Richard Portnow
Acting1947Brooklyn, 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.
Known For
Acting History
Future
Sinatra! Eternity
as Walter Winchell
2025
Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws
as Oscar Golden
Matlock
TVas Judge Colton P. Davidson• 1 eps
2021
Roe v. Wade
as Justice William Douglas
Talking Sopranos
TVas Self• 1 eps
Shameless
TVas Johnny Boxcars• 1 eps
2020
Frank and Ava
as Walter Winchell
Grey's Anatomy
TVas Saul Schmitt• 1 eps
2019
Stakeout
as Pat Reed
2018
2017
The Gliksmans
as Tim Neuman
Timeless
TVas Mayor William Hale Thompson• 1 eps
2016
Café Society
as Walt
Elementary
TVas Eddie Eichorn• 1 eps
2015
Trumbo
as Louis B. Mayer
Parallel
as Stewart
Grimm
TVas Daniel Troyer• 1 eps
The Good Wife
TVas Judge Ben Margovski• 1 eps
2014
Sitter Cam
as Detective Jones
This Last Lonely Place
as Jason Pure
Parks and Recreation
TVas Mitch Savner• 2 eps
Suits
TVas Pete Kreeling• 1 eps
Castle
TVas Milt Boyle• 1 eps
2013
2012
2 Jacks
as Lorenzo
Imaginary Friend
as Dan
A Night of Nightmares
as Cliff Tanner
Hitchcock
as Barney Balaban
Hawaii Five-0
TVas Creed's Attorney• 1 eps
Franklin & Bash
TVas Richard Kohl• 1 eps
2011
The Christmas Pageant
as Leo Brenner
The Mentalist
TVas Phil• 1 eps
2010
2009
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
as Guy from 4 K
Under New Management
as Carmello Conforte
Law Abiding Citizen
as Bill Reynolds
The Minis
as Jack
Nip/Tuck
TVas Manny Caldarello / Manny Caldarelo• 1 eps
2008
Good Time Max
as Head Administrator
Tinker Bell
as Minister of Autumn (voice)
The Spirit
as Donenfeld
Cold Case
TVas Oscar Anderson (2008)• 1 eps
2007
2006
Find Me Guilty
as Max Novardis
National Lampoon's TV: The Movie
as Sergeant
Hannah Montana
TVas Marty Kline• 1 eps
2005
Under the City
as Minks
Meet the Mobsters
as Jerry Kaminski
Trump Unauthorized
as Mayor Ed Koch
Las Vegas
TVas Lester Colette• 1 eps
2004
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
as Vinnie Black
Boston Legal
TVas Judge Peter Harding• 4 eps
The Sopranos
TVas Attorney Melvoin / Harold 'Mel' Melvoin• 3 eps
2002
Poolhall Junkies
as Toupee Jay
The Shield
TVas Jim Wright• 1 eps
2001
2000
Happy Accidents
as Trip
Fallen Arches
as Nicky Kaplan
The Unscarred
as Tommy Matolla
The Ghost of Spoon River
as Agent Cicarelli
Judging Amy
TVas AAG Charles Novotny• 1 eps
1999
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
as Vincent Lo Russo
Witness Protection
as Niko
Road Kill
as Charboneau
Ballad of the Nightingale
as Arnie D'Angelo
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
as Handsome Frank
Boy Meets World
TVas Stan• 1 eps
1998
Desert Thunder
as Adm. Le Clair
Milo
as Lieutenant Parker
My Giant
as Producer
Shadow of Doubt
as Marvin Helm
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
as Wine Colored Tuxedo
Postal Worker
as Dr. Nicolas Brink
Spin City
TVas Mr. Paterno• 1 eps
1997
Private Parts
as Ben Stern
Lured Innocence
as Jack Shelby
Bella Mafia
as Anthony Moreno
Mad City
as Brackett's Agent
Guy
as Al
JAG
TVas Sibby Lonegro• 1 eps
Walker, Texas Ranger
TVas Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney• 1 eps
1996
Bogus
as M. Clay Thrasher
Dream On
TVas Roy• 1 eps
Mad About You
TVas Arthur• 2 eps
EZ Streets
TVas Frank Collero
Dave's World
TVas Leon• 1 eps
1995
Se7en
as Dr. Beardsley
Donor Unknown
as Hal Cooney
Man of the House
as Joey Renda
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
as Monaghan
S.F.W.
as Gerald Parsley
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TVas Barry Barker• 1 eps
Fallen Angels
TVas Jack Malkov• 1 eps
1994
Dragstrip Girl
as Det. Dryden
Trial by Jury
as Leo Greco
Across the Moon
as Roy
Lipstick Camera
as Detective Vorkopich
The Nanny
TVas Phillipe• 1 eps
1993
Heart and Souls
as Max Marco
Night Eyes 3
as Kaplan
Based on an Untrue Story
as Disturbing Caller
The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not!
as Robert L. Ripley
Seinfeld
TVas Ray• 1 eps
Home Free
TVas Vic
1992
Sister Act
as Willy
Beethoven
as Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
There Goes the Neighborhood
as Marty Rollins
1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
as Dave Barrett
Barton Fink
as Detective Mastrionotti
Father of the Bride
as Al - the Tux Salesman
For the Boys
as Milt, Recording Studio
Murder, She Wrote
TVas Walter Pell / Lt. Walt Murphy• 1 eps
Dinosaurs
TVas Mel Luster (voice)• 3 eps
1990
Tune in Tomorrow...
as Uncle Luke
Havana
as Mike MacClaney
Chattahoochee
as Dr. Debner
Kindergarten Cop
as Captain Salazar
1989
Say Anything...
as Agent Stewart
Peter Gunn
as Spiros
Original Sin
as Vincent
Meet the Hollowheads
as Mr. Crabneck
A Deadly Silence
as D.A. Ed Jablonski
1988
1987
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
as Harry Long
Almost Partners
as Nicky
Hiding Out
as Mr. Lessig
Tin Men
as Carly
Good Morning, Vietnam
as Dan 'The Man' Levitan
The Squeeze
as Ruben
The House of Blue Leaves
as Billy Einhorn
Wanted: Dead or Alive
as Agent
Radio Days
as Sy
Tales from the Darkside
TVas Curtis• 1 eps
1986
Courage
as Frankie Ce De Baca
The Equalizer
TVas Detective• 1 eps
1985
Desperately Seeking Susan
as Party Guest
1983
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
as Bartender