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.
Known For
Acting
(2025)
Dog Patrol
as Oscar Golden
(2021)
Roe v. Wade
as Justice William Douglas
(2020)
Frank and Ava
as Walter Winchell
(2019)
Stakeout
as Pat Reed
(2018)
Higher Power
as Charles Margrey
(2018)
Holly Day
as Benny
(2018)
Andover
as Shamus Trout
(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)
Under New Management
as Carmello Conforte
(2009)
The Minis
as Jack
(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)
The Ghost of Spoon River
as Agent Cicarelli
(2000)
Fallen Arches
as Nicky Kaplan
(1999)
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
as Handsome Frank
(1999)
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
as Vincent Lo Russo
(1999)
Witness Protection
as Niko
(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)
Shadow of Doubt
as Marvin Helm
(1998)
Milo
as Lieutenant Parker
(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)
Lured Innocence
as Jack Shelby
(1997)
Guy
as Al
(1996)
Bogus
as M. Clay Thrasher
(1995)
Se7en
as Dr. Beardsley
(1995)
Man of the House
as Joey Renda
(1995)
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
as Monaghan
(1995)
Donor Unknown
as Hal Cooney
(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)
Night Eyes 3
as Kaplan
(1993)
Based on an Untrue Story
as Disturbing Caller
(1992)
Sister Act
as Willy
(1992)
Beethoven
as Man with Gun in Briefcase (uncredited)
(1992)
There Goes the Neighborhood
as Marty Rollins
(1991)
Father of the Bride
as Al - the Tux Salesman
(1991)
Barton Fink
as Detective Mastrionotti
(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)
Meet the Hollowheads
as Mr. Crabneck
(1989)
Peter Gunn
as Spiros
(1989)
Original Sin
as Vincent
(1989)
A Deadly Silence
as D.A. Ed Jablonski
(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)
Wanted: Dead or Alive
as Agent
(1987)
Tin Men
as Carly
(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