
Richard Portnow
Acting • Born 1947-01-26
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.
Filmography
163 credits
Barton Fink
Movie • 1991
Detective Mastrionotti

Kindergarten Cop
Movie • 1990
Captain Salazar

Good Morning, Vietnam
Movie • 1987
Dan 'The Man' Levitan

Se7en
Movie • 1995
Dr. Beardsley

Sister Act
Movie • 1992
Willy

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Movie • 1999
Handsome Frank

Law Abiding Citizen
Movie • 2009
Bill Reynolds

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
Movie • 1995
Monaghan

Havana
Movie • 1990
Mike MacClaney

Perfect Stranger
Movie • 2007
Narron

The Indian
Movie • 2007
Elliot

Twins
Movie • 1988
Chop Shop Owner

Find Me Guilty
Movie • 2006
Max Novardis

National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
Movie • 2006
Sergeant

Tinker Bell
Movie • 2008
Minister of Autumn (voice)

Man of the House
Movie • 1995
Joey Renda

S.F.W.
Movie • 1995
Gerald Parsley

Killer by Nature
Movie • 2010
Walter

Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
Movie • 2025
Oscar Golden

Poolhall Junkies
Movie • 2002
Toupee Jay

Good Time Max
Movie • 2008
Head Administrator

There Goes the Neighborhood
Movie • 1992
Marty Rollins

Under New Management
Movie • 2009
Carmello Conforte

The Minis
Movie • 2009
Jack

My Giant
Movie • 1998
Producer

Meet the Hollowheads
Movie • 1989
Mr. Crabneck

Zigs
Movie • 2001
Arnold Zigman

Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Movie • 2001
Harry Prince

Oldboy
Movie • 2013
Bernie Sharkey

The Ghost of Spoon River
Movie • 2000
Agent Cicarelli

Chasing Robert
Movie • 2007
Ed Thorton

Courage
Movie • 1986
Frankie Ce De Baca

Under the City
Movie • 2005
Minks

2 Jacks
Movie • 2012
Lorenzo

Dragstrip Girl
Movie • 1994
Det. Dryden

The Wish List
Movie • 2010
Lenny

In the Dark
Movie • 2013
Detective Archer

Underdogs
Movie • 2013
John Handon II

Tony n' Tina's Wedding
Movie • 2004
Vinnie Black

A Night of Nightmares
Movie • 2012
Cliff Tanner

Wanted: Dead or Alive
Movie • 1987
Agent

Happy Accidents
Movie • 2000
Trip

Say Anything...
Movie • 1989
Agent Stewart

Nanny Cam
Movie • 2014
Detective Jones

Higher Power
Movie • 2018
Charles Margrey

The Unscarred
Movie • 2000
Tommy Matolla

Frank and Ava
Movie • 2020
Walter Winchell

Milo
Movie • 1998
Lieutenant Parker

Fallen Arches
Movie • 2000
Nicky Kaplan

Meet the Mobsters
Movie • 2005
Jerry Kaminski

Trumbo
Movie • 2015
Louis B. Mayer

This Last Lonely Place
Movie • 2014
Jason Pure

Trump Unauthorized
Movie • 2005
Mayor Ed Koch

Parallel
Movie • 2015
Stewart

Andover
Movie • 2018
Shamus Trout

Trial by Jury
Movie • 1994
Leo Greco

Ballad of the Nightingale
Movie • 1999
Arnie D'Angelo

Café Society
Movie • 2016
Walt

Father of the Bride
Movie • 1991
Al - the Tux Salesman

Private Parts
Movie • 1997
Ben Stern

Night Eyes 3
Movie • 1993
Kaplan

A Deadly Silence
Movie • 1989
D.A. Ed Jablonski

Postal Worker
Movie • 1998
Dr. Nicolas Brink

Lipstick Camera
Movie • 1994
Detective Vorkopich

Shadow of Doubt
Movie • 1998
Marvin Helm

Across the Moon
Movie • 1994
Roy

Hitchcock
Movie • 2012
Barney Balaban

Beethoven
Movie • 1992
Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)

Chattahoochee
Movie • 1990
Dr. Debner

Based on an Untrue Story
Movie • 1993
Disturbing Caller

The Christmas Pageant
Movie • 2011
Leo Brenner

Donor Unknown
Movie • 1995
Hal Cooney

Desperately Seeking Susan
Movie • 1985
Party Guest

The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
Movie • 1999
Vincent Lo Russo

The Squeeze
Movie • 1987
Ruben

Heart and Souls
Movie • 1993
Max Marco

Road Kill
Movie • 1999
Charboneau

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

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Movie • 1998
Wine Colored Tuxedo

