Richard Portnow
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1947-01-26 (78 years old)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, 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)
Frank and Ava
as Walter Winchell
(2019)
Stakeout
as Pat Reed
(2018)
Andover
as Shamus Trout
(2018)
Higher Power
as Charles Margrey
(2018)
Holly Day
as Benny
(2017)
The Gliksmans
as Tim Neuman
(2016)
Café Society
as Walt
(2015)
Trumbo
as Louis B. Mayer
(2015)
Parallel
as Stewart
(2014)
This Last Lonely Place
as Jason Pure
(2014)
Nanny Cam
as Detective Jones
(2013)
Oldboy
as Bernie Sharkey
(2013)
In the Dark
as Detective Archer
(2013)
Underdogs
as John Handon II
(2012)
Hitchcock
as Barney Balaban
(2012)
A Night of Nightmares
as Cliff Tanner
(2012)
2 Jacks
as Lorenzo
(2012)
Imaginary Friend
as Dan
(2011)
Witness Protection
as Niko
(2011)
The Christmas Pageant
as Leo Brenner
(2010)
Killer by Nature
as Walter
(2010)
The Wish List
as Lenny
(2009)
Law Abiding Citizen
as Bill Reynolds
(2009)
Under New Management
as Carmello Conforte
(2009)
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
as Guy from 4 K
(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)
Meet the Mobsters
as Jerry Kaminski
(2005)
Under the City
as Minks
(2005)
Trump Unauthorized
as Mayor Ed Koch
(2004)
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
as Vinnie Black
(2002)
Poolhall Junkies
as Toupee Jay
(2001)
Zigs
as Arnold Zigman
(2001)
Double Bang
as Lieutenant Shatkin
(2001)
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
as Harry Prince
(2000)
The Ghost of Spoon River
as Agent Cicarelli
(2000)
Fallen Arches
as Nicky Kaplan
(2000)
Happy Accidents
as Trip
(2000)
The Unscarred
as Tommy Matolla
(1999)
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
as Handsome Frank
(1999)
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
as Vincent Lo Russo
(1999)
Ballad of the Nightingale
as Arnie D'Angelo
(1999)
Road Kill
as Charboneau
(1998)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
as Wine Colored Tuxedo
(1998)
Milo
as Lieutenant Parker
(1998)
Shadow of Doubt
as Marvin Helm
(1998)
Desert Thunder
as Adm. Le Clair
(1998)
My Giant
as Producer
(1998)
Postal Worker
as Dr. Nicolas Brink
(1997)
Mad City
as Brackett's Agent
(1997)
Lured Innocence
as Jack Shelby
(1997)
Guy
as Al
(1997)
Bella Mafia
as Anthony Moreno
(1997)
Private Parts
as Ben Stern
(1996)
Bogus
as M. Clay Thrasher
(1995)
Se7en
as Dr. Beardsley
(1995)
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
as Monaghan
(1995)
S.F.W.
as Gerald Parsley
(1995)
Man of the House
as Joey Renda
(1995)
Donor Unknown
as Hal Cooney
(1994)
Across the Moon
as Roy
(1994)
(1994)
Trial by Jury
as Leo Greco
(1994)
Dragstrip Girl
as Det. Dryden
(1994)
Lipstick Camera
as Detective Vorkopich
(1993)
Based on an Untrue Story
as Disturbing Caller
(1993)
Night Eyes 3
as Kaplan
(1993)
Heart and Souls
as Max Marco
(1992)
Sister Act
as Willy
(1992)
Beethoven
as Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
(1992)
There Goes the Neighborhood
as Marty Rollins
(1991)
Barton Fink
as Detective Mastrionotti
(1991)
For the Boys
as Milt, Recording Studio
(1991)
Father of the Bride
as Al - the Tux Salesman
(1991)
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
as Dave Barrett
(1990)
Havana
as Mike MacClaney
(1990)
Tune in Tomorrow...
as Uncle Luke
(1990)
Chattahoochee
as Dr. Debner
(1990)
Kindergarten Cop
as Captain Salazar
(1989)
Say Anything...
as Agent Stewart
(1989)
A Deadly Silence
as D.A. Ed Jablonski
(1989)
Peter Gunn
as Spiros
(1989)
Original Sin
as Vincent
(1989)
Meet the Hollowheads
as Mr. Crabneck
(1988)
Twins
as Chop Shop Owner
(1988)
In Dangerous Company
as Kellog
(1987)
Radio Days
as Sy
(1987)
Good Morning, Vietnam
as Dan 'The Man' Levitan
(1987)
Wanted: Dead or Alive
as Agent
(1987)
Tin Men
as Carly
(1987)
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
as Harry Long
(1987)
The Squeeze
as Ruben
(1987)
The House of Blue Leaves
as Billy Einhorn
(1987)
Almost Partners
as Nicky
(1986)
Courage
as Frankie Ce De Baca
(1985)
Desperately Seeking Susan
as Party Guest
(1983)
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
as Bartender