeout
Pat Reed
2019
Holly Day
Benny
2018
Higher Power
Charles Margrey
2018
Andover
Shamus Trout
2018
The Gliksmans
Tim Neuman
2017
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
A Night of Nightmares
Cliff Tanner
2012
2 Jacks
Lorenzo
2012
Imaginary Friend
Dan
2012
The Christmas Pageant
Leo Brenner
2011
The Wish List
Lenny
2010
Killer by Nature
Walter
2010
Law Abiding Citizen
Bill Reynolds
2009
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Guy from 4 K
2009
The Minis
Jack
2009
Under New Management
Carmello Conforte
2009
The Spirit
Donenfeld
2008
Good Time Max
Head Administrator
2008
Tinker Bell
Minister of Autumn (voice)
2008
Chasing Robert
Ed Thorton
2007
Perfect Stranger
Narron
2007
The Indian
Elliot
2007
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
Sergeant
2006
Find Me Guilty
Max Novardis
2006
Meet the Mobsters
Jerry Kaminski
2005
Trump Unauthorized
Mayor Ed Koch
2005
Under the City
Minks
2005
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
Vinnie Black
2004
Poolhall Junkies
Toupee Jay
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
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Handsome Frank
1999
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
Vincent Lo Russo
1999
Ballad of the Nightingale
Arnie D'Angelo
1999
Road Kill
Charboneau
1999
Lured Innocence
Jack Shelby
1998
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
Guy
Al
1997
Bella Mafia
Anthony Moreno
1997
Mad City
Brackett's Agent
1997
Private Parts
Ben Stern
1997
Bogus
M. Clay Thrasher
1996
Donor Unknown
Hal Cooney
1995
Se7en
Dr. Beardsley
1995
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
Monaghan
1995
Man of the House
Joey Renda
1995
S.F.W.
Gerald Parsley
1995
Lipstick Camera
Detective Vorkopich
1994
Across the Moon
Roy
1994
Trial by Jury
Leo Greco
1994
Dragstrip Girl
Det. Dryden
1994
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
1994
The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!
Robert L. Ripley
1993
Based on an Untrue Story
Disturbing Caller
1993
Night Eyes 3
Kaplan
1993
Heart and Souls
Max Marco
1993
There Goes the Neighborhood
Marty Rollins
1992
Sister Act
Willy
1992
Beethoven
Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
1992
Father of the Bride
Al - the Tux Salesman
1991
For the Boys
Milt, Recording Studio
1991
Barton Fink
Detective Mastrionotti
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
Chattahoochee
Dr. Debner
1990
Meet the Hollowheads
Mr. Crabneck
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
In Dangerous Company
Kellog
1988
Good Morning, Vietnam
Dan 'The Man' Levitan
1987
Hiding Out
Mr. Lessig
1987
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
Harry Long
1987
The Squeeze
Ruben
1987
The House of Blue Leaves
Billy Einhorn
1987
Almost Partners
Nicky
1987
Tin Men
Carly
1987
Radio Days
Sy
1987
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Agent
1987
Courage
Frankie Ce De Baca
1986
Desperately Seeking Susan
Party Guest
1985
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
Bartender
1983