Imaginary Friend
Movie • 2012
Dan

Witness Protection
Movie • 1999
Niko

Original Sin
Movie • 1989
Vincent

Radio Days
Movie • 1987
Sy

The Spirit
Movie • 2008
Donenfeld

Mad City
Movie • 1997
Brackett's Agent

Peter Gunn
Movie • 1989
Spiros

The House of Blue Leaves
Movie • 1987
Billy Einhorn

In Dangerous Company
Movie • 1988
Kellog

Tin Men
Movie • 1987
Carly

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

Double Bang
Movie • 2001
Lieutenant Shatkin

Bogus
Movie • 1996
M. Clay Thrasher

Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Movie • 2009
Guy from 4 K

Roe v. Wade
Movie • 2021
Justice William Douglas

Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
Movie • 1994

Bella Mafia
Movie • 1997
Anthony Moreno

Guy
Movie • 1997
Al

Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
Movie • 1983
Bartender

Lured Innocence
Movie • 1997
Jack Shelby

Tune in Tomorrow...
Movie • 1990
Uncle Luke

Stakeout
Movie • 2019
Pat Reed

Desert Thunder
Movie • 1998
Adm. Le Clair

For the Boys
Movie • 1991
Milt, Recording Studio

Holly Day
Movie • 2018
Benny

The Gliksmans
Movie • 2017
Tim Neuman

Almost Partners
Movie • 1987
Nicky

The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!
Movie • 1993
Robert L. Ripley

Sinatra! Eternity
Movie
Walter Winchell

Hiding Out
Movie • 1987
Mr. Lessig

Murder, She Wrote
TV • 1984
Walter Pell

Dirt
TV • 2007
Teddy Jick

Judging Amy
TV • 1999
AAG Charles Novotny

Boy Meets World
TV • 1993
Stan

The Nanny
TV • 1993
Phillipe

Spin City
TV • 1996
Mr. Paterno

Cold Case
TV • 2003
Oscar Anderson (2008)

Las Vegas
TV • 2003
Lester Colette

Beauty and the Beast
TV • 1987

Nip/Tuck
TV • 2003
Manny Caldarelo

Dinosaurs
TV • 1991
Mel Luster (voice)

Walker, Texas Ranger
TV • 1993
Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney

The Commish
TV • 1991

The Equalizer
TV • 1985
Police Lieutenant

JAG
TV • 1995
Sibby Lonegro

Wiseguy
TV • 1987

Boston Legal
TV • 2004
Judge Peter Harding

The New WKRP in Cincinnati
TV • 1991

EZ Streets
TV • 1996
Frank Collero

Dave's World
TV • 1993
Leon

Something Is Out There
TV • 1988

Ryan Caulfield: Year One
TV • 1999

The Oldest Rookie
TV • 1987

How to Make It in America
TV • 2010

Outlaw
TV • 2010
Sen. Sidney Vidalin

Castle
TV • 2009
Milt Boyle

Parks and Recreation
TV • 2009
Mitch Savner

Mad About You
TV • 1992
Arthur

Seinfeld
TV • 1989
Ray

The Sopranos
TV • 1999
Attorney Melvoin

The Mentalist
TV • 2008
Phil

Tales from the Darkside
TV • 1984
Curtis

Suits
TV • 2011
Pete Kreeling

The Sopranos
TV • 1999
Harold 'Mel' Melvoin

The Shield
TV • 2002
Jim Wright

Timeless
TV • 2016
Mayor William Hale Thompson

Grimm
TV • 2011
Daniel Troyer

Home Free
TV • 1993
Vic

Hannah Montana
TV • 2006
Marty Kline

Dear John
TV • 1988
Harry

Fallen Angels
TV • 1993
Jack Malkov

Grey's Anatomy
TV • 2005
Saul Schmitt

Elementary
TV • 2012
Eddie Eichorn

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TV • 1993
Barry Barker

Dream On
TV • 1990
Roy

The Equalizer
TV • 1985
Detective

Murder, She Wrote
TV • 1984
Lt. Walt Murphy

The Good Wife
TV • 2009
Judge Ben Margovski

Franklin & Bash
TV • 2011
Richard Kohl

Talking Sopranos
TV • 2020
Self

Shameless
TV • 2011
Johnny Boxcars

Hawaii Five-0
TV • 2010
Creed's Attorney

Nip/Tuck
TV • 2003
Manny Caldarello

Matlock
TV • 2024
Judge Colton P. Davidson