Richard Portnow
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.
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- Born:
- Jan 26, 1947 In Brooklyn - New York - USA
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 94
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Desperately Seeking Susan 1985-03-29
- Latest Project:
- Movie Dog Patrol 2025-09-20
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Dog Patrol | Oscar Golden | 2025-09-20 |
| Movie | Roe v. Wade | Justice William Douglas | 2021-04-02 |
| Movie | Frank and Ava | Walter Winchell | 2020-12-07 |
| Movie | Stakeout | Pat Reed | 2019-04-03 |
| Movie | Higher Power | Charles Margrey | 2018-05-11 |
| Movie | Holly Day | Benny | 2018-12-22 |
| Movie | Café Society | Walt | 2016-05-11 |
| Movie | Trumbo | Louis B. Mayer | 2015-10-27 |
| Movie | Nanny Cam | Detective Jones | 2014-12-28 |
| Movie | This Last Lonely Place | Jason Pure | 2014-04-26 |
| Movie | In the Dark | Detective Archer | 2013-01-12 |
| Movie | Underdogs | John Handon II | 2013-08-16 |
| Movie | Oldboy | Bernie Sharkey | 2013-11-14 |
| Movie | Imaginary Friend | Dan | 2012-06-02 |
| Movie | Hitchcock | Barney Balaban | 2012-11-22 |
| Movie | 2 Jacks | Lorenzo | 2012-08-23 |
| Movie | Witness Protection | Niko | 2011-04-14 |
| Movie | The Christmas Pageant | Leo Brenner | 2011-12-11 |
| Movie | Killer by Nature | Walter | 2010-01-01 |
| Movie | The Wish List | Lenny | 2010-07-19 |
| Series | Outlaw | Sen. Sidney Vidalin | 2010-09-14 |
| Movie | Under New Management | Carmello Conforte | 2009-01-01 |
| Movie | The Minis | Jack | 2009-04-06 |
| Movie | Law Abiding Citizen | Bill Reynolds | 2009-10-15 |
| Movie | Life Is Hot in Cracktown | Guy from 4 K | 2009-06-26 |
| Movie | Good Time Max | Head Administrator | 2008-10-28 |
| Movie | Tinker Bell | Minister of Autumn (voice) | 2008-09-11 |
| Movie | The Spirit | Donenfeld | 2008-12-25 |
| Movie | Perfect Stranger | Narron | 2007-04-11 |
| Movie | Find Me Guilty | Max Novardis | 2006-03-16 |
| Movie | National Lampoon's TV: The Movie | Sergeant | 2006-08-06 |
| Movie | Trump Unauthorized | Mayor Ed Koch | 2005-05-24 |
| Movie | Under the City | Minks | 2005-01-01 |
| Movie | Meet the Mobsters | Jerry Kaminski | 2005-08-10 |
| Movie | Tony n' Tina's Wedding | Vinnie Black | 2004-05-03 |
| Movie | Poolhall Junkies | Toupee Jay | 2002-06-30 |
| Movie | Zigs | Arnold Zigman | 2001-06-01 |
| Movie | Laughter on the 23rd Floor | Harry Prince | 2001-05-26 |
| Movie | Double Bang | Lieutenant Shatkin | 2001-08-17 |
| Movie | Fallen Arches | Nicky Kaplan | 2000-01-15 |
| Movie | Happy Accidents | Trip | 2000-01-25 |
| Movie | The Ghost of Spoon River | Agent Cicarelli | 2000-05-01 |
| Movie | The Unscarred | Tommy Matolla | 2000-06-01 |
| Movie | Ballad of the Nightingale | Arnie D'Angelo | 1999-05-07 |
| Movie | Road Kill | Charboneau | 1999-03-14 |
| Movie | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai | Handsome Frank | 1999-10-06 |
| Movie | The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All | Vincent Lo Russo | 1999-08-14 |
| Movie | My Giant | Producer | 1998-04-10 |
| Movie | Shadow of Doubt | Marvin Helm | 1998-04-09 |
| Movie | Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas | Wine Colored Tuxedo | 1998-05-22 |
| Movie | Desert Thunder | Adm. Le Clair | 1998-06-01 |
| Movie | Postal Worker | Dr. Nicolas Brink | 1998-10-21 |
| Movie | Milo | Lieutenant Parker | 1998-10-06 |
| Movie | Private Parts | Ben Stern | 1997-03-07 |
| Movie | Bella Mafia | Anthony Moreno | 1997-11-16 |
| Movie | Mad City | Brackett's Agent | 1997-11-07 |
| Movie | Lured Innocence | Jack Shelby | 1997-12-28 |
| Movie | Guy | Al | 1997-12-17 |
| Movie | Bogus | M. Clay Thrasher | 1996-09-06 |
| Movie | Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning | Monaghan | 1995-03-19 |
| Movie | Man of the House | Joey Renda | 1995-03-03 |
| Movie | Se7en | Dr. Beardsley | 1995-09-22 |
| Movie | Dragstrip Girl | Det. Dryden | 1994-09-02 |
| Movie | Trial by Jury | Leo Greco | 1994-09-09 |
| Movie | S.F.W. | Gerald Parsley | 1994-09-15 |
| Movie | Lipstick Camera | Detective Vorkopich | 1994-10-01 |
| Movie | Across the Moon | Roy | 1994-10-01 |
| Movie | Night Eyes 3 | Kaplan | 1993-09-01 |
| Movie | Heart and Souls | Max Marco | 1993-08-13 |
| Movie | Based on an Untrue Story | Disturbing Caller | 1993-09-20 |
| Movie | Beethoven | Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited) | 1992-04-03 |
| Movie | Sister Act | Willy | 1992-05-28 |
| Movie | There Goes the Neighborhood | Marty Rollins | 1992-10-30 |
| Movie | For the Boys | Milt, Recording Studio | 1991-11-22 |
| Movie | Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster | Dave Barrett | 1991-02-11 |
| Movie | Father of the Bride | Al - the Tux Salesman | 1991-12-20 |
| Movie | Chattahoochee | Dr. Debner | 1990-04-20 |
| Movie | Tune in Tomorrow... | Uncle Luke | 1990-10-26 |
| Movie | Kindergarten Cop | Captain Salazar | 1990-12-21 |
| Movie | Havana | Mike MacClaney | 1990-12-11 |
| Movie | A Deadly Silence | D.A. Ed Jablonski | 1989-04-16 |
| Movie | Say Anything... | Agent Stewart | 1989-04-14 |
| Movie | Peter Gunn | Spiros | 1989-04-23 |
| Movie | Meet the Hollowheads | Mr. Crabneck | 1989-11-15 |
| Movie | In Dangerous Company | Kellog | 1988-09-01 |
| Movie | Twins | Chop Shop Owner | 1988-12-09 |
| Movie | Radio Days | Sy | 1987-01-30 |
| Movie | Wanted: Dead or Alive | Agent | 1987-01-16 |
| Movie | Tin Men | Carly | 1987-03-06 |
| Movie | The Squeeze | Ruben | 1987-07-10 |
| Movie | Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam | Harry Long | 1987-10-04 |
| Movie | Good Morning, Vietnam | Dan 'The Man' Levitan | 1987-12-23 |
| Movie | Courage | Frankie Ce De Baca | 1986-09-24 |
| Movie | Desperately Seeking Susan | Party Guest | 1985-03-29 |