Richard Portnow

Richard Portnow

🎂 26th January 1947 (78 yrs) 📍 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

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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.

Richard Portnow

🎬 Movies Featuring Richard Portnow

Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws

Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws (2025)

as Oscar Golden
Roe v. Wade

Roe v. Wade (2021)

as Justice William Douglas
Frank and Ava

Frank and Ava (2020)

as Walter Winchell
Stakeout

Stakeout (2019)

as Pat Reed
Holly Day

Holly Day (2018)

as Benny
Higher Power

Higher Power (2018)

as Charles Margrey
Andover

Andover (2018)

as Shamus Trout
The Gliksmans

The Gliksmans (2017)

as Tim Neuman
Café Society

Café Society (2016)

as Walt
Trumbo

Trumbo (2015)

as Louis B. Mayer
No Image

Parallel (2015)

as Stewart
Nanny Cam

Nanny Cam (2014)

as Detective Jones
This Last Lonely Place

This Last Lonely Place (2014)

as Jason Pure
Oldboy

Oldboy (2013)

as Bernie Sharkey
Underdogs

Underdogs (2013)

as John Handon II
In the Dark

In the Dark (2013)

as Detective Archer
Hitchcock

Hitchcock (2012)

as Barney Balaban
No Image

A Night of Nightmares (2012)

as Cliff Tanner
2 Jacks

2 Jacks (2012)

as Lorenzo
Imaginary Friend

Imaginary Friend (2012)

as Dan
The Christmas Pageant

The Christmas Pageant (2011)

as Leo Brenner
Witness Protection

Witness Protection (2011)

as Niko
The Wish List

The Wish List (2010)

as Lenny
Killer by Nature

Killer by Nature (2010)

as Walter
Law Abiding Citizen

Law Abiding Citizen (2009)

as Bill Reynolds
Life Is Hot in Cracktown

Life Is Hot in Cracktown (2009)

as Guy from 4 K
The Minis

The Minis (2009)

as Jack
Under New Management

Under New Management (2009)

as Carmello Conforte
The Spirit

The Spirit (2008)

as Donenfeld
Good Time Max

Good Time Max (2008)

as Head Administrator
Tinker Bell

Tinker Bell (2008)

as Minister of Autumn (voice)
Chasing Robert

Chasing Robert (2007)

as Ed Thorton
Perfect Stranger

Perfect Stranger (2007)

as Narron
The Indian

The Indian (2007)

as Elliot
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie

National Lampoon's TV: The Movie (2006)

as Sergeant
Find Me Guilty

Find Me Guilty (2006)

as Max Novardis
Meet the Mobsters

Meet the Mobsters (2005)

as Jerry Kaminski
Trump Unauthorized

Trump Unauthorized (2005)

as Mayor Ed Koch
Under the City

Under the City (2005)

as Minks
Tony n' Tina's Wedding

Tony n' Tina's Wedding (2004)

as Vinnie Black
Poolhall Junkies

Poolhall Junkies (2002)

as Toupee Jay
Double Bang

Double Bang (2001)

as Lieutenant Shatkin
Zigs

Zigs (2001)

as Arnold Zigman
Laughter on the 23rd Floor

Laughter on the 23rd Floor (2001)

as Harry Prince
The Unscarred

The Unscarred (2000)

as Tommy Matolla
The Ghost of Spoon River

The Ghost of Spoon River (2000)

as Agent Cicarelli
Happy Accidents

Happy Accidents (2000)

as Trip
Fallen Arches

Fallen Arches (2000)

as Nicky Kaplan
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)

as Handsome Frank
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All

The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All (1999)

as Vincent Lo Russo
Ballad of the Nightingale

Ballad of the Nightingale (1999)

as Arnie D'Angelo
Road Kill

Road Kill (1999)

as Charboneau
Postal Worker

Postal Worker (1998)

as Dr. Nicolas Brink
Milo

Milo (1998)

as Lieutenant Parker
Desert Thunder

Desert Thunder (1998)

as Adm. Le Clair
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

as Wine Colored Tuxedo
My Giant

My Giant (1998)

as Producer
Shadow of Doubt

Shadow of Doubt (1998)

as Marvin Helm
Lured Innocence

Lured Innocence (1997)

as Jack Shelby
Guy

Guy (1997)

as Al
Bella Mafia

Bella Mafia (1997)

as Anthony Moreno
Mad City

Mad City (1997)

as Brackett's Agent
Private Parts

Private Parts (1997)

as Ben Stern
Bogus

Bogus (1996)

as M. Clay Thrasher
No Image

Donor Unknown (1995)

as Hal Cooney
Se7en

Se7en (1995)

as Dr. Beardsley
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning (1995)

as Monaghan
Man of the House

Man of the House (1995)

as Joey Renda
S.F.W.

S.F.W. (1995)

as Gerald Parsley
Lipstick Camera

Lipstick Camera (1994)

as Detective Vorkopich
Across the Moon

Across the Moon (1994)

as Roy
Trial by Jury

Trial by Jury (1994)

as Leo Greco
Dragstrip Girl

Dragstrip Girl (1994)

as Det. Dryden
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice

Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice (1994)

The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!

The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not! (1993)

as Robert L. Ripley
Based on an Untrue Story

Based on an Untrue Story (1993)

as Disturbing Caller
Night Eyes 3

Night Eyes 3 (1993)

as Kaplan
Heart and Souls

Heart and Souls (1993)

as Max Marco
There Goes the Neighborhood

There Goes the Neighborhood (1992)

as Marty Rollins
Sister Act

Sister Act (1992)

as Willy
Beethoven

Beethoven (1992)

as Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride (1991)

as Al - the Tux Salesman
For the Boys

For the Boys (1991)

as Milt, Recording Studio
Barton Fink

Barton Fink (1991)

as Detective Mastrionotti
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster (1991)

as Dave Barrett
Kindergarten Cop

Kindergarten Cop (1990)

as Captain Salazar
Havana

Havana (1990)

as Mike MacClaney
Tune in Tomorrow...

Tune in Tomorrow... (1990)

as Uncle Luke
Chattahoochee

Chattahoochee (1990)

as Dr. Debner
Meet the Hollowheads

Meet the Hollowheads (1989)

as Mr. Crabneck
Peter Gunn

Peter Gunn (1989)

as Spiros
A Deadly Silence

A Deadly Silence (1989)

as D.A. Ed Jablonski
Say Anything...

Say Anything... (1989)

as Agent Stewart
Original Sin

Original Sin (1989)

as Vincent
Twins

Twins (1988)

as Chop Shop Owner
In Dangerous Company

In Dangerous Company (1988)

as Kellog
Good Morning, Vietnam

Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

as Dan 'The Man' Levitan
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam

Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam (1987)

as Harry Long
The Squeeze

The Squeeze (1987)

as Ruben
The House of Blue Leaves

The House of Blue Leaves (1987)

as Billy Einhorn
Almost Partners

Almost Partners (1987)

as Nicky
Tin Men

Tin Men (1987)

as Carly
Radio Days

Radio Days (1987)

as Sy
Wanted: Dead or Alive

Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987)

as Agent
Courage

Courage (1986)

as Frankie Ce De Baca
Desperately Seeking Susan

Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)

as Party Guest
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer

Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer (1983)

as Bartender
Sinatra! Eternity

Sinatra! Eternity (N/A)

as Walter Winchell