Richard Portnow
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1947-01-26 (78 years old)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn - New York - USA
Richard Portnow
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.
Acting
(2025)
Dog Patrol
as Oscar Golden
(2021)
Roe v. Wade
as Justice William Douglas
(2020)
(2020)
Frank and Ava
as Walter Winchell
(2019)
Stakeout
as Pat Reed
(2018)
Higher Power
as Charles Margrey
(2018)
Andover
as Shamus Trout
(2018)
Holly Day
as Benny
(2016)
Café Society
as Walt
(2015)
Trumbo
as Louis B. Mayer
(2015)
Parallel
as Stewart
(2014)
Nanny Cam
as Detective Jones
(2014)
This Last Lonely Place
as Jason Pure
(2013)
Oldboy
as Bernie Sharkey
(2013)
Underdogs
as John Handon II
(2013)
In the Dark
as Detective Archer
(2012)
Hitchcock
as Barney Balaban
(2012)
Imaginary Friend
as Dan
(2012)
2 Jacks
as Lorenzo
(2012)
A Night of Nightmares
as Cliff Tanner
(2011)
The Christmas Pageant
as Leo Brenner
(2010)
The Wish List
as Lenny
(2010)
Killer by Nature
as Walter
(2009)
Law Abiding Citizen
as Bill Reynolds
(2009)
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
as Guy from 4 K
(2009)
The Minis
as Jack
(2009)
Under New Management
as Carmello Conforte
(2008)
Tinker Bell
as Minister of Autumn (voice)
(2008)
The Spirit
as Donenfeld
(2008)
Good Time Max
as Head Administrator
(2007)
Perfect Stranger
as Narron
(2007)
Chasing Robert
as Ed Thorton
(2007)
The Indian
as Elliot
(2006)
Find Me Guilty
as Max Novardis
(2006)
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
as Sergeant
(2005)
Trump Unauthorized
as Mayor Ed Koch
(2005)
Meet the Mobsters
as Jerry Kaminski
(2005)
Under the City
as Minks
(2004)
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
as Vinnie Black
(2002)
Poolhall Junkies
as Toupee Jay
(2001)
Double Bang
as Lieutenant Shatkin
(2001)
Zigs
as Arnold Zigman
(2001)
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
as Harry Prince
(2000)
The Unscarred
as Tommy Matolla
(2000)
Happy Accidents
as Trip
(2000)
Fallen Arches
as Nicky Kaplan
(2000)
The Ghost of Spoon River
as Agent Cicarelli
(1999)
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
as Handsome Frank
(1999)
Witness Protection
as Niko
(1999)
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
as Vincent Lo Russo
(1999)
Road Kill
as Charboneau
(1999)
Ballad of the Nightingale
as Arnie D'Angelo
(1998)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
as Wine Colored Tuxedo
(1998)
My Giant
as Producer
(1998)
Milo
as Lieutenant Parker
(1998)
Shadow of Doubt
as Marvin Helm
(1998)
Postal Worker
as Dr. Nicolas Brink
(1998)
Desert Thunder
as Adm. Le Clair
(1997)
Private Parts
as Ben Stern
(1997)
Mad City
as Brackett's Agent
(1997)
Bella Mafia
as Anthony Moreno
(1997)
Guy
as Al
(1997)
Lured Innocence
as Jack Shelby
(1996)
Bogus
as M. Clay Thrasher
(1995)
Se7en
as Dr. Beardsley
(1995)
Man of the House
as Joey Renda
(1995)
Donor Unknown
as Hal Cooney
(1995)
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
as Monaghan
(1994)
S.F.W.
as Gerald Parsley
(1994)
Trial by Jury
as Leo Greco
(1994)
Dragstrip Girl
as Det. Dryden
(1994)
Across the Moon
as Roy
(1994)
(1994)
Lipstick Camera
as Detective Vorkopich
(1993)
Heart and Souls
as Max Marco
(1993)
Based on an Untrue Story
as Disturbing Caller
(1993)
Night Eyes 3
as Kaplan
(1992)
Sister Act
as Willy
(1992)
Beethoven
as Man with Gun in Briefcase (uncredited)
(1992)
There Goes the Neighborhood
as Marty Rollins
(1991)
Barton Fink
as Detective Mastrionotti
(1991)
Father of the Bride
as Al - the Tux Salesman
(1991)
For the Boys
as Milt, Recording Studio
(1991)
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
as Dave Barrett
(1990)
Kindergarten Cop
as Captain Salazar
(1990)
Havana
as Mike MacClaney
(1990)
Chattahoochee
as Dr. Debner
(1990)
Tune in Tomorrow...
as Uncle Luke
(1989)
Say Anything...
as Agent Stewart
(1989)
Original Sin
as Vincent
(1989)
Meet the Hollowheads
as Mr. Crabneck
(1989)
A Deadly Silence
as D.A. Ed Jablonski
(1989)
Peter Gunn
as Spiros
(1988)
Twins
as Chop Shop Owner
(1988)
In Dangerous Company
as Kellog
(1987)
Good Morning, Vietnam
as Dan 'The Man' Levitan
(1987)
Radio Days
as Sy
(1987)
Tin Men
as Carly
(1987)
Wanted: Dead or Alive
as Agent
(1987)
The Squeeze
as Ruben
(1987)
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
as Harry Long
(1987)
The House of Blue Leaves
as Billy Einhorn
(1986)
Courage
as Frankie Ce De Baca
(1985)
Desperately Seeking Susan
as Party Guest
(1983)
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
as Bartender